Assembly Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Milton Keynes is recruiting an Assembly Manager to lead the busy assembly department on a permanent, Monday-to-Friday basis. This hands-on role drives day-to-day production in a clean, high-precision environment linked to motorsport and cutting-edge projects.

You will manage five assembly technicians, run morning meetings, set KPIs, schedule work, and champion training and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small assembly team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to manage KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong man-management and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly department and manage five technicians.
• Run morning meetings and monitor targets.
• Coordinate with design and other departments on prototypes.
• Schedule work and resolve issues in build processes.
• Promote continuous improvement and safe working practices.

Skills

Team leadership

KPIs

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Communication

Job description

Assembly Manager

Milton Keynes

Permanent role

You'll be working on some really exciting and state of the art projects with my client working with F1 teams and high end motorsport companies. No shift work in this role, it's a Monday to Friday straight days working a 40 hour week with paid breaks…..

Through growth and a busy order book they are looking for someone like you to join their exciting and growing team. You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of production for the busy assembly department.

Leading training, appraisals, setting KPIs, promoting continuous improvement and scheduling work will all be key parts of this role. You will be working within an immaculate manufacturing environment, it's very much a hand assembly process which means it's clean and no heavy/noisy machinery.

Any fast paced manufacturing background would be considered for this role. You'll be leading a team of 5 skilled assembly technicians employees which means strong man management is required. It's a very target driven environment and within the motorsport sector which can be demanding at times. There is electrical and mechanical assembly in this departments so we are looking for someone with experience in both skills.

They have a specially kitted out workshop that you would be proud to show customers which is located conveniently just on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre.

What's your typical day going to look like? Well, you'll be ensuring the wheel keeps turning with everything assembly, including running morning meetings, ensuring targets are being met, review upcoming designs with other depts, raise any concerns on current prototypes in build and assist with resolving these issues.