Assembly Manager

ADS Laser Cutting; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ADS Laser Cutting, a leading UK provider of metal fabrication, is seeking an Assembly Manager for its site in Leicester. You will oversee day-to-day assembly operations, plan workflows, manage schedules, and allocate resources to meet production targets and deadlines.

You will lead assembly teams and drive quality improvements while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Join a family-run, ISO-certified facility with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or assembly management in manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering.
• Strong leadership, including team supervision and coaching.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate assembly workflows to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Solid understanding of health and safety and environmental practices (ISO or similar).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day assembly operations within the Leicester site to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Plan and coordinate assembly workflows, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor and manage assembly teams while maintaining high quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design, fabrication and quality teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Planning

Scheduling

Health and safety

ISO experience

Job description

Company Description

ADS Laser Cutting is a leading UK provider of metal laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing, and assembly services, offering bespoke through to volume solutions. As a full-service, family-run business, the company delivers complete design and engineering support under one roof, from concept through to finished and assembled components. ADS works on diverse projects, including intricate designs and high-volume parts for sectors such as rail, transport, and retail displays. The company has grown significantly, now operating from an 87,000-square-foot facility with over 100 employees and investing continually in advanced technology, machinery, and infrastructure. ADS is proud to hold ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, BS EN 1090 certifications and has received the Sapphire Gold Awards 2020, reflecting a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and safety.

Role Description

The Assembly Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day assembly operations within ADS Laser Cutting's on-site facility in Leicester. This full-time role includes planning and coordinating assembly workflows, managing schedules, and allocating resources to meet production targets and customer deadlines. The Assembly Manager leads and supports assembly teams, ensuring work is completed to high quality standards and in compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations. The role involves monitoring performance, resolving operational issues, implementing process improvements, and collaborating closely with design, fabrication, and quality departments. The Assembly Manager also contributes to training, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining a positive, safe, and efficient working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in production or assembly management within manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environments.
• Strong leadership skills, including team supervision, performance management, and coaching in a workshop or factory setting.
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and coordinating assembly workflows to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Solid understanding of health and safety, quality standards, and environmental practices (experience with ISO or similar