Composites Team Leader

Work with the Operations Process Management team to coordinate workload and resources across shifts to meet operational requirements.

• Ensure operational expectations are aligned with team capabilities, identifying skills gaps and addressing them through training and problem-solving initiatives.
• Manage dedicated work centres to ensure resources, productivity, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Drive a Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement culture, supporting business objectives focused on cost competitiveness and operational excellence.
• Support the ongoing development of team members, identifying training and development needs to ensure skills remain aligned to operational requirements.
• Support ownership and delivery of weekly operational plans and production goals.
• Organise and oversee the training of new operators, ensuring experienced team members coach and mentor individuals until required quality and productivity standards are achieved.
• Promote Health & Safety within the area of responsibility and ensure risk assessments and ergonomic assessments remain current and effective.
• Monitor team performance and escalate any issues, risks, or deviations that could impact efficiency, quality, delivery, or safety.
• Encourage innovation and challenge existing ways of working to improve processes
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• Experience leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management, coaching, and training skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate workload to meet production targets.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean mindset.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience within composites or aerospace manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
• Supervisory or leadership training/qualification.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
• Understanding of performance management and team development., English (Fluent)
  
  Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO and noise emissions., Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley., Why Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. Get involved: We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy