Operations Team Leader

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
At Boeing Sheffield, we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading supplier of flight critical, complex machined hardware for the Boeing Commercial Airplane Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU).
Here at Boeing Sheffield we celebrate a culture around the Boeing Production System (BPS) - our unique way of transforming our lean production system to align the sites culture on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Role Overview

• As a production team leader, you will lead, monitor and supervise employees within your assigned cell/department.
• A fundamental part of this role is demonstrable and proven ability to motivate and lead a diverse team. You will be the first point of contact for all team members within your area of control. You will lead from the front providing problem solving capability and nurture team work and cross-functional cooperation.
• You will be required to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration and 360 degree communication.
• Being able to perform shift working is a requirement of this position
• Understand the organisations vision, goals and objectives. Lead the team to excel in daily performance and achieve enhanced levels of safety, quality and productivity.
• Set-up / changeover and / or operate a range of CNC lathes, dual spindle mill turn, horizontal 5 Axis milling machines by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling and tool wear offsets.
• Able to run multiple machines / set-ups (multi task).
• Follow Team Leader Standard Work
• Immediately respond to team member issues, if unable to resolve within span of control initiate with Line Side Control Centre (LSCC)
• Work with LSCC to ensure rapid response to issues
• Facilitate daily plan and performance review with team
• Update One BPS Tier Boards and Lead Tier Meetings
• Lead the team with full understanding of One BPS standards
• Ensure team members understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and embrace the goals set.
• Align to strategic goals by working with team to identify ideas and projects, process improvement and all elements of safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation and people
• Help create and monitor standardised work starting with on-boarding through daily utilisation and including and gaps identified
• Work with fellow team leaders to improve performance across the value stream
• Identify roadblocks that are inhibiting progress; seek help from leadership and support, when required.
• Communicate performance and progress to the team and manager
• Encourage and lead a culture of continuous improvement and systematic problem solving
• Frequently interface with team by being available on the shop floor
• Support and participate in improvement activities and involve team members in improvement activities
• Assist in the elimination of defects through systematic problem solving and coordination with upstream processes.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Proven experience of problem solving within a highly regulated and standardised industry ( for example: Aerospace, Automotive, or Oil and Gas etc.)
• Proven work experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and the use of lean principles.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working within an aerospace, fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of maintaining and improving safety and quality standards.

Becoming and Boeing Employee
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 08, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.