Production Team Leader
We are seeking a technically skilled Production Team Leader with a strong engineering background to drive process excellence in manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly. This is a hands-on role, where your engineering expertise will directly influence quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. People management is secondary, focused on supporting and guiding a small team to execute technical processes effectively.
About the Role
This role is perfect for engineers who want to lead through technical expertise, make an immediate impact on production processes, and contribute to continuous improvement, without being primarily a people manager.
Responsibilities
* Technical & Process Leadership (Primary):
* Lead process improvements in manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication using engineering knowledge.
* Implement and sustain Flow Cells, tooling setup, SOPs, and process documentation.
* Drive lean manufacturing initiatives: Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, and continuous improvement.
* Analyze production metrics and implement engineering-based solutions for quality, delivery, and cost targets.
* Support new product introductions and engineering changes to maintain smooth operations.
* Maintain manufacturing systems, visual management, and technical standards.
* Oversee inventory control using Kanban, ROPs/ROQs, and Pull systems.
Qualifications
* Engineering / Technical Expertise:
* Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and production assembly.
* Experienced with MRP/ERP systems (Sage preferred).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Leadership / People Skills (Supportive):
* Ability to support, guide, and motivate a small team.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills.