Job Title: Production Team Leader
Location: Bognor Regis
We are looking for a hands-on Production Team Leader with a strong engineering background to drive operational excellence in manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication. Your main focus will be process improvement, technical problem-solving, and efficiency, with people management as a supporting role.
If you love turning engineering insight into practical solutions on the shop floor and want to make a real impact, this role is for you.
What You'll Do- Lead and optimize manufacturing processes, assembly, and fabrication workflows.
- Implement and sustain Flow Cells, tooling setups, SOPs, and visual management.
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives: Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, and continuous improvement.
- Analyze production metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement engineering-based solutions.
- Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Oversee inventory control using Kanban and Pull systems.
- Coach a small team to follow technical processes and maintain operational standards.
- Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Sage preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Leadership skills to support and guide a small team (secondary focus).
- Make an immediate impact by applying your engineering expertise.
- Be part of a team driving process excellence and continuous improvement.
- Work in a supportive environment where innovation and practical solutions are valued.
Apply now to join a company that values technical skill, problem-solving, and results.