Production Team Leader

Job field / Job profile Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager, As a Production Team Leader within the LLG Production Team is a pivotal one, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement. Your primary responsibility will be to supervise the day-to-day operations of the production team while fostering an environment conducive to achieving core objectives in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Quality, Cost, and Delivery., You will oversee the alignment of production requirements on a daily basis, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively. While supervising, you will also focus on developing the team's capabilities to meet the established objectives.
- Your role will involve further developing processes within the production areas to support continuous improvement initiatives. This includes managing non-conformances, supporting
industrialization through APQP & PPAP processes, and implementing production and assembly process improvements through QRQC deployment.
- You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments using tools like Mango and driving continuous improvement projects. Additionally, you will lead the implementation of employee driven improvements to enhance overall performance.

A background in machining/engineering, particularly in machine shop operations, is essential for this role. You should be adept at reading technical drawings and possess a thorough
understanding of assembly, machining, processing, quality, and SAP systems.
- You must be customer-focused and capable of working effectively to ensure that production operations meet customer expectations.
Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring:
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and familiarity with assembly, machining, processing, quality, and SAP systems.
- Although prior team leader experience is not mandatory, the ability to lead, mentor, and solve problems within a team setting is essential.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: A commitment to driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation within the production team.
- Willingness to work shifts and adapt to changing business needs.
- While an NVQ or apprenticeship in a relevant field would be advantageous, it is not essential.
Practical experience and technical expertise will be prioritised

Entity 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 Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
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Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!, Job description At Safran Landing Systems, we are global leaders in aircraft landing and braking systems, supplying world-class products for commercial, business and defence aviation. Our capabilities span the entire product lifecycle, with a strong focus on the design, engineering, and assembly of original equipment (OE).