Assembly Team Leader Burnley Shift Based Role Onsite Skills: -Solid understanding of Assemblies UAP processes and operational requirements. - Proactive, innovative, and willing to challenge constructively. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Effective team player with the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders. - Confident decision‑maker with sound judgement. - Quality‑focused with a continuous improvement mindset. - Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and anticipate consequences. Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Production team as an Assembly Team Leader at our Burnley site. We're looking for a proactive and hands‑on Assembly Team Leader to support daily operations, drive team performance, and keep production running smoothly within our Assemblies UAP. If you thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoy developing people, this role is for you. What you'll do - Coordinate workload and resources across shifts to maintain continuous production flow - Resolve daily issues, escalating when needed - Lead 5S standards and promote strong Health & Safety behaviours - Develop team capability, identify training needs, and support operator onboarding - Drive lean thinking and continuous improvement initiatives - Collaborate with manufacturing support teams to solve problems quickly - Deputise for the Process Manager in key meetings and operational routines What you'll bring - Strong communication and decision‑making skills - A proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on quality and improvement - Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions - A team‑focused approach with the confidence to influence and negotiate - Resilience, accountability, and a drive for high standards Core Competencies - Proactive, innovative, and willing to challenge constructively. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Effective team player with the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders. - Confident decision‑maker with sound judgement. - Quality‑focused with a continuous improvement mindset. - Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and anticipate consequences. Technical Knowledge - Solid understanding of Assemblies UAP processes and operational requirements. Attitude & Behaviours - Concise and clear communicator - Proactive and autonomous - Thorough, resilient, and perseverant - Accountable and dependable - Committed to high standards and continuous improvement Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: - 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (role dependant) - 25 days' holiday bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days) - 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange) - Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month - 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme - Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan - Excellent training, education, and development schemes - Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave - Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company - Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals - Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member. - Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy - Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!