Manufacturing Cell Lead - Lean & CI (Early Shift)

HealthBoxHR; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemring Countermeasures is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader to guide a production team in delivering safe, high-quality product in a regulated environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to meet targets and maintain standards.

You will develop team capability, drive continuous improvement, and foster accountability and engagement across shifts, using Lean tools and coaching to achieve cost, delivery, and safety goals.

Qualifications

• Supervise a production team in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Experience handling employee performance, attendance, and relations matters.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to influence at all levels and wear full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production operatives to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Company requirements.
• Deliver production plans and manage performance against safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Coach and support employees through training, development, and performance management activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Manage attendance, conduct, performance, and employee relations matters.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Performance management

Excel / Office

Problem solving

Safety focus

Stakeholder engagement

PPE handling

Job description

Chemring Countermeasures is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader to guide a production team in delivering safe, high-quality product in a regulated environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance to meet targets and maintain standards.

You will develop team capability, drive continuous improvement, and foster accountability and engagement across shifts, using Lean tools and coaching to achieve cost, delivery, and safety goals.