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October 14, 2024

MBDA

Bolton


Manufacturing Operations Team Leader

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Team Leader to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Team Leader
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
This opportunity is for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join the Manufacturing team supporting the management of the shop floor. You will be providing Operations leadership to an integrated team to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
  • Leading, developing and managing a blue-collar team to deliver a variety of hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle
  • Managing day-to-day deployment of resources and facilities to achieve programme needs
  • Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies
  • Promoting and maintaining effective working relationships with the trade unions
  • Maintaining key Manufacturing metrics to enable effective tracking of deliverables
  • Supporting a variety of meetings including health & safety, defect management, forward planning, cost and continuous improvement reviews
You will be leading a large team of multi-disciplined operators which has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.
What we're looking for from you:
Ideally qualified as below:
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Proven Operations and People Management skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Stakeholder management and organisational skills
Interested? Click Apply Now!
Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on Linked In (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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