Production Team Leader

Job description

Production Team Leader

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2026-174210

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Workshop manager

Job title

Production Team Leader

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Production Team Leader - Banbury

Alternating shifts:

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Mon-Thurs: 6am-2pm (early) / 2pm-10pm (late)

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Friday: 6-1 (early) / 1-8:30 (late)

About Safran Actuation Systems UK:

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Production team as a Team Leader at our Banbury site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

The Production Team Leader is a critical role at our Banbury site, where you will oversee manufacturing operations and ensure the safe and effective running of the shift. Owing to a period of significant growth we are seeking a new Team Leader to lead, manage, and engage a multidisciplinary team working on market leading products.

You will be line manager to the team and responsible for delivering the production plan ensuring key safety, quality, cost and delivery deliverables are achieved.

Key responsibilities:

• Efficient and safe running of assigned module, ensuring all employees are adhering to the companies EHS policies.

• Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on time delivery, hours and efficiency commitments.

• Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management.

• Monitor cell performance, maximizing performance from your team and equipment.

• Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates

• Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actions.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• Flexible working options

• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance

• Early finish on Fridays

• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll need:

• Leadership experience gained with an operational role.

• Previous exposure to a manufacturing/production/engineering environments would be highly advantageous

• Demonstrated skills with a commitment to quality, delivery, team working and continuous improvement ethos.

• Great resilience and the ability to work within an ever-changing environment

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop team.

• Good communication and influencing skills.

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Chalker Way OX16 4XD Banbury