Cell Leader - Precision Engineering Leadership
Location: Hailsham, UK
Salary: Competitive - Apply for details
Benefits: 25 days Holiday (+ bank holidays), 9% Pension, Stocked Free Cafeteria, Free Parking, Life Insurance, Private Medical, Occupational Health Checks, Flexible working.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cell Leader to join a high-performing production team. The Cell Leader will play a key role in driving day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved in terms of Quality, Delivery and Cost. This is a hands-on leadership position, suited to someone with a strong mechanical assembly background and the drive to motivate and develop a skilled team.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the team on the shop floor, maintaining workflow and motivating staff to meet daily targets.
Ensure adherence to standard work practices, one-piece flow, and other lean manufacturing principles.
Monitor and manage team performance, including attendance, work rate, and attitude.
Act as a point of contact for resolving production issues, ensuring timely communication and problem-solving.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including CI, Kaizen, 5S, and engineering changes.
Maintain and update visual management tools, standard work documentation, and training matrices.
Oversee daily start-ups, machine setups, staffing levels, and material replenishment.
Coordinate cross-training and maintain accurate AX system transactions.
Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience with high-level mechanical assembly.
Strong leadership and coaching skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
High-level numeracy and confident using computer systems.
Experience working in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-tolerance manufacturing environment.
Desirable: Experience in a low-batch, precision workshop environment.
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
Personal Qualities: Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Organised, methodical, and accurate under pressure.
Motivational leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.
Committed, self-driven, and eager to contribute to business success.
If you're a confident and capable Cell Leader ready to lead from the front in a dynamic production environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and bring your expertise as a Cell Leader to a team that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement.
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