Process Leader
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Occupation Type
Production, factory and assembly supervisors
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Job Title: Process Leader
Location: Radway Green – Full time Onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £43, 649 Basic + 25% shift allowance (shifts: 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am – Fridays will be shorter days)
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your be responsible for efficiently managing manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with SHE policies, legislation, and safe systems of work. Accountable for maintaining a safe working environment and delivering key manufacturing targets, including quality performance and cost reporting, to support operational targets and business objectives.
Leading and supporting the manufacturing team to drive performance, development, and operational excellence. Ensuring cost-effective area management while implementing continuous improvement, using lean tools and problem-solving techniques, and coordinating maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Core Duties
Location: Radway Green – Full time Onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £43, 649 Basic + 25% shift allowance (shifts: 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am – Fridays will be shorter days)
Who We Are
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your be responsible for efficiently managing manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with SHE policies, legislation, and safe systems of work. Accountable for maintaining a safe working environment and delivering key manufacturing targets, including quality performance and cost reporting, to support operational targets and business objectives.
Leading and supporting the manufacturing team to drive performance, development, and operational excellence. Ensuring cost-effective area management while implementing continuous improvement, using lean tools and problem-solving techniques, and coordinating maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Core Duties
- You will hold an engineering degree or time-served apprenticeship
- You will have demonstratable experience leading a team, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience or qualifications in health and safety practices, including IOSH or NEBOSH certification, SAP system experience, and knowledge of COMAH regulations or hazardous environments is advantageous
As a Manufacturing Process Leader, you’ll drive efficiency and continuous improvement in high-volume small arms ammunition production, leading a team of technicians and operators across rotating shifts. Collaborating closely with the Process Improvement Manager and reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll ensure production targets are met safely and with the highest quality standards.
If you’ve proven success in leading teams, optimising processes, and achieving growth in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.