Cell Leader- Assembly

**About us**

The Maine Group are industry market leaders and renowned for specialist fabrication, surface finishing and full assembly throughout the UK and Ireland. The business has grown rapidly over the last 10 years becoming a strategic supply chain partner to numerous industries, particularly manufacturing and materials handling.

Our approach is highly innovative and combines industry best practice with the latest technology to provide a service which is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of all our customers.

As a family founded business, we take great pride in providing a world class service delivery to our customers. We have a strong vision, and at the heart of this vision is our people. With a workforce of 250 strong, we are motivated to encourage and inspire in all that we do, empowering our teams to reach their full potential.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role is key within Operations and will have responsibility and accountability for coordinating product builds within a designated cell; advocating safe working practices and behaviours whilst ensuring high quality standards.

**Hours of work**

Monday - Thursday 7:00 am-5:30 pm.

**Benefits**

All team members have access to a variety of benefits that are constantly reviewed and monitored to ensure they work for you. These include:

- 4 day working week
- Generous holiday entitlement with additional leave for Length of Service
- Company Pension & Life Assurance
- Uniform provided.

**Key responsibilities**

**Health & Safety**
- Champion safe working practices. Ensure health and safety is a priority within the team and designated cell - e.g., correct PPE worn at all times, high standard of housekeeping etc.

**Quality**
- Deliver the highest possible standard of quality working to a zero defects culture
- 100% compliance on all quality checks at each build stage; ensuring operatives are completing effectively and taking ownership for their work.

**Operational Performance**
- Delivery, controlling and managing the day-to-day production within cell to achieve takt, build to schedule and on time delivery targets.
- Planning, organising and optimising resource within designated cell, ensuring team members have adequate workflow and resources to meet daily targets.
- Ensure all work instructions are followed correctly and designated work is completed within timeframes.

**Essential**
- Previous experience gained in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 9 months experience in conveyor assembly.
- A working understanding of lean manufacturing
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire excellent performance from team.
- A proactive and flexible working approach with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to problem solve and overcome difficult situations.
- Strong attention detail
- Good written & verbal communication skills

**Preferred**
- Minimum of 6 months experience of Sandvik / Rubble Master specific assembly.