MODIG Senior Team Leader

Owen DanielsDerbyreedpublished 09/22/2026
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Are you an experienced Production Team Leader looking for your next opportunity within the aerospace industry? Our client, a leading global aerospace precision manufacturer, is looking for an experienced MODIG Senior Team Leader to join their team in Derby. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting the Production Manager and leading a designated team to achieve high standards across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, a proactive and structured approach, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive performance while developing a team are essential.

MODIG Senior Team Leader Permanent Salary – Dependent on experience Derby

MODIG Senior Team Leader Job Description

  • Support the Production Manager with the efficient running of the production area, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring effective communication across the production process.
  • Lead designated teams to meet customer requirements across quality, cost and delivery, while supporting the achievement of key OTIF targets.
  • Coordinate daily production activities and effective shift handovers using the SQCDP framework, escalating issues where required.
  • Promote continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, safety, environmental and energy performance.
  • Manage team performance, development, training, conduct and attendance while maintaining relevant systems and working to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001 standards.

MODIG Senior Team Leader Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback and facilitate effective solutions.
  • A structured and proactive approach to planning production requirements and consistently meeting customer deadlines.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to make decisions that support quality, cost and on-time, in-full delivery.
  • A positive, motivated ‘can-do’ attitude with a strong focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and team development.

MODIG Senior Team Leader Key Performance Responsibilities

  • Achieve team targets across quality, cost and delivery while ensuring customer requirements are consistently met.
  • Ensure team members are trained, flexible and appropriately skilled to respond to changing production and customer requirements.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and environmental performance within the team.
  • Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, health and safety and energy efficiency.
  • Maintain training and skills matrices, TPM checks, PDRs and people-management processes in line with company requirements.

MODIG Senior Team Leader SQCDP Responsibilities

  • Safety – Promote near-miss reporting, hazard identification and the effective use of 6S principles.
  • Quality – Promote root cause analysis (RCA) when non-conformances are identified.
  • Cost – Drive productivity and efficiency improvements to achieve cost targets.
  • Delivery – Ensure production is completed in line with WTLs and customer requirements.
  • People – Maintain training standards, identify skill gaps and support cross-training and development within the team.

MODIG Senior Team Leader Company Benefits

  • Permanent position with a leading aerospace manufacturer.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Career progression and ongoing professional development.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Comprehensive company benefits package.

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