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Machining Cell LeaderVacgen Ltd • Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Machining Cell Leader

Machining Cell Leader

Vacgen Ltd • Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Machining Cell Leader



Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!


Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!


For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.


We are now recruiting for a Cell Leader to ensure that the Machining Cell achieves the day-to-day customer requirements in terms of Quality, Delivery and Cost.


You will control all machining manufacturing and finishing from raw materials through to component finishing, developing and motivating all production staff to ensure that business targets are achieved.


As our Manufacturing Cell Leader, you will be responsible for:



  • Lead and manage day-to-day operations in the machining cell, ensuring smooth production of components across multiple product lines.


Motivate, support and develop the team, including training, performance management, and cross-skilling to maintain workflow and flexibility.


Uphold and improve manufacturing standards, including standard work, one-piece flow, cycle time adherence, and 5S practices.


Monitor quality, delivery and cost targets, taking proactive action to resolve issues and ensure customer requirements are met.


Oversee visual management systems, performance boards and documentation, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.


Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including CI projects, Kaizen, problem solving and process improvements.


Ensure accurate use of manufacturing systems and transactions, including job completion, scrap, rework and reporting.


Support production planning, staffing and machine set-up to meet daily customer demand.


Act as first point of contact for the team, coordinating resources and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.



In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have:



  • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and production assembly and test processes preferably within a high technology industry. Knowledge of vacuum industry would be beneficial but not essential


Experience of machining and managing a machine shop/department


Leadership and coaching experience



It would be great if you had:



  • Experience in low batch high tolerance workshop environment


Good knowledge of current manufacturing practices including lean manufacture and continuous improvement methods


Previous experience of leading a team


Continuous Improvement and problem-solving skills


HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering


Apprenticeship experience


ILM level 3 or above in leadership



No agencies please.


Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. xwwtmva


We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.


Please Note: We cannot accept applications from Overseas or people who do not have the right to work in the UK.


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