Cell Leader

Job Role: Cell Leader
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing/Engineering
Salary: GBP40,000 to GBP45,000 per annum
Location: North Somerset

Profile

Reporting directly to the Production Manager the Cell Leader shall be responsible for Cell(s) performance in line with defined Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery expectation.

Duties

-Manage Cell(s) through Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery KPI achievement and improvement plans.
-Ownership of Cell activities for "people", "process" and "system/data management"
-Manage the day to day manufacturing activities from component receipt to assembly completion through the Cell teams (Team Leader, Cell Manufacturing Engineer, Coordinators and Operators)
-Ensure capacity planning is in line with production schedules
-Creation and communication of recovery plans where components/products do not meet promise dates
-Develop a culture of continuous improvement
-Strengthen the cell organisation demonstrating strong leadership to ensure, effective recruitment and selection, objective setting, competency and organisation development.
-Create and develop dedicated teams to adequately solve problems in conjunction with other key stakeholders.
-Supports team members through active listening and coaching, respects others and shares and celebrates success within the cell and beyond.
-Ensure action plans are in place for the development/training and motivation of team members.
-Support team members with the performance review process.
-Ensure that the Manufacturing facility fully complies all procedures governing safety (Risk Control -Elements) and that the SHE program (Visible leadership, reduction of physical risks and reduction of behavioural risks) is followed ensuring the requirements of statutory legislation and ISO 45001:2018 are met.

Experience/Qualifications

-HNC or equivalent in a manufacturing or engineering discipline would be advantageous
-Extensive experience of leading, motivating and developing a team is essential.
-Previous experience as a Team Leader/Manager in a manufacturing environment is essential
-Significant experience in a multi-disciplined manufacturing environment.
-Strong track record of delivering results in an operational environment.
-Experience of working with and implementing lean principles.
-Must be a good communicator and have excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
-Experience of managing a large multi skilled workforce in a manufacturing environment.
-Excellent IT literacy, being a competent user of MS office

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