Manufacturing Cell Leader

Reevr Talent Ltd; Polegate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR Talent Ltd in East Sussex is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Leader / Senior Machinist to oversee a high-precision machining cell in a well-established engineering business. The role focuses on delivering quality, on-time delivery, and cost control within a high-technology manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have leadership experience or be ready to step up from a Senior Machinist, manage day-to-day cell operations, and drive continuous improvement across processes and

Qualifications

• Experience in machining and precision engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing workshop environment.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent leadership qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing machining and finishing operations from raw materials to completed components.
• Motivate shopfloor employees to maintain workflow and achieve production targets.
• Coordinate daily workloads with Planning and Purchasing to meet production schedules.
• Monitor production performance and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure traceability of materials and components throughout the process.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Collaborate with other departments to support new product introduction and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Machining

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Leadership qualification

Job description

Manufacturing/Machining Cell Leader

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, with an early finish at 3:30pm on Fridays

ReeVR Talent are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Cell Leader / Senior Machinist to join a well-established, specialist engineering business based in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-technology manufacturing environment, overseeing the machining and finishing of precision-engineered components. The business is open to candidates with previous team leadership experience, as well as experienced Senior Machinists who are looking to take on more responsibility and develop their careers.

The Role

You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the manufacturing cell, ensuring production targets are achieved across quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing machining and finishing operations, from raw materials through to completed components.
• Supporting and motivating shopfloor employees to maintain workflow and achieve production targets.
• Coordinating daily workloads and working closely with Planning and Purchasing to ensure production schedules are met.
• Monitoring production performance, identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Ensuring materials and components are fully traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Working closely with other departments to support new product introduction and resolve manufacturing issues.

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• A strong background in machining and precision engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, assembly or testing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the ambition to step up from a Senior Machinist position.
• Experience working within a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• An HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, an engineering apprenticeship or a relevant leadership qualification would be beneficial.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Machinist, Senior Machinist or Manufacturing Team Leader looking for your next opportunity in East Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.