b Overview /b p In this role you lead the Inspection Team within a contract logistics setting for Leonardo Helicopters, ensuring operations meet customer specs and quality standards. You manage daily workloads, resources, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain throughput against KPI targets. You drive proactive problem solving, maintain safety and housekeeping standards, and support recruitment, reporting, and liaison with key stakeholders. You promote effective communication across departments and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers development opportunities within a global logistics partner known for reliability and a strong safety culture. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 26 days holidays plus bank holidays /li li 2 volunteering days per year /li li Life Assurance (3x) /li li Tailored personal development and training programme /li li Cycle to work scheme /li li Health Cash plans /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage daily inspection team workloads and resources /li li Ensure all work complies with customer specifications and quality standards /li li Maintain throughput in line with KPI targets and take corrective action /li li Develop a cross-functional team covering all activities /li li Identify practical proactive solutions to potential problems to ensure customer satisfaction /li li Encourage communication between the team and other departments /li li Champion the PS program to meet minimum award /li li Promote Health Safety, housekeeping, and company policies /li li Handle wage information, holidays, and attendance monitoring /li li Order materials and monitor usage and spend /li li Support recruitment processes and manage related tasks /li li Prepare monthly/weekly progress and opportunity reports for Operations Management /li li Oversee receipt, inspection, handling, storage and despatch of assets per contract /li li Familiarize with customer processes, technical publications, and drawings /li li Provide technical support to Department MTOs in aircraft-related matters /li li Raise Quality Notifications for non-conforming products /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li BTEC National Certificate Level 2/Local Equivalent in a STEM subject /li li Totally flexible and willing to learn /li li Attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset /li li Good communication skills /li li Ability to prioritise in a busy environment /li li Computer literate; MS Office proficiency /li li Willingness to undergo Security Check Clearance /li li Strong housekeeping and safety focus /li li Background in practical problem solving/continuous improvement (preferred) /li li Strong people management and staff development focus /li li Ability to set clear goals and achieve them /li li Interest in maintaining a clean and safe working environment /li li Experience with MJDI would be advantageous /li /ul ul li communication skills /li li prioritisation /li li leadership and people management /li li MS Office Suite /li li MJDI /li li familiarity with technical publications and drawings /li /ul
Inspection Team Leader in Somerset employer: Kühne + Nagel
At Kuehne+Nagel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry. With a strong focus on operational excellence and innovation, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. Located in the UK, this role offers the unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives within a global network, ensuring that your contributions resonate across more than 40 countries while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and vision.
