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Production Leader - Aerospace Manufacturing
Poole, Dorset | Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you ready to lead a high-performance production team in a world-class aerospace environment?
Join a leading global precision engineering company supplying critical components to the aerospace and defence sectors.
We are looking for a hands-on and driven Production Cell Leader to take ownership of a manufacturing cell, driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance (SQCDP). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business with an outstanding industry reputation.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading a team of skilled engineers and operators to meet daily production targets
Driving a Zero Defects culture through strong quality control and root cause resolution
Managing team performance and efficiency through KPI tracking and continuous improvement
Ensuring full compliance with 6S, AS9100, and health & safety standards
Coordinating cross-functional efforts with engineering, planning, and quality departments
Training, developing, and supporting team members to achieve their full potential
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in manufacturing supervision or cell leadership
Strong understanding of precision engineering or aerospace production environments
Working knowledge of 6S, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (AS9100)
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
A proactive and self-motivated mindset with the ability to lead by example
Preferred Qualifications
Time-served engineering apprenticeship (Essential)
Supervisory/management training or qualification (Essential)
HNC/HND or degree in a relevant discipline (Desirable)
Lean/Green Belt qualification (Desirable)
Why Join Us?
Be part of an award-winning, globally respected company
Work in a supportive and innovation-driven environment
Access to development and upskilling opportunities
Competitive salary, overtime incentives, and benefits package
Benefits
25 days leave, plus statutory days
3% company pension contributions
Free gym membership to the Gym Group
Access to Westfield Health program
Two annual staff parties, Christmas and Summer BBQ. Both fully company funded
Annual profit share scheme, based on budget targets
Apply now to become part of a company that values precision, leadership, and continuous improvement. Take your manufacturing career to new heights with Field International.
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