Cell Leader

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Cell Leader to enhance its high-performing production team. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in mechanical assembly and the ability to motivate a skilled workforce. The Cell Leader will oversee daily operations, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for precision engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days Holiday (+ bank holidays)

9% Pension

Stocked Free Cafeteria

Free Parking

Life Insurance

Private Medical

Occupational Health Checks

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical assembly and leadership.
• Strong numeracy skills and computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team, ensuring workflow and daily targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve production issues.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Leadership Skills

Numeracy Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AX System

Job description

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:

1. Lead and support the team on the shop floor, maintaining workflow and motivating staff to meet daily targets.
2. Ensure adherence to standard work practices, one-piece flow, and other lean manufacturing principles.
3. Monitor and manage team performance, including attendance, work rate, and attitude.
4. Act as a point of contact for resolving production issues, ensuring timely communication and problem-solving.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including CI, Kaizen, 5S, and engineering changes.
6. Maintain and update visual management tools, standard work documentation, and training matrices.
7. Oversee daily start-ups, machine setups, staffing levels, and material replenishment.
8. Coordinate cross-training and maintain accurate AX system transactions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Proven experience with high-level mechanical assembly.
2. Strong leadership and coaching skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
3. High-level numeracy and confident using computer systems.
4. Experience working in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-tolerance manufacturing environment.

Desirable:

1. Experience in a low-batch, precision workshop environment.
2. HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.

Personal Qualities:

1. Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
2. Organised, methodical, and accurate under pressure.
3. Motivational leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.
4. 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.