MIG Welding Cell Leader

Daventry

Monday - Thursday 7am - 17:15pm Friday 7am - 13:00pm

£40,950 per annum ( £17.50ph )

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cell Leader - MIG to oversee a team of welders within our client's manufacturing operation. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for welding tasks as well as guiding, mentoring, and supporting your team to ensure high standards of productivity, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of 6 MIG welders on assigned product lines.
Monitor and drive team performance in terms of productivity, availability, and quality.
Evaluate and support process improvements, including fixture changes, to meet or exceed target cycle times.
Coordinate the flow of parts and materials to meet production schedules.
Perform MIG welding and related processes to high standards.
Promote and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures across the team and factory.
Support and participate in training and development activities, maintaining your own continuous professional development.
Perform other reasonable duties as required, in line with business needs and your position level. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrated experience in MIG welding within a manufacturing environment.
Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Strong leadership qualities with a proactive, team-first mindset.
Health and safety awareness.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Reliable, punctual, and methodical in approach.
Basic computer literacy. Desirable:

Formal welding qualifications or certifications.
Experience with process improvement or lean manufacturing practices