Manufacturing Team Leader

We are recruiting for an experienced Cell Leader – for the Parachute Packing Team for a well established Aerospace company in Denham UB9

The ideal candidate will lead a team that delivers precision, quality and safety — where the work you do protects lives.

Our client  is looking for a Cell Leader to manage and develop the Parachute Packing team at our Denham site.

  •  Salary: £47,000 – £51,000 per annum + overtime
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm | Early finish Friday at 12pm 
  • 37.5 hour per week 
  • 9% private pension 
  • Free car parking 
  • Subsidised staff canteen 
  • Own transport preferred (shuttle bus available from Uxbridge) 

Key Duties

  • Lead, coach and motivate a team of circa 10 operators within the Parachute Packing cell
  • Drive team performance against KPIs, quality, safety and delivery targets
  • Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of airworthiness, compliance and quality
  • Manage day-to-day resourcing, workload planning and shift coverage
  • Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of team members
  • Drive continuous improvement activities such as 5S and process improvements
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders and deputise for the Team Leader when required

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven people management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills
  • Ability to analyse data, monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements
  • Good understanding of health & safety procedures and compliance-driven environments
  • Experience with continuous improvement methods (Lean / 5S desirable)
  • Confident using IT systems (SAP or equivalent) and Microsoft Office
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively

Why Join our clients team 

  • Work on safety-critical aerospace products that save lives worldwide
  • Excellent career progression and long-term development opportunities
  • Highly competitive benefits including pension, healthcare and generous annual leave

Interested - apply today or call Andrea 07999108785

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