Team Lead

Company Overview:
At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people - working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronicsit’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.

Join us - and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits including:

- 25 days holiday statutory bank holidays
- Active Social Club
- Birthday brunch in the month of your birthday
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
- Company sick pay scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
- Profit Related Incentive bonus (eligible after a qualifying period)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance benefit
- Medical Cover
- Free Milk, Tea, and Coffee etc
- Free Fruit
- Free sanitary products
- Reward Gateway
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhanced paid time off to attend Medical Appointments
- Regular Wellbeing activities and Events

TT Barnstaple are currently trialling a 4-day working week and during that time you can either opt in or out of the pilot. hours of work available are:
OPT IN - Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 5.30pm.

OPT OUT - Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm/Friday 8am to 1pm

Role Overview and Responsibilities:
**Introduction**

Lead and support the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Assembly area or manufacturing line in terms of direct employees, machinery and resources to achieve budget requirements and operational KPIs in support of the Production Manager.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/ weekly/ monthly production job plan. (Job Plan Attainment)
- Support the operational line/area with direct hands on manufacturing
- Lead the manufacturing team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted requirements set by the business with demonstrable line/area process adherence & improvements
- Supporting the PM to produce capacity and labour plans that promote a lean flow mentality & focus on labour (Utilization) controls
- Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions training & supporting accredited skills
- As part of the operational team participate in the maintenance & Display of operational KPIs & ensure these are always live & upto date
- Champion the continuous improvement with lean activities & principles to gain further success in efficiencies, quality & employee engagement.
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to by leading by example (role Modelling) managing formally & informally and monitoring teams’ performance & formally at least twice a year by means of the TT Electronics performance system.
- Ensure product quality, shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems to protect the business and customer. (COPQ)
- Run interactive quality clinics with the team to find root cause & drive solution orientated improvements.
- Interact with internal customers and key stake holders at all levels as required.
- Be able to cover the PM during absence.
- Travel may be required to support business needs
- You may be required from time to time to undertake such other duties as the company may reasonably require.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
**Core Requirements**
- You will be highly customer focused with excellent technical/Practical knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
- A role model of the TT Way behaviors for the manufacturing team and colleagues.
- Display at all times the highest level of professional integrity and honesty.
- Ability to be able to communicate competently and effectively with the team & line management.
- A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team.
- Able to own & present line KPI’s to demonstrate area control.
- Demonstrates an Inclusive management style to encourage team engagement that is results and solution orientated.
- Structured and systematic approach.
- Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed.

**Desireable Skills and Experience**
- Experienced in Aerospace ind