Assembly Team Leader

Job Summary We’re looking for a hands-on Electrical Assembler Team Leader to oversee and support the daily operations of our Traffic Controller production line in Melsonby. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in electrical assembly that possess mechanical knowledge and enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and ensuring high quality and safety standards. Shifts: 8.30 AM till 5 PM Monday to Thursday and a 2.30 PM finish on a Friday. Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership & Performance Management: Lead and motivate production teams, ensuring alignment with production plans. Provide feedback, drive continuous improvement, and support employee development. * Production Oversight: Manage end-to-end production of Traffic Controllers, including assembly, testing, and quality control. Ensure output meets customer requirements and delivery schedules. * Process Improvement & Compliance: Implement lean manufacturing practices and 5S principles. Monitor operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and health & safety regulations. * Problem Solving & Quality Assurance: Lead root cause analysis for production or quality issues. Investigate and resolve non-conformances, customer complaints, and ensure corrective actions are taken and tracked. * Technical Assembly: Support hands on electro-mechanical assembly work, interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and using appropriate tools and handling equipment safely. * Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Work cross-functionally to support process innovation and cost saving measures. Requirements * Driving Licence and car. * Proven supervisory or experience of leading team members. * 3 years hands-on experience in electro-mechanical production. * Experience in Pannel Building is advantageous. * Six Sigma or equivalent Lean Manufacturing training is advantageous. * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc) * Logical and creative thinking * Creative problem solving with an aptitude for researching, identifying and applying different technologies * Planning and managing design tasks and documenting process If you are passionate about electrical assembly and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team