Assembly Team Leader

Assembly Team Leader
Up to 29,067k
Northampton
Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 4pm & 1pm finish Friday
Assembly Lead / Assembly /Team Leader /  Northampton / Manufacturing 

We are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers within the commercial airline sector. We are looking for an assembly Team Leadets to support with the production operations and train the production teams to build and assemble the products

Main duties and responsibilities of an Assembly Team Leader

. To adhere to all production documentation, instructions and drawings detailing the correct method of production
. To support and train the production team's new starters on the production line to enable them to build and assemble the Company's products to the required quality standards and at the required tact times
. To perform upskilling of production teams when requested
. To routinely check the quality of Assembly Operator output and ensure productivity levels across Assembly Operators remain consistently high to enable the Production Plan to be met
. To be the first port of call on the line for Assembly Operator requests for direction on assembly or quality
. To observe all batch and serial number traceability requirements, ensuring these are upheld at all times and all records are accurate
. Ensure quality standards are consistently met and maintained
. To follow and complete all work in a timely manner, in the agreed priority and schedule order
. To maintain and promote good Health & Safety standards in your area and across the Company
. To support all continuous improvement activities throughout the factory by participation in and support of the outcomes including efficiency gains and waste reduction exercises
. To help maintain manufacturing KPI (key performance indicator) targets as communicated from time to time
. To ensure that your personal attitude and behaviour is professional, respectful, and positive, acting as a role model to colleagues
. To use all tooling in a safe and effective manner for the purpose it was intended
. To actively engage in any Company training programs and cross skilling to ensure that your skills and level of training are of the highest obtainable level and that you are fully flexible and able to build the widest range of products
. To assist in reducing raw material wastage by acting in a careful manner
. To collaborate and communicate effectively with the support departments, (Sales, Design, Supply Chain) as required

Experience/knowledge requirements for a Assembly Team Leader 

. Attained a minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) - subjects to include Maths and English
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
. Relevant experience in either a Production Operator Role or similar factory/Industrial based role in a lean manufacturing environment
. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
. A calm and methodical approach to training colleagues
. Flexible, adaptable, and able to plan and set priorities for own workload and that of Assembly Operators in line with Production Plans
Benefits for the Assembly Team Leader 

. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
. Pension
. Healthcare scheme
. Life assurance
. Employee Assistance Programme
. Retail discounts
. Training opportunities

If you are interested in this position please contact Clarissa @ the recruitment group