Cell Manager

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, is seeking a Cell Manager to join a well‑established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers for the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Cell Manager

£Competitive

LN5 7FD
, Lincoln

Monday to Thursday 07:30am – 15:45pm;
Friday 07:30am – 15:15pm

Permanent, Full‑Time

• Maintain an efficient production environment and high‑quality standards.
• Manage inventory, health & safety compliance, and production throughput.
• Provide direct line management of the production workforce and coach team members.
• Implement operator performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operation improvement activities with engineering and assist in the introduction of new products.

• Oversee production output to meet sales plans.
• Ensure quality targets are achieved.
• Manage variable costs and labour productivity.
• Maintain consistent production throughput.
• Address quality issues and reduce non‑value‑added activities.
• Organise and execute training and development plans.
• Manage health and safety responsibilities, including audits and actions.
• Provide direct line management of the production workforce.
• Implement and manage operator performance targets.
• Support operation improvement activities with engineering.
• Assist in the introduction of new products.
• Undertake duties to drive continuous improvement.

• Formal qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with lean tools and techniques.
• Experience working within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in production process and system development.
• Strong employee development and performance management abilities.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.

Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future.

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