Team Lead

TT Electronics plc; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

TT Electronics Barnstaple site in North Devon is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the assembly line, ensuring safety, quality and KPI delivery. You will manage direct reports, coordinate line activities, and drive continuous improvement in a high‑reliability environment.

The role requires practical leadership, strong lean practices, and the ability to work hands-on with equipment. This site offers a 4‑day week, onsite parking, and a range of employee benefits to support

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach with strong practical knowledge.
• Ability to lead and develop manufacturing teams.
• Clear, effective communication with team and management.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety and quality in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe, effective use of people and equipment to meet production plans.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support on the line.
• Lead the team to achieve KPIs and budgeted targets with process adherence and improvements.
• Support capacity and labour planning with lean principles.
• Ensure processes are operated by trained people per work instructions.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.
Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.
Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.
Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 140 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.
Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all of our roles are site based.
We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week.
In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits:

• 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

Lead and support the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Assembly area or manufacturing line in terms of direct employees, machinery and resources to achieve budget requirements and operational KPIs in support of the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/ weekly/ monthly production job plan. (Job Plan Attainment)
• Support the operational line/area with direct hands on manufacturing
• Lead the manufacturing team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted requirements set by the business with demonstrable line/area process adherence & improvements
• Supporting the PM to produce capacity and labour plans that promote a lean flow mentality & focus on labour (Utilization) controls
• Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions training & supporting accredited skills
• As part of the operational team participate in the maintenance & Display of operational KPIs & ensure these are always live & up to date
• Champion the continuous improvement with lean activities & principles to gain further success in efficiencies, quality & employee engagement.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to by leading by example (role Modelling) managing formally & informally and monitoring teams’ performance & formally at least twice a year by means of the TT Electronics performance system.
• Ensure product quality, shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems to protect the business and customer. (COPQ)
• Run interactive quality clinics with the team to find root cause & drive solution orientated improvements.
• Interact with internal customers and key stake holders at all levels as required.
• Be able to cover the PM during absence.
• Travel may be required to support business needs
• You may be required from time to time to undertake such other duties as the company may reasonably require.

Core Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• You will be highly customer focused with excellent technical/Practical knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
• A role model of the TT Way behaviours for the manufacturing team and colleagues.
• Display at all times the highest level of professional integrity and honesty.
• Ability to be able to communicate competently and effectively with the team & line management.
• A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team.
• Able to own & present line KPI’s to demonstrate area control.
• Demonstrates an Inclusive management style to encourage team engagement that is results and solution orientated.
• Structured and systematic approach.
• Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry.
• Manufacturing skills, e.g. Soldering, Assembly, Wiring, Winding.
• Proven track record in effective operational team management.
• An understanding of target driven manufacturing
• A clear understanding of how a manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes.
• Manage and control costs in line with budgets & quotations.
• Computer literate.
• IOSH managing safely trained.
• Lean ethos.
• HR training to understand and be competent in managing disciplinary processes.
• Microsoft office literate.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.
We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests.

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing [e-mail]

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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