Team Leader of Value Streams

Oxford Instruments EMEAI; Severn Beach; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible benefits package

Career development

Learning and development support

Wellbeing programmes

Zusammenfassung

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Team Leader, Value Streams to lead a high-performing manufacturing team in Severn Beach, Bristol. You will develop technicians, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safe, on-time production and testing in a world-class technology environment.

Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, you will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other functions to deliver excellent customer outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and develop talent

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading technicians or technical teams in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing performance, setting objectives, and driving team engagement.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and inspire others to achieve business goals.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.
• Confident using IT systems and production-related software.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians within your value stream.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity metrics.
• Coach and support team members through feedback, mentoring, and development.
• Champion Lean principles and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to meet customer requirements.
• Support the implementation of new products, business initiatives, and manufacturing projects.
• Represent Manufacturing during customer visits and external audits.
• Contribute to maintaining industry accreditations and compliance standards.
• Support deployment of business strategy and operational objectives across the value stream.

Kenntnisse

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

Engineering Degree

Lean Green Belt

Jobbeschreibung

Team Leader of Value Streams

Date: 9 Nov 2026

Location: Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG

Job Function: Operations

Business Unit: Plasma Technology

Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Advanced Technology.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we are enabling the world's leading innovators to develop the next generation of semiconductor devices, quantum technologies, medical diagnostics, and sustainable energy solutions.

We are looking for an inspiring Team Leader, Value Streams to join our Manufacturing team in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced production or manufacturing leader to take ownership of a high-performing team within a world-class technology environment.

As a key member of our Operations team, you will lead and develop technicians within a designated value stream, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of production and test activities. You'll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development while helping us achieve ambitious business objectives.

Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing colleagues to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and support the continued growth of our business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of skilled technicians within your value stream.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance against key operational metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Coach and support team members through regular feedback, mentoring, and performance development activities.
• Champion Lean manufacturing principles and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure customer requirements are consistently achieved.
• Support the implementation of new products, business initiatives, and manufacturing projects.
• Represent Manufacturing during customer visits and external audits.
• Contribute to maintaining industry accreditations and compliance standards.
• Support the deployment of business strategy and operational objectives across the value stream.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who combines strong people management skills with a passion for operational excellence.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading and developing technicians or technical teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing performance, setting objectives, and driving team engagement.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and inspire others to achieve business goals.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident using IT systems and production-related software.

Desirable Qualifications

• Engineering Degree, Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent practical experience.
• Lean Green Belt qualification or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Experience in a high-technology, high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing environment.

You'll Be Someone Who

• Leads by example and demonstrates integrity in everything you do.
• Puts customer satisfaction at the heart of decision-making.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex challenges.
• Embraces innovation and continuously seeks better ways of working.
• Builds strong relationships across teams and functions.
• Takes ownership and delivers results with urgency and accountability.
• Understands the broader business impact of operational decisions.

Why Join Oxford Instruments?

At Oxford Instruments, you'll be part of a global organisation developing technologies that help solve some of society's biggest challenges.

Our plasma process solutions enable breakthroughs in areas such as:

• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Quantum computing
• Medical devices and diagnostics
• Advanced communications
• Sustainable transportation and electric vehicles

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Half-day finish every Friday
• Private healthcare
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing learning and professional development support
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.