Manufacturing Team Lead

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will be based in Gosport site with state-of-the-art facilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop workshop staff to deliver complex machining and assembly activities safely and to schedule Own day-to-day manufacturing delivery, providing technical and operational support to the workshop Drive a strong health and safety culture through risk assessment, COSHH and active hazard management Manage performance, capability development, SQEP and succession planning within the team Work collaboratively with engineering, operations and project teams to support delivery and problem-solving Champion continuous improvement to improve quality, efficiency and team resilience Job Requirements: Proven experience leading and managing manufacturing or workshop teams Significant experience working within low-volume, bespoke or R&D manufacturing environments Strong understanding of machining, assembly and close-tolerance manufacturing processes Experience operating within regulated or safety-critical industries Demonstrated capability in performance management, coaching and developing technical staff Experience planning resources, priorities and workload to meet delivery commitments Qualifications: Relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical, manufacturing or production engineerin...