Production/Quality Team Lead – London - £55,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Bens. - Permanent
Primary Purpose:
My client is looking for an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor with a solid background in Production within a highly regulated Engineering environment to lead a team of Quality Inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reporting. This role includes people management, covering training, performance, and well-being assessments to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and excellent package
* Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
* Opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical global infrastructure.
* Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.
**Core Hours: 42 Hours per week – 07.00 start – 42 hours per week, option to split across 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri)**
Responsibilities:
* Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team – Oversee inspectors, ensure adequate resources, and maintain high performance standards.
* Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology – Apply 100% inspection for high-risk items and sample inspections for low-risk items.
* Oversee Non-Conformance Reporting – Identify and report non-conforming products using JIRA ITS, ensuring timely resolution.
* Drive a Strong Quality Culture – Set inspection standards, promote adherence to specifications, and ensure a zero-tolerance approach to defects.
* Manage People and Performance – Handle training, development, absence management, and employee relations while fostering a supportive work environment.
* Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Lead quality-related improvement projects and ensure process enhancements.
* Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality to maintain inspection integrity and efficiency.
Requirements
* Quality Culture: Background of working in a highly regulated production environment with a strong culture of maintaining high standards of Quality
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, coupled with excellent communication, empathy, and flexibility to handle diverse teams and workplace challenges.
* Problem-Solving: Ability to drive process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
* Health & Safety: Commitment to risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensuring team well-being.
How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV via Linkedin for review.