Machining Cell Leader: Drive Quality & Lean Wins

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Machining Cell Leader to oversee a busy manufacturing cell in Eastbourne. This hands-on role requires leadership to drive production, quality and delivery while supporting continuous improvement.

You will coordinate machining operations from raw material to finished components, ensuring customer requirements are met. Strong Lean and leadership skills are essential to maintain a safe, efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, machining and production processes.
• Experience managing or leading a manufacturing team or department.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
• Experience in low volume, high precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Good numerical and IT skills with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the manufacturing team, providing guidance, training and support.
• Coordinate daily machining activities to meet targets and schedules.
• Collaborate with Planning and Purchasing to manage priorities and workflow.
• Monitor production performance and resolve issues to maintain quality and delivery.
• Ensure materials, tooling, programmes and equipment are prepared before work.
• Maintain accurate production records and component traceability.
• Promote a strong quality culture and adhere to procedures.
• Support root cause analysis, rework and problem-solving activities.
• Drive Lean, 5S and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor team performance, attendance and skills development.
• Maintain a safe, organised, efficient working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing & production processes

Leadership & team management

Hands-on leadership

Lean Manufacturing & CI

Effective communication

Numerical & IT skills

Leadership qualifications (ILM 3+)

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND)

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or apprenticeship

ILM Level 3 Leadership

Job description

Sammons Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Machining Cell Leader to oversee a busy manufacturing cell in Eastbourne. This hands-on role requires leadership to drive production, quality and delivery while supporting continuous improvement.

You will coordinate machining operations from raw material to finished components, ensuring customer requirements are met. Strong Lean and leadership skills are essential to maintain a safe, efficient environment.