Production Operations - Team Leader

Overview

Production Operations - Team Leader role at AWE. Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh). Package: Up to £50k (dependent on experience and suitability). Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours) with potential to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, including occasional weekend work and shifts over 7 days.Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s about helping keep the nation safe. This role involves leading and supervising teams of operations staff to safely deliver programmes, tasks and products in line with customer requirements to time, cost and quality.Responsibilities

Lead and supervise operations staff to deliver programmes, tasks and products safely and in compliance with quality standards, meeting customer requirements.Plan and prioritise weekly tasks as a key member of a cross-functional operational delivery team.Ensure KPIs are consistently met and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, while maintaining safety and quality.What we’re looking for

Experience of leading, coaching and developing teams.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.Demonstrable manufacturing knowledge.Desirable experience

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.Ability to meet tight deadlines in high-pressure environments.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Experience of dealing with sensitive situations.MRP/ERP experience.First Aid trained.Benefits

266 hours of annual leave.Subsidised transport service to the site.Professional career development opportunities, including funding for relevant professional body memberships, access to mentors and training.Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services (physiotherapy, GP, counselling, financial advice).Defined contribution Group Personal Pension (employer contributes 9%–13% of pensionable pay depending on your contribution).Life Assurance and discounts on everyday spending.Special Leave Policy for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for family.On-site canteen and a refurbished gymnasium.Additional information

Due to the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including weekends) and travel may be required both in the UK and abroad. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. The role requires British citizenship and UK residency history as specified for SC/DV clearances. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.Next steps: AWE focuses on potential, fit with our values, and transferable skills as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point, if you believe the role and AWE are a good fit, please apply.Important things to know

Apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role closes early.For this role, security clearance is required and funded by AWE. British citizenship and UK residence history apply for SC (and longer for DV).Interviews are typically conducted via Teams and are usually a 1-stage process.Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Management and ManufacturingIndustries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, and Oil and ..... full job details .....