Production Team Manager

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Macfarlane Packaging Full time
Cell Leader (Manufacturing)

Sector: Packaging solutions & distribution

Protecting What Matters, Together

We are a dedicated team at Macfarlane Packaging, committed to protecting what matters most—our people, customers, communities, and the environment. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability, ongoing growth, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We provide competitive pay, personalised incentives, and adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. We prioritise work-life balance and flexibility, empowering you to manage what's most important.

The Cell Leader Role

You will be responsible for managing/leading a team of production operatives within the manufacturing factory environment. The role involves overseeing day-to-day production activities to ensure that production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and health and safety policies are adhered to; and works closely with the Production Planners and Team operatives to coordinate work within the factory and ensure the attainment of an efficient production plan and executed OTIF.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Team Management:
    • Manage and lead a team of around a dozen production operatives daily.
    • Ensure staffing levels meet production requirements, effectively monitor overtime to meet production schedules.
    • Provide training, guidance, and support to team members.
  2. Quality Control:
    • Examine materials delivered to production departments and finished goods to verify conformance to specifications.
    • Take responsibility for the control of failed quality components.
  3. Record Keeping:
    • Compile and maintain manual or computerised records such as material inventory, in-process production reports, status, and location of materials.
    • Responsible for stock reconciliation and subsequent stock adjustment.
    • Create and assist team members to maintain standard operating procedures and visual management boards.
    • Liaise with Sales and Planning functions to ensure materials meet production demand.
  4. Health & Safety:
    • Ensure that all Health & Safety policies and practices are adhered to.


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