Production Team Leader

Job Title:

Production Team Leader, Military Helmets

Location:

Coventry, UK

Hours:

Continental Shift (see job ad for details)

Vacancy Type:
Full-time and Permanent

Salary: £34,886.40 base plus £11,512.51 shift allowance, total £46,398.91 per year

Two Permanent Positions | Continental Shift | Coventry | Immediate Start

The continental shift starts in August. Join before then and you will start on a temporary non
-continental shift pattern until the new shift goes live.

The job

We are looking for experienced Production Team Leaders who want to join an exciting and growing business, and who take pride in playing a part in something that matters. We are committed to creating opportunities for people living in and around Coventry or willing to commute, and the work you do here will help NP Aerospace protect lives all over the world.

Due to new operational requirements and increased demand, NP Aerospace is continuing to grow our manufacturing team in Coventry. We are launching a new continental shift to support a new contract and the volume of work that comes with it, and we are looking to appoint Team Leaders as soon as possible to help set the standard for performance, safety and quality from day one.

As a Team Leader, you will take ownership of the shopfloor and lead a team of new Process Operators as the operation ramps up. You will oversee high performance teams manufacturing military helmets, coordinating activity across CNC cutting, water jet cutting, press and mouldings, and finishing. You will keep production moving, support training and development, and drive improvements that help the team deliver right first time, every time.

Full training will be provided, with opportunities to develop your knowledge across CNC cutting, water jet cutting, and press and mouldings.

Do you want to know more about NPA? Visit our Linked In page and NPA Careers Page to find out more about us!

Shift pattern

This is a rotating continental shift pattern. You work 4 days on, then 4 days off, on 11.25-hour shifts. Shifts rotate between days and nights.

Day shift: 6am to 6pm

Two unpaid breaks: 30 minutes and 15 minutes

Night shift: 6pm to 6am

Two unpaid breaks: 30 minutes and 15 minutes

Your rota will confirm whether you are on days or nights for each 4-day block.

What you'll get in return

At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities

Time to recharge: 247.5 hours per year, equivalent to 22 shifts per year

Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) – subject to approval

Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)

Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary

Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs

Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business

Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will take day to day ownership of shift performance within our military helmets operation, leading the shopfloor team to deliver safe, consistent output to plan. The key duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

Production leadership

* Allocate people across the shift, manage output, and escalate issues early to keep production on track

* Review KPIs and lead daily board meetings, setting clear priorities and actions for the team

* Step in and backfill tasks when needed to maintain coverage and protect delivery

* Keep QAD stock records accurate and up to date, ensuring good system discipline and traceability

Team management

* Lead performance conversations and job chats, setting expectations and maintaining standards

* Deliver on the job training and keep skills matrices current and meaningful

* Plan holiday cover and manage day to day team administration

* Promote flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement across the shift

Process control

* Lead shift handovers and…