SMT Team Leader in Bedford, Bedfordshire

SMT Team Leader

Location: Bedford
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

We are looking for an experienced SMT Team Leader to join a busy electronics manufacturing team. You will lead and motivate the production team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the SMT area while also supporting through-hole manufacturing processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SMT professional looking to take the next step in their career and further develop their leadership skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities as an SMT Team Leader

• Lead and support the SMT production team to achieve production, efficiency and quality targets.
• Oversee SMT and selective soldering processes, ensuring right-first-time assembly.
• Maintain quality standards in line with IPC-A-610 requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, team performance and output.
• Support, coach and develop team members through performance reviews and development plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce waste.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, procedures and QMS requirements are followed.
• Support the wider production team and through-hole manufacturing processes where required.

Skills & Experience as an SMT Team Leader

• Strong knowledge and experience of SMT and through-hole manufacturing processes.
• Experience using Mydata and other pick-and-place equipment.
• Previous experience within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ideally, a minimum of three years' SMT manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S.
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Confident in leading, motivating and developing a production team.

Apply now or contact Mia Gandolfo at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead for more information.