Cell Leader

Location:

Poole, GB, BH17 7ER

Type of Employment:
Full-time

Career Level:

Entry Level / Early Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing

Date posted: 24 Feb 2026

At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

The Cell Leader role is a key member of the management team overseeing and managing a production cell with approximately fifteen team members. You will coach the team to achieve the acceptable standards and values as defined by Yunex Traffic. This role reports directly to the Production Manager and is a critical element in delivering our business results. With responsibility to maintain a production result which delivers on all our operational metrics and enhances the manufacturing financial performance.

You will lead by example in promoting a zero defect and continuous improvement mindset.

• Manage the day‑to‑day build and delivery of Signal & System Products to the required standards
• Manage the cell work centre to achieve defined performance targets
• Work to production KPI targets as identified by the production manager
• Work with the materials team to provide material requirement information, etc
• Work with members of other business functions as required.
• Take a leading role in promoting a safe and healthy working environment, defined in the EH&S and Quality policies.
• Be aware of product cost targets and to advise production engineering of possible process or product problems that may require change to achieve set cost targets.
• Deputise for the production manager as required
• Coach team members as required, identify training needs and plan training
• Conduct individual performance appraisals and 1:2:1s
• Recruit new team members, complete return to work interviews, etc
• Ensure that resources are used cost effectively to achieve business objectives
• Run the daily Tier 1 meeting with your team, setting prioritise, coaching / motivating the team and driving performance. Attend the tier 2 meeting escalating as necessary from Tier 1
• Promote, coach and manage the use of lean tools in the cell, e.g. 5S, TPM, RCA, Kaizen, Andon/ Escalation. Lead lean improvement projects.

• A proven experience of managing a small manufacturing team, has a good understanding of material management, Lean principles, SAP Production system, technical and process techniques.
• Has experience of initiating and implementing change and managing internal projects
• Has experience of managing and leading small teams of people who have varied capabilities.
• Is self motivated and communicates effectively at all levels.

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.
• Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.
• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.
• 37.5‑hour working week
• Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
• Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.
• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.

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