Manufacturing Team Leader

Responsibilities

• We are looking for Manufacturing Team Leaders to support the Detectors LoB within the Production function at our Southampton site.
• The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the manufacture of complex processes within our Southampton Detectors LoB (Line of Business).
• This role ensures production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met, whilst providing strong people leadership driving engagement, performance, and development of a team of technicians and operators to achieve both operational and individual success.
• As a Manufacturing Team Leader you will:
• To lead and supervise a team of Operators and Technicians within one of our Detectors Manufacturing Areas, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
• Act as a visible and approachable leader, promoting open communication, addressing concerns, and driving employee engagement and wellbeing within the team.
• Influence cross-functional teams (including engineering and/or project management) to improve the design / quality / build methodology / manufacturing plan of the product based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Drive company KPI burndown through leading process improvement & problem solving to ensure continuous improvement within own area.
• Diagnose and resolve technical / process / product problems, either independently or as a team, including finding innovative solutions, within broad business procedures, to contribute to business improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Provide advice, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback to all team members to ensure best use of tools and support overall team effectiveness.
• Develop the team using company tools to support succession planning, identify high-potential talent, and maximise team capability.
• Ensure processes are conducted according to technical specifications outlined and products are compliant with required quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Manufacturing, ideally within Semi-Conductor or AIT manufacturing, but also within Aerospace / Defence or high-reliability industries
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent solid practical knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Proven relevant technical proficiency either through qualification (HND / degree) or equivalent experience and knowledge
• In depth practical knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental principles (IOSH qualification required for the role, but training can be provided)
• Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to articulate and explain technical understanding
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant areas of SAP-
• Desirable Skills
• Experience with clean room environments
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with ERP/MES systems
• This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
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• Why join us
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing a

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Additional Information

Job Description: Salary: £44,171- 46,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

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