Cell Leader - Line

Job Title:

Cell Leader Business Function:
Supply Chain

Location:

Crumlin, Wales

The Line Lead is responsible for the production lines performance and delivery of targets. This will be achieved through the leadership of the line teams, which will include:

- Owning and deploying the R2S methodologies to the production line team. For the new line in our Crumlin Pot Noodle factory, we are looking for a Cell Leader to strengthen the production team. The Cell Leader will identify and improve the Cell top losses and demonstrate real tangible benefits within the team. Cell leader is leading the cell team, which includes Process Engineer, Focus Engineer, owning Safety and Quality, and playing a pivotal role in the AM Pillar deployment by strengthening basic CILR standards in the cell.

Cell leader is owner of line efficiency, including OEE, waste, labour productivity. The Cell Leader provides a common standard of communication and engagement across the factory. They liaise closely with the core factory functions, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Safety to achieve this.

• Owns the daily, weekly and monthly agenda for the cell.
• Leads the preparation and facilitates the cell meetings.
• Implement and owns the CIL process for the cell. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPIs and continuous improvements.
• Leads Kaizen activity across all levels, including Quick Kaizen, Standard Kaizen, and Major Kaizen, supported by focus engineers and process engineer.
• Owns the loss elimination cycle for the cell and executes distinct parts from loss elimination plan elaborated with the focus engineers and the process engineer.
• Adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) hygiene standards.

• Relevant degree with strong technical capability.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organisational awareness.
• Proficient in WCM/UMS problem solving tools with a solid understanding of R2S requirements.
• Strong leadership in navigating the change required on shopfloor.
• Strong logical and structural thinking.
• Able to champion and drive continuous improvement and operational changes.
• Able to work as part of wider team and share best practises to help other teams.
• Role models leadership on the floor, and leadership standard work mindset.
• Comfortable in challenging status quo, unsafe behaviours and processes.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing, ideally FMCG.

What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you.

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