Safran
Production Team Leader
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Production Team Leader
Gloucester, UK
Starting salary £47,461 + excellent shift premiums & benefits!
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.
About Safran Landing Systems
Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.
We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Flexible working options
- Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
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Your Role:
The Production Team Leader is a key role within our manufacturing operations where you'll work as part of a fast-paced environment to lead a team, and processes, to achieve operational excellence.
As Production Team Leader, you'll be accountable for driving production schedules, team management, continuous improvement, HSE, and wider Safran frameworks.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive a safe working culture, across all shifts, being a key stakeholder in the shift rota
- Leading and being the key focal point for the relevant departments of ownership, and also the wider operations where required
- Ensure production requirements are flowed down throughout the department in line with buildline and programmes expectations
- Ensure completion of risk assessment activities within the local departments of ownership
- Drive the activity review performance and progress in line with departmental budget, increasing scope of recoverable hours and OLE
- Take actions to balance the supply plan with regard to work prioritisation and employee shift manning / training
- Prepare and present the departmental performance, including any associated improvement plans
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What you'll bring:
- Demonstrated and prior knowledge of manufacturing initiatives such as OLE, production monitoring through KPI's, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules
- Strong emotional intelligence with motivational skills to enable an accountable, fast-paced team
- Demonstrated experience in man management, decision making, coaching, and conflict management
- Strong understanding of lean methodologies along with problem-solving techniques
- Strong HSE mindset in a previous manufacturing role
Diversity and Inclusion
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
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