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Assembly Team Leader
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assembly Team Manager
Are you an experienced assembly or production professional looking to take the next step into management?
Do you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where continuous improvement, health & safety, and quality are at the forefront?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a driven and experienced individual to lead a growing assembly team of around 10 people within a well-established manufacturing business.
You'll be responsible for overseeing the assembly of high-quality, precision-engineered products used across multiple industries.
As Assembly Team Manager, you'll report directly to the Production Manager and act as their deputy when required. You'll play a key role in driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the department as the company enters an exciting new phase of growth and investment.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and motivating the team to meet production targets, ensuring products are built safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Driving 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practice across the shop floor.
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
Monitoring production KPIs such as OTIF, scrap/rework rates, and team performance metrics.
Supporting resource planning, labour scheduling, and process improvements to maximise productivity.
Coaching and developing team members through 1:1s, training, and annual reviews.
Supporting change management, new equipment implementation, and process optimisation.
Acting up as Production Manager when required, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation.
About You
You'll be an experienced manufacturing or assembly professional, with proven leadership or supervisory experience. You'll bring:
A strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and quality standards.
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, ideally with an IOSH Managing Safely certificate.
Demonstrated experience implementing or supporting Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Competent in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
The ability to motivate teams, manage change, and maintain a positive, productive working environment.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary - circa £35,000 - £40,000 (negotiable for the right experience)
27 holidays + bank holidays
Early Friday finish
Excellent career development prospects in a business with big growth plans
Opportunity to shape and lead the team, driving improvement and innovation
If you have the experience, drive, and ambition to make an impact - both personally and professionally - we'd love to hear from you.
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