Job Description

Team Leader - Devices Team

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment and services for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.

Are you a proactive leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence? As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting an operational team to ensure production, safety, and organisational standards are consistently met. You'll play a key role in maintaining a high-performing, compliant, and engaged team, while driving continuous improvement across your area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operational team, ensuring all activities are carried out in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies. Promote a strong safety culture, including reporting and responding to unsafe acts or conditions and maintaining a proactive Near Miss reporting culture. Ensure team members understand and follow manufacturing documentation, operating instructions, and process requirements. Manage timesheets, labour and material efficiency, and utilisation reporting, providing regular updates to the Production Manager. Oversee completion of production orders, associated paperwork, and compliance with operational plans. Maintain stock, equipment, and calibration records within your area of responsibility, ensuring availability and serviceability at all times. Monitor material usage and waste levels, taking timely corrective actions where required. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure facilities are secure and well-managed. Ensure team members are trained and competent in all tasks, with up-to-date training plans and documentation. Lead the delivery of production plans, reporting on performance and implementing recovery actions when necessary. Foster strong team communication through toolbox talks, shift handovers, and open engagement with staff. Manage the performance of direct reports, including objective setting, coaching, and performance reviews. Represent the production area in reviews, documentation assessments, and operational planning. Provide cover and support for other Team Leaders and deputise for the Production Manager when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

HNC/HND or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; significant experience with Health & Safety systems will also be considered. Experience in people and process management within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated track record in leadership, continuous improvement, and the effective use of business systems (e.g., ERP, Maintenance, HSE tools).

Post Holder Characteristics:

Strong personal commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards. Proactive and solutions-focused, able to identify and resolve potential issues. Skilled in coaching and developing team members to achieve operational goals. Innovative, with the ability to identify and implement improvements that deliver business benefits. Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and improve team performance. Excellent IT, communication, and team-working skills. Knowledge of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Benefits:

In return, we offer excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work scheme, and access to a range of local and national discounts.

If you have the leadership skills and drive to excel as a Team Leader, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person