Production Cell Leader

IPL Schoeller; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller is seeking a Production Cell Leader in Tamworth, United Kingdom. The role involves overseeing production operations on the night shift, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading a team to meet production targets efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in plastics manufacturing, team leadership skills, and the ability to inspire continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Strong communicator with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct daily audits and report nonconformities.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping standards.

Skills

Microsoft packages

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end‑market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs approximately 4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The Role

As Production Cell Leader, you will oversee daily production operations in the plant ensuring production targets are met efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will have a strong background in plastics manufacturing, excellent team leadership skills, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and team development.

Hours of Work

Permanent Night Shift 22:00 - 06:00 Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

As a Cell Leader At IPL Schoeller You Will

• Ensure 100% compliance with health and safety standards and that all shift members use the correct PPE
• Carry out daily cell audits and report any nonconformities
• Report all processes that are running away from standard
• Ensure all IFS transactions are complete and correct
• Ensure all staff entering BRC areas are adhering to site rules
• Report any accident or incidents to their respective Shift Manager or Senior Cell Leader
• Complete shift handover report fully including physical handover with the incoming shift
• Issue IFS Bill Of Materials to ops/machine
• Change jobs over on Intouch
• Scan labels in & out
• Load labels
• Ensure all jobs are ended correctly and WIP and labels are booked back to their location
• Ensure all paperwork is correct for IFS Bill Of Materials
• Maintain high level of housekeeping standards
• Work on a variety of machines to cover breaks for operatives
• Report any absence to their Shift Manager or Senior Cell Leader

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Proficiency in Microsoft packages
• A confident communicator
• Ability to inspire and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Health & Safety