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SMT Team Leader
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
SMT Team Leader - £30,000 - Bedford
Position Overview:
Responsible for leading and motivating a day-shift production team, primarily within the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) area. This role also contributes to through-hole assembly processes. The focus is on maintaining efficient operations, adhering to set procedures, and consistently delivering high-quality results.
Main Duties:
* Supervise and motivate the SMT team to achieve productivity, efficiency, and quality objectives.
* Oversee the production of accurate assemblies through SMT workflows and selective soldering.
* Ensure all products meet the necessary standards, particularly IPC 610, at the designated class.
* Create and maintain documentation related to process control and routine equipment maintenance.
* Track output and align team efforts with production targets using scheduling tools.
* Keep accurate records in line with the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Adhere strictly to production processes and procedural guidelines.
* Foster high standards of workmanship and actively work to reduce inefficiencies and waste.
* Lead improvement efforts using lean methodologies and tools.
* Support staff development through regular performance reviews and tailored growth plans.
Candidate Profile:
* Solid grasp of SMT and through-hole production, including part identification and verification.
* Skilled in both SMT and THT manufacturing practices.
* Experience using Mydata equipment and pick-and-place machinery.
* Comfortable using software tools, especially Excel, for tracking and analysis.
* Background in a dynamic, demanding production setting—preferably high-mix, low-volume.
* Clear and confident communicator across all staff levels.
* Proactive, detail-focused, and dependable.
* Able to balance multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage both team and personal workload.
* Decisive and willing to take responsibility for decisions and results.
* Familiar with lean tools like 5S and concepts such as the Theory of Constraints.
* Versatile leadership style, capable of engaging a diverse team effectively.
* Minimum of 3 years in SMT production, with 1–2 years in a supervisory or team leadership roleBefore You Apply
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