Production Team Lead
Location: Derbyshire
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday–Friday)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Production Team Lead looking for a permanent role with a well-established manufacturer serving high-performance sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, and Motorsport? Do you have strong leadership experience in composites, aerospace, or manufacturing environments?

We are seeking a hands-on leader to oversee trimming, fitting, bonding, and assembly operations. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery across the Trim & Fit area.

The Role
As Production Team Lead, you will:
*Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Fit & Trim Operators
*Manage day-to-day Trim & Fit operations on the shop floor
*Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and customer standards
*Drive continuous improvement and implement best-practice manufacturing methods
*Minimise rework and scrap while improving production flow and efficiency
*Collaborate with other departments to support smooth production operations

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a proactive, people-focused leader with strong technical experience in composites:
*Proven experience in a Trim & Fit composites environment
*Strong leadership and people management skills
*Hands-on experience trimming and fitting prepreg materials
*Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
*Results-driven with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Salary & Benefits
*Competitive annual salary: £35,000–£45,000
*Day shift: 8:00am–4:30pm
*Career development opportunities
*Based in Derbyshire

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key production leadership role within a growing composite manufacturing company. You will enjoy a competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact on quality, efficiency, and performance.