Poole, Dorset | Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you ready to lead a high-performance production team in a world-class aerospace environment?
Join a leading global precision engineering company supplying critical components to the aerospace and defence sectors.

We are looking for a hands-on and driven Production Cell Leader to take ownership of a manufacturing cell, driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance (SQCDP). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing business with an outstanding industry reputation.

• Leading a team of skilled engineers and operators to meet daily production targets

• Driving a Zero Defects culture through strong quality control and root cause resolution

• Managing team performance and efficiency through KPI tracking and continuous improvement

• Ensuring full compliance with 6S, AS9100, and health & safety standards

• Coordinating cross-functional efforts with engineering, planning, and quality departments

• Training, developing, and supporting team members to achieve their full potential

• Proven experience in manufacturing supervision or cell leadership

• Strong understanding of precision engineering or aerospace production environments

• Working knowledge of 6S, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (AS9100)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• A proactive and self-motivated mindset with the ability to lead by example

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (Essential)

• Supervisory/management training or qualification (Essential)

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant discipline (Desirable)

• Lean/Green Belt qualification (Desirable)

• Be part of an award-winning, globally respected company

• Work in a supportive and innovation-driven environment

• Access to development and upskilling opportunities

• Competitive salary, overtime incentives, and benefits package

• 25 days leave, plus statutory days

• 3% company pension contributions

• Free gym membership to the Gym Group

• Access to Westfield Health program

• Two annual staff parties, Christmas and Summer BBQ. Both fully company funded

• Annual profit share scheme, based on budget targets

Apply now to become part of a company that values precision, leadership, and continuous improvement. Take your manufacturing career to new heights with Field International.

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