Production Team Lead

Fortress Recruit is working with a leading defence engineering and manufacturing organisation to appoint an experienced Production Team Leader to their team in Poole. This role provides the opportunity to lead a skilled production team responsible for delivering high-quality electronic and engineering products used in demanding naval and defence environments worldwide. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading and managing a team of technicians to achieve production targets and business objectives * Coordinating daily workloads and resources to ensure products are delivered to schedule and quality requirements * Managing team development, performance, attendance, welfare and training requirements * Supporting apprentices and trainees through mentoring and skills development activities * Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes, quality, lead times and operational efficiency * Supporting root cause analysis activities and implementing corrective actions where required To be considered you will have: * Previous experience in a Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Cell Leader, or similar supervisory role * Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing and motivating teams * Good understanding of manufacturing, assembly, testing and production environments * Experience using MRP or ERP systems within a manufacturing setting * Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings * Understanding of quality management systems, ideally ISO 9001 environments * ONC/HNC in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous * Leadership and Management qualifications such as ILM Level 2 or 3 would be beneficial * Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement) This is an excellent opportunity to join an engineering business supplying advanced technology solutions to defence and maritime customers around the world. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment where leadership, innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. This is a full-time, permanent role with competitive salary on offer. Based on-site in Poole, Dorset, flexibility to work additional hours when required to support production demands and project deadlines may be necessary. For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch with a full copy of your up-to-date CV