Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.  Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.  We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.  

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.  The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. 

Cell Leader Jobs in Newcastle at Stannah - Join Our Team!

Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Cell Leader to join the Manufacturing Department based at Newburn, Newcastle.

This job will involve coordinating daily shift activities, leading a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and driving performance to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

As the Cell Leader, you will 37 hours a week Monday to Wednesday 19:45 to 05:45, Thursday 19:45 to 04:45. This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional looking to develop their leadership career within a successful and growing business.

To be successful as the Cell Leader, it is essential that you have previous experience in a modern manufacturing environment and supervising or leading a small to medium-sized team. Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities would be desirable.

Cell Leader Responsibilities:

• Lead daily team briefings and training initiatives to develop team capability and engagement.
• Drive team performance to achieve production targets across safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Manage staffing requirements, including absence cover, overtime planning and attendance administration.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve production challenges.
• Coach, mentor and support team members while fostering a positive and safety-focused culture.

Please see the full job description here: Cell Leader Job Description

Cell Leader Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a modern manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a small to medium-sized team.
• Strong understanding of health and safety principles and continuous improvement processes.
• Good organisational, communication, IT and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production data.

If you have previous experience working as a Cell Leader, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Cell Coordinator and are looking for a Cell Leader job in Newcastle, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.