Production Team Leader

Company Overview

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At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. We support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible, offering hybrid models, remote work, or on-site schedules. Flexible hours, part‑time, compressed hours and a 9‑day fortnight are available in locations such as Loudwater, Greenford and Weymouth. We also provide flexible start and finish times and Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per month.

Reports to:

Production Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for production section supervision and control of resources to meet day to day targets whilst meeting production requirements.

Direct Reports

Production Operators

• Responsible for production throughput from initial receipting of material to final assembly, test and final delivery
• Ensure that assigned section activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures and standards ensuring high quality output
• Actively support team members in Production Operator duties as and when required
• Build electro‑mechanical assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 standard
• Carry out automated tests of built sub‑assemblies and general assemblies
• Pack products
• Check quality of the product through self‑inspection
• Record and report any discrepancies or non‑conformances using the company ERP system (IFS)
• Monitor and achieve targets – output, quality, cost and health & safety
• Champion continuous improvement within the section and support initiatives to improve delivery times, process time, cost, quality and eliminate waste
• Train colleagues when required, to agreed company standards in working practices and processes
• Support team building and promote good working relations through example and good practice
• Use the non‑conformance process to ensure defective material is returned to supplier
• Facilitate Health and Safety and Environmental procedures, ensuring staff adhere to relevant safety and environmental requirements
• Deputise for Production Manager when required
• Manage material shortages and discrepancies through the use of IFS and communication with stores/procurement
• Run Tier 1 meeting with team and upscale and present issues up to tier 2 on a daily basis

• Day to day decisions that may influence the efficiency of the section
• Requires analysis of information, KPIs and targets to ensure on track
• Work closely with other Team Leaders, Engineering, stores and buyers to resolve issues related to the section
• Understand and work to assembly drawings and instructions
• Impact – line stoppage, delays, costs and quality
• Carry out initial analysis and problem solving if unable to resolve, escape to Manager

• Regular verbal and written communication including emails with both internal and external stakeholders/customers/suppliers
• Good verbal and written communication which includes being able to provide instruction and direction to a team
• Complete travellers and test sheets
• Handle information of a sensitive, confidential or secret nature
• Work closely with other Team Leaders and departments to resolve issues related to section
• Understand and work to assembly drawings and instructions

• Manage, motivate and develop employees (direct reports) to ensure that they fulfil their roles and meet targets effectively and on a timely basis to agreed quality standards
• Coach direct reports to help them further develop in their own roles and levels of expertise
• Responsible for on the job training
• Responsible for conducting Performance Development Reviews
• Responsible for performing return to work interviews

• Use of automated test equipment
• Use a PC & ERP system (IFS) for clocking and job booking
• Use of production tools such as crimp tools, wire strippers, soldering irons, heat guns etc
• Use of machinery as detailed in USPs (Ultra Standard Processes)

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