Production Group Leader

  • Optima UK Inc Ltd
  • Coventry, Warwickshire
  • Feb 14, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Production Group Leader

Location: Coventry
Commutable from: Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Hinckley, Leamington Spa
Salary: 50,000 per annum
Hours: Days, full time, permanent

A confidential opportunity has arisen within a precision engineering manufacturing environment supplying high value components.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivery of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP) objectives within a defined Fabrication cell.

  • Ensure disciplined execution of Daily Management (SQCDP process) within Fabrication
  • Contribute to site strategy and ensure execution within the business
  • Take ownership of operational decision making within the fabrication area
  • Hold staff accountable to business standards and enable target achievement
  • Lead and develop the team to deliver SQCDP commitments
  • Demonstrate hands on problem solving using a Go to Gemba approach
  • Promote a safety first culture aligned to HSE standards and 5S
  • Ensure adherence to manufacturing methods and SOPs to maintain product conformance and traceability
  • Ensure calibrated quality checks are completed correctly
  • Support cost control through effective tool and equipment management and Capex input
  • Deliver daily production plan achievement
  • Collaborate cross functionally to meet customer and company objectives
  • Manage performance, coaching, development and progression of Team Leaders
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

About You

  • 10+ years' fabrication experience including metal forming and MIG, TIG or seam welding
  • Proven operations leadership track record
  • Experience meeting and exceeding SQCDP or equivalent targets
  • Strong capability in leading, coaching and developing teams
  • Comfortable analysing performance data and making data driven decisions
  • Confident influencing across functions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Experience within precision engineering or aerospace desirable
  • Experience with high value or exotic materials advantageous

How to Apply

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