Machining Cell Lead — Lean, Quality & Growth

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy machining department in a precision manufacturing environment. The role focuses on delivering quality, efficiency and safety while developing high-performing teams.

Working alongside Production, Planning and Purchasing, you will ensure production targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved. A strong bias toward Lean, 5S and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a machining department.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of 5S and quality investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team and day-to-day operation of the department.
• Plan workloads and allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Work closely with Planning and Production teams to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure materials and components remain fully traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support quality investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure health and safety documentation and production records are maintained accurately.
• Drive a positive, proactive and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Machining Cell Leadership

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Production Planning

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Leadership qualification

Job description

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy machining department in a precision manufacturing environment. The role focuses on delivering quality, efficiency and safety while developing high-performing teams.

Working alongside Production, Planning and Purchasing, you will ensure production targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved. A strong bias toward Lean, 5S and continuous improvement is essential.