Production Cell Leader

Do you want to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based in Stafford Park, Telford?

We are looking for permanent Cell Leaders to join our growing Production team.

As a Cell Leader, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a manufacturing role using state-of-the-art machinery, with opportunities for career progression. Being part of our head office, you will play an important role in helping us to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue industry, delivering high-quality products to our customers.

As a Cell Leader, you will work a 4-on-4-off, 12-hour shift pattern of both days (06:00-18:00) and nights (18:00-06:00).

Our Cell Leaders work on lines as part of a cell and hold a pivotal role in the operation of high-speed machinery, leading a team within their allocated cell. You will ensure that performance levels are maintained and optimised, whilst enforcing a safe, efficient and effective way of running the manufacturing equipment.

This role entails not only maintaining the highest standards of quality but also adhering to safety protocols while demonstrating your expertise in troubleshooting and making adjustments when necessary.

• Voluntary overtime at enhanced rates
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Salary sacrifice schemes

Essential requirements of a Cell Leader include:

• Proficiency in timely machine setup, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency through collaborative teamwork.
• Investigating, resolving and or escalating any issues which may arise.
• Enforcing, within the cell, the adherence to safety rules and guidelines, leading by example.
• Thorough pre-use checks of machinery, promptly identifying and addressing any potential issues or faults, showcasing your technical ability.
• Leading a cell team to deliver the required results.
• Breaking down barriers between colleagues to ensure machine operators work as one united team.
• Escalating to Shift Manager any defects outside of the agreed quality tolerances.
• Highlighting and identifying areas of training required by the cell to the Shift Manager.
• Assisting in investigations e.g. accident investigations, performance investigations etc.
• Regularly auditing documents to ensure compliance.

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience in manufacturing or production operative roles in an FMCG environment is desirable.

Previous experience as a team leader or similar is desirable but not essential.

Apply for this role today to take the first step towards your new career.

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.