Assembly Supervisor

Assembly Supervisor

• Job Type: Full-time (Days)
• Location: Gatley
• Salary: 33,000+

We are seeking a Assembly Team Leader/Workshop Supervisor to lead an Assembly team for a growing manufacturer, ensuring efficient production processes and achieving manufacturing targets. This role requires a proactive leader who can plan, control, and optimize production activities while adhering to company standards and health and safety policies.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the Assembly team to meet manufacturing targets, coordinating production control and performance data.
• Plan and control the production of components/assemblies, allocating staff and equipment resources effectively to meet demand.
• Attend daily and weekly manufacturing meetings, inputting and progressing issues.
• Conduct daily/weekly section team briefings to foster team engagement and gather feedback.
• Manage line-side stores, including material picking, packaging, and labelling; liaise with Interiors stores for materials planning.
• Advise on the development and production of new and repair components, ensuring adherence to quality procedures.
• Utilize the company ERP system proficiently for various operational needs.
• Conduct Return to Work and counselling interviews, manage job time-booking, and carry out team appraisals.
• Implement and record competency training matrices and individual training/development plans in conjunction with the Manufacturing Unit Manager.
• Monitor staff output performance against targets, reviewing skills and competencies, and plan improvements or training as needed.
• Coordinate new employee inductions with HR, providing tools, lockers, and necessary training.
• Maintain the section to safe standards in line with Lean Manufacturing/5S standards and ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Undertake internal and external training programs to stay updated with industry standards and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven skills in managing people and familiarity with a Workshop/Assembly environment.
• Experience using a variety of engineering equipment and interpreting engineering drawings.
• High degree of attention to detail with a desire for high-quality output.
• Ability to work flexibly, adapt to changing work hours or shifts, and meet tight deadlines.
• Good team worker with strong interpersonal skills to liaise with various departments.
• Familiarity with material traceability, equipment calibration, and standard measuring equipment (SME).

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Discounted Hospital Saturday Fund.
• Free car parking.
• Generous holiday package: 5 weeks plus 8 Bank Holidays.