Cell Leader

CMR Surgical; Ely; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Enhanced parental leave pay

Descripción de la vacante

CMR Surgical Ltd. is hiring a Production Cell Leader to guide a production team on-site at our Ely facility. You will ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations while maintaining compliance with Quality and Health & Safety standards.

You will act as the bridge between technicians and engineers, oversee training records, and support new product introductions and process improvements. Collaboration with planning, logistics, and engineering is essential.

Formación

• Proven experience leading production teams.
• Experience managing line performance and training.
• NVQ/BTEC qualification or equivalent; GCSEs 5+ at grade C or above.
• Willingness to work on-site at Ely, UK.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the production team.
• Ensure all team members are trained and competent for their tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues within the cell and escalate when needed.
• Coordinate workloads, training, and record-keeping for compliance.
• Conduct reviews, appraisals, and team meetings to align goals.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Logistics and Quality to hit targets.
• Complete repairs, assembly, testing, and documentation per quality standards.
• Maintain materials on the line to support production and repair activities.
• Drive housekeeping and 6S improvements in the cell.
• Report facility, equipment or safety issues promptly.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team development

Collaboration

Multitasking

Quality improvement

Value driven

Educación

NVQ / BTEC

GCSEs (5+)

Descripción del empleo

AtCMR Surgical, we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery withVersius, our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we’re on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values—Ambitious, Humble, People-Focused, and Fair & Responsibledefine our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

About the Role

The Production Cell Leader provides hands-on leadership to a production team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within the manufacturing area. They drive performance to meet business targets while maintaining full compliance with Quality and Health & Safety standards.

Acting as a key communication bridge between technicians and engineers, the Production Cell Leader ensures effective information flow and promotes alignment between production and engineering objectives.

Production Cell Leader oversees team training activities, ensuring all training records are accurately maintained and that team members are fully competent for their assigned tasks.

The Production Cell Leader also plays an active role in new product introductions and process improvements, representing the technicians’ perspective and supporting seamless integration on the production line.

Reporting to the Production Manager or Repair Centre Manager, the Production Leader collaborates closely with Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams to achieve operational excellence.

This role is based on-site at our Ely premises.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the production team, developing skills and performance through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure all team members are fully trained and competent to perform their assigned tasks.
• Act as the main contact for troubleshooting issues within the cell and ensure timely escalation when required.
• Coordinate workloads, oversee training activities, and maintain accurate training records.
• Conduct regular reviews, appraisals, and team meetings to align goals and communicate expectations.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Logistics, and Quality to achieve production targets and implement process improvements.
• Completes required repairs, assembly, testing, and documentation activities in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Ensure all required materials and components are available on the line to enable timely production and repair activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and tidy production area while driving housekeeping and improvement initiatives such as 6S.
• Report facility, equipment, or safety issues promptly to ensure quick resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
• Manage ERP-related activities (work orders, BOM checks, and inventory accuracy) to ensure effective production control.
• Monitor key metrics, NCRs, and corrective actions, ensuring “Right First Time” performance and continuous improvement.

We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Production & Repair remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Proven experience in leading, motivating, and developing teams, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, both within the team and across cross-functional departments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating initiative, effective time management, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to driving quality improvements and fostering a culture of continuous change
• Demonstrates and lives by CMR values, serving as a role model for technicians and leading by example
• A relevant NVQ / BTEC qualification, and at least 5 GCSEs at greater than C grade, or relevant job experience.

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare and enhanced global parental leave pay.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within theUK.