Location: Ely (CB6)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35802
Polytec are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Operator to support our client's growing team in Ely. If you are hands-on, motivated and passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
As a Lead Manufacturing Operator, you'll work closely with the Supervisor to guide your team, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on, physical role where you'll lead by example, help train team members and contribute to a positive, efficient work environment.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure team adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage and best working practices
* Motivate, guide and train operators to meet production and quality targets
* Lead a team to deliver manufacturing goals, prioritising quality and delivery performance
* Drive cross-training and upskilling to build flexibility and resilience within the team
* Maintain accurate documentation (risk assessments, SSOWs, competence records)
* Allocate resources effectively and manage daily task distribution
* Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely order fulfilment
* Champion LEAN principles such as 5S and Takt time
Requirements:
* Apprenticeship trained or equivalent hands-on experience
* Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment
* Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing and quality improvement tools
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
* Confident communicator and capable team leader
* Experience coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge with others
* Positive, can-do attitude and respectful work ethic
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
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Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 11 days ago, valid for a month
Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EL, England
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Operator for a permanent position in Ely (CB6) with competitive salary.
- The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a hands-on approach to quality and continuous improvement.
- As a Lead Manufacturing Operator, you will guide a team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and achieving production targets.
- Responsibilities include training team members, managing daily tasks, and promoting LEAN principles within the workplace.
- The position involves collaboration across departments to ensure timely order fulfillment and a positive work environment.
