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Manufacturing Team Leader (Repairs)

Yesterday Waterlooville, United Kingdom

What you'll do:

Leading a team of technicians within the Eaton Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul department. Ensuring timely turnaround of both Civil and Military Aerospace components in line with Eaton's contractual commitments.

1. Responsible for day-to-day labour planning and monitoring actual vs plan. Track Daily Absorption within the Cell. Engage team to maximise production
2. Recruit new staff as required
3. Present daily production reviews/team meetings with relevant personnel ensuring metrics are current and timely and any subsequent issues escalated accordingly
4. Support team APEX goals including training. Manage performance expectations including sickness
5. Oversee and monitor production flow, troubleshooting production issues to ensure timely delivery of production plan, recommend and implement process improvements where necessary
6. Ensure Safe Working Practices are always adhered. Carry out and maintain risk assessments and adhere to COSHH regulations. Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping 5s+ practices

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7. Ensure Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) CMM 's (Component Maintenance Manual) are met including accurate maintenance of all production paperwork.
8. Demonstration of Leadership and SMS competencies to ensure engagement.
9. Deputise for the PM where required.
10. Able to process repair orders through the key steps to support production

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience leading others

Skills:

1. Working knowledge of Aerospace products, policies and associated assembly techniques and performance test methods essential.
2. Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings/CMMs
3. Able to lead and motivate a team within a controlled environment
4. Ability to work closely within a team environment and contribute effectively to problem solving activities.
5. Ability to coordinate and prioritise workload and resource
6. Understanding of Lean tools desirable
7. Experience of working within a Part 145 organisation essential. SMS invested
8. Strong communicator
9. Drives for results

• BTEC/A Level equivalent
• Proficient in reading and writing English.

Client-provided location(s): Waterlooville, United Kingdom
Job ID: Eaton-68081Bedhampton
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-06-28T18:48:34

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)