Cell Leader

Job Title:

Manufacturing Cell Leader

Location:

North East

Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

Hours:

38 hours - day shift

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business operating within a regulated production environment. As part of a larger international group, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, manufacturing capability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional with strong leadership capability to join a forward-thinking organisation that values quality, teamwork, operational excellence, and employee development.

The Manufacturing Cell Leader will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities within a designated production cell, ensuring targets are achieved across safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.

Working on a permanent day shift pattern, you will lead, coach, and develop a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high operational standards.

The role requires a proactive and hands-on leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to drive performance whilst fostering a positive team culture.

• Leading and motivating the production team to achieve daily operational targets
• Supporting and developing team members through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Ensuring SOPs, work instructions, and training matrices are maintained and followed
• Overseeing quality control processes including incoming goods inspection, in-process testing, and final product release
• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and operational efficiency improvements