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.