Cell Leader

Cell Leader – Precision Engineering Leadership Location: Hailsham, UK Salary: Competitive – Apply for details Benefits: 25 days Holiday(+ bank holidays), 9% Pension, Stocked Free Cafeteria, Free Parking, Life Insurance, Private Medical, Occupational Health Checks, Flexible working. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cell Leader to join a high-performing production team. The Cell Leader will play a key role in driving day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved in terms of Quality, Delivery and Cost. This is a hands-on leadership position, suited to someone with a strong mechanical assembly background and the drive to motivate and develop a skilled team. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support the team on the shop floor, maintaining workflow and motivating staff to meet daily targets. * Ensure adherence to standard work practices, one-piece flow, and other lean manufacturing principles. * Monitor and manage team performance, including attendance, work rate, and attitude. * Act as a point of contact for resolving production issues, ensuring timely communication and problem-solving. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including CI, Kaizen, 5S, and engineering changes. * Maintain and update visual management tools, standard work documentation, and training matrices. * Oversee daily start-ups, machine setups, staffing levels, and material replenishment. * Coordinate cross-training and maintain accurate AX system transactions. Essential Skills & Experience: * Proven experience with high-level mechanical assembly. * Strong leadership and coaching skills with a proactive, hands-on approach. * High-level numeracy and confident using computer systems. * Experience working in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-tolerance manufacturing environment. Desirable: * Experience in a low-batch, precision workshop environment. * HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering. Personal Qualities: * Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. * Organised, methodical, and accurate under pressure. * Motivational leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset. * Committed, self-driven, and eager to contribute to business success. If you're a confident and capable Cell Leader ready to lead from the front in a dynamic production environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and bring your expertise as a Cell Leader to a team that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement