Assembly Zone Leader Lead the team. Drive production. Deliver quality. We are looking for a hands-on Assembly Zone Leader to lead and motivate an assembly team, drive production output and maintain high standards of quality, health, safety and environmental compliance. This is a practical leadership role combining team management, production planning and hands-on manufacturing support.
Lead, organise and motivate the assembly team to achieve production targets.
Plan daily workloads, monitor performance and take corrective action to keep production on track.
Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping.
Ensure team members understand and deliver required quality standards.
Support 8D root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.
Promote continuous improvement and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Conduct team briefings, performance reviews and identify training requirements.
Ensure team members understand their roles, responsibilities and expectations.
Sign off production runs where required.
Set up equipment in line with approved training.
Operate machinery and equipment when required to meet production demands.
Support wider business requirements and additional duties as necessary.
1–2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
Previous experience within a manufacturing assembly environment.
MIG welding and fabrication experience.
Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Confident numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
A strong work ethic, reliability and a flexible, hands-on approach.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team while meeting deadlines.
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Working 39 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 0630am to 1645pm
Desirable Experience - Previous experience within a manufacturing business. - Familiarity with disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Key Personal Attributes - Enthusiastic, proactive and results-driven. - Strong leadership and team development skills. - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability. - Practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing. - Confident communicator at all levels. - Adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Additional Requirements - The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of the responsibilities associated with the role, including occasional unsociable hours and out-of-hours contact from the business or customers when required.
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Assembly Zone Leader in Gateshead employer: TEXO RECRUITMENT LIMITED
TEXO RECRUITMENT LIMITED is an attractive employer due to its focus on skilled labor roles, offering competitive pay and ongoing contract opportunities. The company fosters a professional environment where employees can grow their expertise in welding and fabrication. With a commitment to quality and safety, workers can expect a supportive atmosphere that values their contributions.
