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Cell Manager
Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Cell Manager to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.
Role: Cell Manager Salary: £Competitive Location: LN5 7FD, Lincoln Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 15:45pm and Friday 07:30am to 15:15pm Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
As Cell Manager, you will maintain an efficient production environment, and high-quality standards, manage inventory, lead and train team members, ensure safety compliance, and continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
What will your typical day look like?
- Oversee production output to meet sales plans.
- Ensure quality targets are achieved.
- Manage variable costs and labor productivity.
- Maintain consistent production throughput.
- Address quality issues and reduce non-value-added activities.
- Organise and execute training and development plans.
- Manage health and safety responsibilities, including audits and actions.
- Provide direct line management of the production workforce.
- Implement and manage operator performance targets.
- Support operation improvement activities with engineering.
- Assist in the introduction of new products.
- Undertake duties to drive continuous improvement.
What do we want to know about you?
- A formal qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience with lean tools and techniques.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in production process and system development.
- Strong employee development and performance management abilities.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
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Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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