Cell Manager

Job Title:                       Cell Manager            
Location:                       Crawley         
Employment Type:          Permanent    
About the role
 
Our Client has been helping their customers deliver products that profoundly impact people’s lives for more than 50 years. They have a global team of Engineers, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain experts that partner with their customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and customer service excellence.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to lead our PCB Assembly team.
As PCB Cell Manager you will manage the complete production process including all assembly, manufacturing and test activities. You will be responsible for approximately 20 direct staff and ensure the manufacturing cell achieves its KPI’s.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Electrical / Electronics manufacturing having managed similar assembly areas. You will be familiar with ‘Lean Manufacturing’ principles and tools along with a passion for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve the areas KPI’s
• Ensure the performance, behavior, training and welfare of all staff in the cell
• Ensure all cell staff achieve their targets with respect to throughput, quality, attendance & timekeeping.
• Drive improvements in the Cell using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Help with recruitment of new team members
• Responsible for training to multi-skill to create a flexible workforce.
• Developing staff through Performance Development Planning (PDP) and Appraisals

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline.
• Numerate & Computer Literate and good level of MS office applications i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
• Previous line management or relevant experience.

Additional Skills

• Experience with an ERP system for management of resources.
• Knowledge of IPC 620 and/or IPC 610 or equivalent (preferred) but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and effective listening skills

  
Benefits:

• Annual contractual Holiday allowance – 25 days (These holidays do not include the bank holidays)
• Annual company benefit – 4 Golden Fridays in addition to the 25 days annual holiday
• Company Pension scheme (employer contribution – 3%)
• Half days on Friday
• Free On-site Car Park
• Free drinks vending machine.

 
TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.