Manufacturing Cell Leader - Early Shift

Full Time

19-10-2026

02-11-2026

On-site

Manufacturing other marine MFG and services

Management and supervisory

Other management

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Manufacturing Cell Leader

Chemring Countermeasures is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced countermeasure solutions, protecting armed forces around the globe. As part of the Chemring Group, we combine the agility and innovation of a specialist manufacturer with the strength, stability, and opportunities of an international organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Cell Leader to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader who is passionate about developing people, driving operational performance, and leading continuous improvement activities within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Overview of the Role

As a Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will be responsible for leading a production team to deliver safe, high-quality products in line with operational requirements. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance functions, you will ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

You will play a key role in developing team capability, driving business performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production operatives to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Company requirements.
• Deliver production plans and manage performance against safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Coach and support employees through training, development, and performance management activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Manage attendance, conduct, performance, and employee relations matters in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and communicate departmental KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve efficiency.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and operational excellence across the manufacturing environment.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, coaching, and people management skills.
• Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and employee relations matters.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to wear full PPE within the operational environment.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

• Experience working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of operational KPI reporting and performance management systems.
• Formal leadership or management training.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience…