Cell / MIG Team leader

Daventry

Monday - Friday 7am - 5:15pm (1pm finish on a Friday)

£42,000

Our market leading client in the metals industry is looking for a MIG cell leader to join their successful team in Daventry. You will oversee a small team of around 6-8 welders and must have relevant and up to date welding experience.

Key Duties:

Task leading a team of welders. - Lead and supervise your team, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure optimal performance and productivity. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the cell.
Monitor productivity and quality within the team to ensure targets are met and exceeded - Plan and prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and customer deadlines. Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient utilization of resources.
Evaluate and support process/fixture changes to achieve target times
Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of quality and integrity. Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any quality issues or non-conformities.
Highlight training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Ensure all team members are proficient in their respective role, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
Expedite kit parts to achieve shop schedule requirements - Ensure equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and serviced. Report any equipment issues or malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
MIG Welding and associated processes - Enforce safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment for all team members. Conduct daily safety meetings (KPI boards), inspections, and training sessions to promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
Conduct performance reviews and appraisals for your team members, providing constructive feedback, recognition, and development opportunities. Set performance goals and objectives in alignment with departmental and organizational targets.
Identify training needs and career development opportunities for team members to support their professional growth and advancement. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Competent and confident in reading engineering drawings
Possess relevant MIG WELDING experience of working in a similar manufacturing industry.
Self-motivated, Methodical and precise.
Strong leadership skills.
Good communicator