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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.
