Production Engineering Team Leader

Job Title: Production Team Leader
Location: Bognor Regis

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Production Team Leader with a strong engineering background to drive operational excellence in manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication. Your main focus will be process improvement, technical problem-solving, and efficiency, with people management as a supporting role.

If you love turning engineering insight into practical solutions on the shop floor and want to make a real impact, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and optimize manufacturing processes, assembly, and fabrication workflows.
• Implement and sustain Flow Cells, tooling setups, SOPs, and visual management.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives: Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze production metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement engineering-based solutions.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Oversee inventory control using Kanban and Pull systems.
• Coach a small team to follow technical processes and maintain operational standards.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Sage preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership skills to support and guide a small team (secondary focus).

Why Join Us

• Make an immediate impact by applying your engineering expertise.
• Be part of a team driving process excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work in a supportive environment where innovation and practical solutions are valued.

Apply now to join a company that values technical skill, problem-solving, and results.