Production Team Leader

Company Overview

Daher is a renowned aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider, and logistician with a rich history of innovation dating back to 1863. With a global presence across multiple countries, Daher is dedicated to delivering value-added solutions for aeronautical and industrial clients worldwide.

Position Overview of Production Team Leader

We’re looking for a proactive and confident Production Team Leader to guide our busy production team. Reporting to the Production Co-Ordinator, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment, develops others effectively and takes pride in delivering safe, efficient, high‑quality manufacturing output. As a key part of our operation, you’ll oversee a team of machinists, assemblers and fabricators working from engineering drawings to produce components and assemblies across a range of materials including timber, metal, foam and plastics. You’ll ensure schedules are met, quality standards are upheld, and the team works cohesively to support the wider business.

Responsibilities

Monitor and update the manufacturing work‑to‑list to ensure clear priorities and steady workflow.

Maintain focus on the monthly production forecast, ensuring the team’s output supports wider operational commitments.

Lead, motivate and support the manufacturing team, maintaining discipline, consistency and high standards of behaviour and performance.

Update and review key performance indicators including PvA and OTD, ensuring progress is tracked and communicated.

Uphold safe working practices across all manufacturing activities, always ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Oversee equipment and tool requirements, ensuring maintenance, readiness and safe operation.

Monitor attendance and timekeeping, completing RTW discussions promptly and professionally.

Conduct regular Gemba walks to observe processes, identify issues and support continuous improvement.

Carry out timely SR1 meetings to address performance, behaviour or operational concerns.

Identify training requirements and support the development of machinists, assemblers and fabricators.

Facilitate the resolution of production related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to workflow.

Assist in estimating labour times for manufacturing tasks and assemblies.

Develop the team’s skillset to strengthen capability across machining, assembly and fabrication.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise across multiple departments.

Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Basic IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office; training will be given on in-house systems.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous learning.

Focused on delivering against a plan and forecast while staying dynamic in how that delivery is achieved.

Benefits

Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package

Company contribution healthcare support scheme

Free on-site car parking

25 days annual leave after qualifying service

Career development in UK and across the Group

Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

On-site parking

Work Location: In person