Job Description

Job Title:

Process Leader

Location:

Radway Green - Onsite

Salary:

43, 649 Basic + 25% 3 shift allowance

What you'll be doing:

Efficiently managing the operation of manufacturing processes Taking responsibility for the safety of employees working within the manufacturing area Implementing the SHE policy, legislation, and safe systems of work Leading the delivery of manufacturing KPI's including quality and cost reporting Managing your team and providing the right support to help them excel and succeed Ensuring that the manufacturing area is managed in a cost effective and efficient way Supporting and implementing CI activities utilising lean tools & problem-solving techniques Scheduling and supporting maintenance activities within your area

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

An Engineering Degree or time-served apprenticeship Demonstratable experience managing a technical team, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Desirable:

Qualified in IOSH or NEBOSH SAP experience Knowledge of COMAH or Hazardous environments

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing team:

As a Manufacturing Process Leader, you'll drive efficiency and continuous improvement in high-volume small arms ammunition production, leading a team of technicians and operators across rotating shifts. Collaborating closely with the Process Improvement Manager and reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you'll ensure production targets are met safely and with the highest quality standards.



If you've proven success in leading teams, optimising processes, and achieving growth in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

7th November 2025



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



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