SMT Team Leader

SMT Team Lead

To lead and motivate a production team during the day shift, ensuring all manufacturing activities are effectively organised and executed, primarily with the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) area. This role also supports through-hole technology processes, with a strong focus on maintaining operational efficiency, adherence to procedures, and driving quality output.

SMT Team Lead – Main Responsibilities: 

• Sound knowledge of SMT and through-hole assembly processes, including component verification and value identification.
• Strong understanding of SMT and THT manufacturing techniques
• Experience with Mydata and pick-and-place machines
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Excel, for data analysis and tracking
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment, ideally within a high-mix, low-volume setting
• Effective communicator, confident in engaging with staff across all levels
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Results-driven, with the ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively
• Well organised and capable of managing personal and team workloads independently
• Confident in decision making and taking ownership of outcomes
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Theory of Constraints
• Adaptive leadership style, with the ability to motivate and get the best from diverse team members
• 3+ years in SMT production, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.   

For more information on the SMT Team Lead, please email: (url removed)

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