Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor
Application Deadline: 27 August 2025
Department: Contracts
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Site Manager
Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assembly Supervisor to lead and oversee day-to-day operations within our assembly department at our Banbridge Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of operatives, ensuring Health & Safety regulations are strictly followed, quality standards are upheld and production targets are met This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to individuals with strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing or assembly environments.
Job Title | Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor.
Location | Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Site Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and enforce Health & Safety regulations, including carrying out risk assessments and incident reporting.
* Supervise and coordinate the activities of assembly line workers (direct and sub-contractor) to meet daily and weekly production targets.
* Ensure that assembled products meet quality standards and specifications.
* Monitor inventory levels of parts and materials, and liaise with procurement or stores to ensure adequate supply.
* Train new staff and conduct regular refresher training for existing team members.
* Work with engineering and quality control teams to resolve any production or technical issues.
* Monitor and report on performance metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and rework rates.
* Lead daily briefings and participate in continuous improvement (e.g. 5S, Lean, Kaizen) initiatives.
* Maintain accurate production and personnel records.
* Provide feedback to staff and support performance appraisals and development plans.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum).
* Proven experience in a similar supervisory or team leader role within an assembly/manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of assembly processes and equipment.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
* Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
* Competent in using production management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
* NVQ Level 3 in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent is desirable.
* First Aid and Health & Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH) are a plus.
Benefits
* Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
* Annual flu vaccine
* Free annual health check during working hours.
* Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
* Lavish Long service awards
* Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
* Electric vehicle charging ports
* Full access to car emergency kit.
* Annual Christmas raffle
* Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
* Secure, free onsite parking.
* Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
* Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
* Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.
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