Machine Cell Leader in Eastbourne
Posted by Sammons Recruitment Ltd
Pay not stated
Eastbourne · Permanent
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing cell.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background and proven leadership skills to motivate a team, drive production performance and support continuous improvement.
You will take responsibility for coordinating machining operations from raw material through to finished components, ensuring that customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are consistently achieved.
What’s on Offer
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £competitive, DOE
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the manufacturing team, providing guidance, training and support
- Coordinate daily machining activities to ensure production targets and schedules are met
- Work closely with Planning and Purchasing teams to manage priorities, resources and workflow
- Monitor production performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain quality and delivery standards
- Ensure materials, tooling, programmes and equipment are prepared ahead of scheduled work
- Maintain accurate production records, job tracking and component traceability
- Promote a strong quality culture, ensuring procedures and standards are consistently followed
- Support root cause analysis, rework and problem-solving activities where required
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen
- Monitor team performance, attendance, training and skills development
- Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing, machining and production processes
- Previous experience managing or leading a manufacturing team or department
- A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others
- Experience working in a low volume, high precision manufacturing environment would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels
- Good numerical and IT skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering apprenticeship - desirable
- ILM Level 3 or above in Leadership - desirable
How to Apply
If you are an experienced manufacturing professional with the leadership skills to bring a team together and drive operational performance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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