Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader Pyrotechnics Location: Chalgrove, OX44 Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee a specialised pyrotechnics department based in Chalgrove. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of up to 15 operatives across x-ray, leak testing, and part-marking functions, ensuring output, quality, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Lead daily production activities and attend morning meetings to align on work priorities. Monitor team performance against KPIs and ensure tasks are completed to target timelines. Oversee health and safety compliance, including monthly audits, PPE use, and health monitoring. Conduct annual appraisals and manage skills matrices to ensure team competency. Drive continuous improvement through team development, process optimisation, and capital investment. Liaise with quality and production support teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions. Maintain compliance with RT (radiographic testing) standards where applicable, and support training for new and existing staff. About You Strong background in manufacturing or production leadership roles. Experience working in a high-reliability, regulated environment. Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, TQM, MRP, and other modern manufacturing systems. Competent in managing audits, compliance, and departmental KPIs. E