Fabrications Team Leader
9 days ago
Coventry
Harry Burrows Fabrications is a leading UK-based fabrication company, specialising in high-quality welded assemblies for the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Operating in a fast-paced and diverse production environment, we support a variety of customer needs ranging from batch production and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, design, and on-site installation. With certifications including ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and EN 15085, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and expanding our service offering—soon including in-house machining. This role would be perfect for a previous Welding Supervisor or Fabrications Foreman. Job Title: Fabrications Team Leader Location: Harry Burrows Fabrications, UK Reports to: Operations Manager Department: Production / Fabrication Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Thursday 07:15-16:30 Friday 07:15-12:15 (flexibility required We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Team Leader to support the Senior Leadership Team and play a critical role in managing day-to-day operations on the shop floor. This hands-on role will involve overseeing a team of fabricators and welders, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and meeting production targets while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. • Lead, motivate, and support the fabrication team to achieve daily production targets., • Provide training, mentoring, and development to team members, particularly in welding techniques and safety standards., • Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture., • Conduct regular performance reviews and attendance monitoring., • Support HR processes including discipline, grievance, and return-to-work procedures., • Ensure smooth workflow and scheduling to meet customer deadlines., • Allocate labour effectively based on project requirements and available skills., • Monitor project progress and resolve any production bottlenecks or issues., • Maintain strong communication with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics departments., • Interpret technical drawings and ensure products meet exact specifications., • Champion welding quality standards and support weld coordination tasks when required., • Support implementation of TPM, 5S/6S, and Lean Manufacturing techniques., • Support implementation and adherence to EN 15085, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards., • Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring all team members adhere to PPE and H&S policies., • Conduct safety checks and toolbox talks as required., • Respond to incidents and participate in investigations when necessary., • Identify and lead process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste., • Assist the Operations Manager in capacity planning and resource management., • Contribute to strategic production planning and cross-functional projects., • Proven experience in a leadership role within a fabrication or welding environment., • Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding, fabrication techniques, and engineering drawings., • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills., • Confident communicator and motivator with a hands-on leadership style., • Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and safety., • Experience in Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated sectors., • Exposure to CNC laser cutting and press brake operations., • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles., • Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949., • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Pension scheme, • Opportunities for professional development and training, • A dynamic and supportive work environment, • Career progression as we expand into new sectors and capabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr