Assembly Manager
Location: Gloucester
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Salary: £40,000 plus shift premium DOE
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Shifts: Mon Fri Rotating 6am2pm and 2pm10pm
Overtime: Available and paid at a premium
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading, high-volume manufacturer. As part of their ongoing growth, we are looking for an Assembly Manager to join their fast-paced assembly operation to support with increased business demand.
Assembly Manager Role Overview
As the Assembly Manager, you will lead a team within the Assembly department, ensuring production targets are met, workflows run smoothly, and quality standards remain consistently high. This is a hands-on leadership role where your presence, energy, and ability to motivate a long-standing workforce will be essential.
You will split your time between the shop floor and office, managing KPIs, supporting process improvements, and driving productivity in a fast-moving environment where kitchens are delivered within 24 hours of order.
Key Responsibilities of the Assembly Manager
* Lead and motivate a team of 510 within the Assembly area
* Maintain output, quality, and safety KPIs across rotating shifts
* Hold individuals accountable while building trust within long-serving teams
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S
* Align with the opposite shift manager to ensure consistent communication and workflow
* Ensure units are assembled in sequence and ready for delivery within tight timescales
* Identify inefficiencies, revamp SOPs, and implement process improvements
* Work closely with planning, production, and senior leadership teams
Experience & Skills Required
* Previous experience in manufacturing or production leadership
* Proven ability to manage tough or long-standing teams
* Confidence and resilience - able to hold people accountable while remaining fair and approachable
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Experience working to KPIs and delivering against productivity targets
* Any exposure to lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methods is beneficial
Personal Attributes
* Energetic and proactive with a strong work ethic
* Able to command respect without being dictatorial
* Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset
* Comfortable being highly visible on the shop floor
* Clear, confident communicator across a diverse workforce
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced overtime rates
* Health insurance and cash plan
* 23 days holiday bank holidays
* Generous Pension scheme
* EV charging, cycle-to-work scheme, Perkbox
* Fully funded management development programme
* A supportive induction with an experienced Assembly Shift Manager on site
If you are an experienced leader with a strong presence on the shop floor and a passion for driving performance, we would love to hear from you for this Assembly Manager position. xxuwjjq
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