Precision Engineering Team Lead

6 days ago


Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom Recruitment South East Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cell Leader to join our precision engineering team in Hailsham, East Sussex. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the cell meets customer requirements in terms of quality, delivery, and cost while continuously improving team performance.

Responsibilities:

  1. Lead and motivate a team of engineers to meet workflow demands.
  2. Implement standard work processes, one-piece flow, and cellular principles.
  3. Identify and resolve abnormalities that may disrupt workflow, ensuring cycle time adherence.
  4. Monitor attendance, work rate, and team attitude, providing coaching when necessary.
  5. Act as a technician when required to support team tasks.
  6. Communicate performance indicators, targets, and countermeasures through daily team meetings.
  7. Maintain visual management systems, including standard work documentation and performance boards.
  8. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and update production target boards accordingly.
  9. Drive improvement initiatives focusing on CI, problem-solving, Kaizen, 5S, and engineering changes.
  10. Ensure manufacturing systems, documentation, labeling, training, and SPC are kept current.
  11. Serve as the primary point of contact for team members regarding issues or concerns.
  12. Coordinate cross-training of team members in various work sequence skills and update the Training Matrix as needed.
  13. Assist the Production Manager in achieving optimal staffing levels and standard work splits based on customer demand.
  14. Ensure smooth daily start-up and changeover procedures, including machine setup, staff allocations, WIP, and material replenishment.
Requirements
  • Experience in high-level mechanical assembly.
  • Leadership and coaching experience.
  • Strong mathematical skills.
Benefits
  • Estimated salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme with employee contributions.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Ongoing occupational health checks.
  • Occupational sick pay (dependent on length of service).
  • Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses.


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