Assembly Team Leader - RTU

Lucy Electric; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medium voltage switching solutions seeks an Assembly Team Leader in Dammam. The role involves leading the RTU assembly team to meet production targets while ensuring high efficiency, quality, and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in electrical or mechanical assembly, along with a technical degree and strong interpersonal skills. Join us to drive continuous improvement and uphold our commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience in assembly plants, preferably in the switchgear industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RTU Assembly Team to achieve production targets.
• Ensure efficiency above 85% in the assembly area.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

Technical Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Tools

Job description

Internal Job Title: Assembly Team Leader - RTU

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location: Dammam

Job Reference No: 3778

Job Purpose

Lead the RTU Assembly Team to achieve the Production Targets and high levels of efficiency, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

Job Context

Ensure that all HSE, Quality, Inventory, On-Time Delivery, and Productivity requirements are followed by the Assembly Line Team.

Job Dimensions

The job involves regular interactions with all business functions, especially Fabrication and SCM. Interactions with Internal Sales are also common.

Key Accountabilities

• Meet daily RTU assembly targets as per the production plan.
• Allocate workload to team members daily based on capacity and plan.
• Be accountable for meeting daily assembly targets.
• Maintain efficiency above 85% in the RTU Assembly area.
• Ensure overall housekeeping and act as a 6S champion on the shop floor.
• Ensure tools and fixtures are maintained and report issues promptly.
• Champion ISO quality standards and safety standards.
• Facilitate a safe working environment and adhere to safety procedures.
• Ensure all staff are aware of HSE procedures, rules, and initiatives.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, BOM, and Teamcenter data.
• Possess technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Promote positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement using lean methodologies.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum qualifications and experience include:

• Over 5 years of leadership experience in a production environment, particularly in electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Experience in assembly plants, preferably in the switchgear industry or SMT RMUs.
• Technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety regulations.
• Proactive, self-starting, and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and lean tools like Kaizen, VSM, Gemba.
• Strong analytical and planning skills for managing large teams (>200 employees).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of the importance of quality and safety in manufacturing.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills for resolving inter-departmental issues.
• Positive attitude and emotional intelligence.
• Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work with diverse nationalities.
• Initiative-taking and proactive in handling responsibilities.

About Us

Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group entities. Originating over 200 years ago in Oxford, UK, the group has grown globally, employing over 1,400 people across various countries including the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, and more.

Lucy Electric provides medium voltage switching and protection solutions for electrical distribution, aiming to deliver reliable electricity worldwide.

Interested? We look forward to your application. Apply today!