Assembly Manager up to £60k Full Time Location: Newport Monday-Friday 7:00-16:00The Opportunity:Our Customer is undergoing a major organisational change to prepare for a significant pipeline of projects. To support this growth and improve operational discipline, they have created a new Assembly Manager role. This position will play a critical part in strengthening delivery capability, embedding operational culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead and manage operations across multiple projectsEnsure safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards are met. Project Integration Act as Operations representative within project teams.Collaborate with Project Delivery Managers and other stakeholders to align operational activities. Team Management Oversee Team Managers and operational staff (approx. 148 people, including operators, team leaders, logistics, planners).Strengthen the operations pool and manage external contractors. Process and Continuous Improvement Implement structured 5S methodology and other Lean initiatives.Drive cultural change and embed operational discipline. Resource Planning Allocate resources effectively across projects and workshops.Support ramp-up for major projects through structured planning. Accountability Take ownership of operational performance and delivery outcomes.Report functionally to the Operations Director. Essential Requirements Proven experience in operations management within a ..... full job details .....