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Assembly Team Leader
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Assembly Team Leader (2 Positions Available)Location: Gloucester Salary: Competitive Benefits Shifts: Rotating Shifts 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm Industry: Kitchen Manufacturing / Assembly
Are you an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Assembly Operative looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are key?
We are recruiting two Assembly Team Leaders to join a busy and growing kitchen manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established assembly operation, lead a team, and make a real impact on performance, quality, and people development.
The RoleReporting into the Assembly Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team within the assembly department, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to motivate your team, solve problems quickly, and use your initiative to keep production flowing efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching, and motivating assembly operatives across your shift
Delegating workload and ensuring tasks are completed effectively
Managing day-to-day team performance and productivity
Supporting holiday planning, absence management, and disciplinary processes
Ensuring the smooth flow of the assembly line and identifying any issues that could impact production
Working closely with management to resolve operational challenges
Monitoring stock availability and supporting efficient material flow
Reviewing technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) where required
Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices across shifts
Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeepingAbout YouWe're looking for a confident and proactive leader who can hit the ground running and positively influence both people and performance.
You'll ideally have:
2-3 years' experience in a Team Leader, Shift Leader, or Supervisory role
Experience managing teams within a manufacturing, assembly, production, or engineering environment
Strong people management skills and the ability to gain team buy-in
Experience dealing with day-to-day employee matters including attendance, holidays, and performance management
The confidence to make decisions and resolve issues independently
Exposure to production drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) would be advantageous
An understanding of manufacturing flow lines, stock control, and production processes is highly desirableThe PersonSuccess in this role requires someone who demonstrates our core values every day:
Care – for colleagues, customers, and quality
Courage – to make decisions and tackle challenges head-on
Commitment – to delivering results and supporting the wider teamYou'll be someone who:
Leads by example
Communicates effectively at all levels
Works collaboratively while driving accountability
Enjoys developing and progressing others
Stays calm under pressure and focuses on solutionsWhy Join?This is a particularly exciting time to join the business. The shift structure is relatively new, and while many of the early challenges have been addressed, there remains a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the team's future success.
You'll join a company that genuinely invests in its people, provides opportunities for progression, and encourages teams to collaborate, share best practice, and continuously improve performance.
If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact while developing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become one of our next Assembly Team Leaders.
INDMID
Please reach out to Saffron Giddings
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
Are you an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Assembly Operative looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are key?
We are recruiting two Assembly Team Leaders to join a busy and growing kitchen manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established assembly operation, lead a team, and make a real impact on performance, quality, and people development.
The RoleReporting into the Assembly Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team within the assembly department, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to motivate your team, solve problems quickly, and use your initiative to keep production flowing efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching, and motivating assembly operatives across your shift
Delegating workload and ensuring tasks are completed effectively
Managing day-to-day team performance and productivity
Supporting holiday planning, absence management, and disciplinary processes
Ensuring the smooth flow of the assembly line and identifying any issues that could impact production
Working closely with management to resolve operational challenges
Monitoring stock availability and supporting efficient material flow
Reviewing technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) where required
Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices across shifts
Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeepingAbout YouWe're looking for a confident and proactive leader who can hit the ground running and positively influence both people and performance.
You'll ideally have:
2-3 years' experience in a Team Leader, Shift Leader, or Supervisory role
Experience managing teams within a manufacturing, assembly, production, or engineering environment
Strong people management skills and the ability to gain team buy-in
Experience dealing with day-to-day employee matters including attendance, holidays, and performance management
The confidence to make decisions and resolve issues independently
Exposure to production drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) would be advantageous
An understanding of manufacturing flow lines, stock control, and production processes is highly desirableThe PersonSuccess in this role requires someone who demonstrates our core values every day:
Care – for colleagues, customers, and quality
Courage – to make decisions and tackle challenges head-on
Commitment – to delivering results and supporting the wider teamYou'll be someone who:
Leads by example
Communicates effectively at all levels
Works collaboratively while driving accountability
Enjoys developing and progressing others
Stays calm under pressure and focuses on solutionsWhy Join?This is a particularly exciting time to join the business. The shift structure is relatively new, and while many of the early challenges have been addressed, there remains a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the team's future success.
You'll join a company that genuinely invests in its people, provides opportunities for progression, and encourages teams to collaborate, share best practice, and continuously improve performance.
If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact while developing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become one of our next Assembly Team Leaders.
INDMID
Please reach out to Saffron Giddings
(phone number removed)
(url removed)