Overview
Team Leader – Devices Team
Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment and services for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.
Are you a proactive leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence? As a Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for leading and supporting an operational team to ensure production, safety, and organisational standards are consistently met. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a high-performing, compliant, and engaged team, while driving continuous improvement across your area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Lead the operational team, ensuring all activities are carried out in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
* Promote a strong safety culture, including reporting and responding to unsafe acts or conditions and maintaining a proactive Near Miss reporting culture.
* Ensure team members understand and follow manufacturing documentation, operating instructions, and process requirements.
* Manage timesheets, labour and material efficiency, and utilisation reporting, providing regular updates to the Production Manager.
* Oversee completion of production orders, associated paperwork, and compliance with operational plans.
* Maintain stock, equipment, and calibration records within your area of responsibility, ensuring availability and serviceability at all times.
* Monitor material usage and waste levels, taking timely corrective actions where required.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure facilities are secure and well-managed.
* Ensure team members are trained and competent in all tasks, with up-to-date training plans and documentation.
* Lead the delivery of production plans, reporting on performance and implementing recovery actions when necessary.
* Foster strong team communication through toolbox talks, shift handovers, and open engagement with staff.
* Manage the performance of direct reports, including objective setting, coaching, and performance reviews.
* Represent the production area in reviews, documentation assessments, and operational planning.
* Provide cover and support for other Team Leaders and deputise for the Production Manager when required.
Qualifications & Experience
* HNC/HND or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; significant experience with Health & Safety systems will also be considered.
* Experience in people and process management within a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated track record in leadership, continuous improvement, and the effective use of business systems (e.g., ERP, Maintenance, HSE tools).
Post Holder Characteristics
* Strong personal commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Proactive and solutions-focused, able to identify and resolve potential issues.
* Skilled in coaching and developing team members to achieve operational goals.
* Innovative, with the ability to identify and implement improvements that deliver business benefits.
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and improve team performance.
* Excellent IT, communication, and team-working skills.
* Knowledge of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Benefits
In return, we offer excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work scheme, and access to a range of local and national discounts.
If you have the leadership skills and drive to excel as a Team Leader, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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