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Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Cell Leader

Location: North East

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hours: 38 hours- day shift

The Company:

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.

Job Description:

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.

Key responsibilities include:

  * 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

  * Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and escalating maintenance issues where required

  * Ensuring housekeeping and GMP standards are maintained at all times

  * Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth operational performance

Skills Required:

  * Previous experience within a manufacturing or process-led environment

  * Strong leadership and people management skills

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  * Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards

  * Ability to prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively

  * Experience working within a fast-paced operational environment

  * Chemical manufacturing background desirable

  * Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles including 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous

  * Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its people, operations, and future growth. You will have the chance to take on a visible leadership role within manufacturing, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and develop your career within a stable and forward-thinking organisation

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