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Manufacturing Cell Leader - Early Shift, Salisbury, £38,000.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

05-08-2026

Application End Date

17-08-2026

Location

Salisbury

State/County

Wiltshire

Zip Code

sp46as

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Aerospace and defence

Category

Operations

Position

Assembly/assembly line

Experience

Previous management experience

Education

Level 4 Qualification Desirable

Description

Manufacturing Cell Leader

📍 Salisbury, Wiltshire
🕒 Full Time

Lead People. Drive Performance. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes and delivering results?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Cell Leader to lead a team of production operatives, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and performance across our manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical production area, influence continuous improvement and help shape a high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Cell Leader, you'll:

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of production operatives.
  • Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture.
  • Deliver production plans while achieving key operational KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained and operational targets are met.
  • Support employee development through training, coaching and performance management.
  • Work collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning and other support functions.
  • Use data and performance measures to identify opportunities for improvement and drive results.

What We're Looking For

✅ Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
✅ Experience managing, motivating and developing people
✅ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement tools
✅ Strong communication and organisational skills
✅ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
✅ A proactive approach to safety, quality and operational excellence
✅ Confidence in managing performance and leading change

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a business where safety, teamwork and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, broaden your experience and build a rewarding career in manufacturing.

Additional Information

  • Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable.
  • BPSS Security Clearance will be required within six months of joining.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency requirements.

Ready to step up and lead a manufacturing team to success?

Apply today and help us deliver excellence, develop our people and drive continuous improvement across our operations. 🚀