Production Cell Lead

SolidCor is on a mission to make volume fire door replacement possible within days — enabling the industry to rapidly achieve compliance and community safety in every building. Born out of the urgent need for change following the Grenfell disaster, we have built the fastest production times in the industry and the widest range of primary-tested fire door configurations. We are growing fast and we are looking for A-players to help us get there. Department: Factory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chesterfield Reporting To: Danielle Barratt We are passionate about getting things right and obsessed with quality. Our products are safety-critical — when a fire door fails, the consequences are real. We are building out our production cells as we scale, and we need strong leads to set the standard within them. We are looking for a Production Cell Lead to take ownership of a dedicated production cell within our Chesterfield factory — leading a small team of operatives, maintaining output and quality to specification, and acting as the first point of accountability on the floor. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will be working alongside your team, setting the pace, and making sure every doorset that leaves your cell is right. If you are an experienced joiner or production operative who is ready to step up, lead a team, and take real ownership of your area — this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities Lead your production cell — managing a small team of operatives, allocating work, maintaining pace, and holding the team to SolidCor’s quality and output standards throughout the shift. Work hands-on alongside your team, demonstrating best practice in assembly, machining, or finishing operations and supporting operatives to develop their skills. Monitor cell output in real-time, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, quality issues, or resource constraints before they impact the wider production programme. Carry out quality checks on work produced within the cell, ensuring all products meet specification and fully comply before leaving your area. Report shift output, quality, and any issues accurately to the Production Shift Manager at handover. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised cell at all times — leading by example on H it’s what we share with the people pulling the business forward. SolidCor is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr