Become part of our SWARCO team as
Production Team Leader - Electro Mechanical Production
Location: Melsonby, United Kingdom | Full time
Challenge
The Better Way. Every Day.
At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, SWARCO design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. Join a global business operating in over 70 countries and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safety-critical products.
What you will do
We have a vacancy for a Production Team Leader / Supervisoruk to join our team at our Melsonby (Electrical Production) site.
This is a hands-on leadership role within an electro-mechanical / electronic assembly environment, requiring someone who can confidently lead from the front, drive performance, and ensure production runs efficiently to plan.
You will lead, motivate, and manage daily team activities, ensuring alignment with weekly production plans set by the Production Manager. You will be responsible for creating a structured, high-performing team environment, clearly communicating priorities, and driving accountability.
The role will also involve:
Leading electronic assembly and testing activities, ensuring quality standards are consistently met
Taking ownership of team safety, quality, and delivery performance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, output, and ways of working
Monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and taking proactive action to maintain production flow
Working closely with planning and other departments to ensure on-time delivery
Championing company standards, processes, and culture across the shop floor
This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing hands-on production involvement with team leadership responsibilities.
Profile
What we are looking for
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an electro-mechanical or electronic assembly environment (essential)
Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within production/manufacturing (essential)
Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes, testing, and quality standards
A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate teams and drive performance on the shop floor
Experience of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to identify problems quickly and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
Experience of planning, coordinating work, and ensuring alignment to production schedules
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both operators and management
Competent in MS Office
👉 We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong background in electronic assembly who have stepped into, or are currently operating in, a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Benefit
What we offer
As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development and you will also receive:
25 days holiday rising to 28 days excluding bank holidays
Your Birthday Off (Annual Leave)
Employee discounts portal
Generous employer pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Interested?
Please apply by clicking on the link below.
Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Agencies – please note that we will only engage with suppliers on our PSL. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift and no fees will be payable.