Challenge
At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, SWARCO design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. Join a global business operating in over 70 countries and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safety-critical products.
What you will do
We have a vacancy for a Production Team Leader / Supervisoruk to join our team at our Melsonby (Electrical Production) site.
This is a hands-on leadership role within an electro-mechanical / electronic assembly environment, requiring someone who can confidently lead from the front, drive performance, and ensure production runs efficiently to plan.
You will lead, motivate, and manage daily team activities, ensuring alignment with weekly production plans set by the Production Manager. You will be responsible for creating a structured, high-performing team environment, clearly communicating priorities, and driving accountability.
The role will also involve:
1. Leading electronic assembly and testing activities, ensuring quality standards are consistently met
2. Taking ownership of team safety, quality, and delivery performance
3. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, output, and ways of working
4. Monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and taking proactive action to maintain production flow
5. Working closely with planning and other departments to ensure on-time delivery
6. Championing company standards, processes, and culture across the shop floor
This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing hands-on production involvement with team leadership responsibilities.
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Profile
What we are looking for
7. Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within production/manufacturing (essential)
8. Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes, testing, and quality standards
9. A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate teams and drive performance on the shop floor
10. Experience of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
11. Ability to identify problems quickly and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
12. Experience of planning, coordinating work, and ensuring alignment to production schedules
13. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both operators and management
14. Competent in MS Office
We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong background in electronic assembly who have stepped into, or are currently operating in, a leadership or supervisory capacity.
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Benefit
What we offer
As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development and you will also receive:
15. 25 days holiday rising to 28 days excluding bank holidays
16. Your Birthday Off (Annual Leave)
17. Employee discounts portal
18. Generous employer pension contributions
19. Employee Assistance Programme
20. Life assurance