Cell Leader (Operations)
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday (standard day shift)
Start Date: ASAP
A new opportunity has arisen for a Cell Leader to join a well-established, high-performing operations team in Sunbury-on-Thames. This is a key leadership role overseeing shared service manufacturing cells, supporting team development, and ensuring production targets are met in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) performance metrics.
As Cell Leader, youll work closely with the Production Manager and other Cell Leaders to schedule and coordinate work through the area. Youll lead the team to meet operational objectives, deliver improvements, and maintain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate production activities across shared manufacturing cells
Maintain production schedules and coordinate ATP and calibration testing
Monitor SQCDP metrics and take proactive action on performance issues
Deliver on-time product testing and reporting against Acceptance Test Procedures
Guide team members through coaching, skills development, and PDRs
Champion 5S and CI initiatives, driving efficiency and process improvement
Ensure training, H&S, and quality standards are consistently met
Provide accurate performance data and contribute to root cause analysis
Deputise for the Production Manager when required
Requirements:
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
Strong planning and coordination skills, ideally in test-heavy or shared-service cells
Hands-on understanding of mechanical/electrical assembly and ATP testing
Knowledge of 5S, CI, SQCDP, and production planning systems
Comfortable leading daily team briefings and performance reviews
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Confident analysing performance data and implementing improvements
This is a full-time permanent opportunity with genuine scope for career development in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
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