Assembly Shift Team Leader sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.
 
This role is initially on a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months with scope for extension.
 
30 hours per week, afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm.
 
The Role:
As an Assembly Team Shift Leader, you will join the team responsible for the production of the company’s tambour door range. Your duties will include:

• Supervising employees working on the assembly line, providing clear instructions and constructive feedback where necessary to ensure production timescales are met and quality standards are adhered to
• Provide detailed instructions and guidance to ensure the shift runs efficiently, monitoring for any potential disruptions and troubleshooting, to ensure they are dealt with promptly
• Coaching new or less experienced colleagues to ensure they can perform their role and adhere to the agreed processes and procedures
• Provide insight and suggestions to the Site Manager on how to improve the process to ensure peak productivity and efficiency
• The successful candidate will also have key holding responsibility

• Previous experience in light production and hands on assembly work
• Previous experience fabrication would also be desirable
• Able to lead with empathy and in an approachable manner
• The ability to understand and deliver instructions, and further training where necessary
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and take ownership for production whilst on shift with a basic understanding of production flow with a quality focused mindset
• Good knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations
• CNC experience is desirable
• A forklift licence would be an advantage, but not essential
• A solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures would be an advantage, but not essential
• An ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics would be an advantage, but not essential.

• £15.19 per hour (£23,696.40 per annum on 30 hours per week)
• £1,000 per month shift allowance (£12,000 per annum)
• 30 hours per week
• Afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Social culture and events