Job Title: Finishing Cell Team Leader
Salary: £30,000 DOE
Location: Bedford
Purpose of the Role:
The Finishing Cell Team Leader plays a key role in interpreting, organising, and delivering the cell’s production schedule to meet output targets while driving efficiency across operations. This position is responsible for aligning team resources with short- and medium-term capacity plans, ensuring workforce and equipment are optimally utilised. A major focus is to build and sustain a capable, driven, and high-performing team through structured development and a culture of continuous improvement. This role also demands a strong commitment to maintaining excellence in quality, safety, and workplace standards, alongside encouraging accountability at every level.
Main Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the daily and weekly cell schedule to meet production requirements.
* Partner with Area Leaders to maintain a smooth and efficient production flow between departments.
* Oversee workflow management, resourcing, and capacity to adjust to demand fluctuations.
* Identify and escalate potential risks to on-time delivery; expedite high-priority orders where required.
* Track and manage work-in-progress (WIP) using visual tools, ensuring real-time progress visibility.
* Build team capability through cross-training and upskilling to eliminate production bottlenecks.
* Align staffing and operational planning using DSUM methodology and T...