Assembly Team Leader

Reference: astl_1771868581

Assembly Team Leader

Lancing

£30-40K

Experienced Assembly Team Leader required to work for a specialist manufacturing business in Lancing. We are looking for someone with proven management skills combined with a positive, "can-do" attitude and a willingness to learn new skills are essential for this position, together with reliability, punctuality and the ability to provide leadership and motivation to your team.

Production Responsibilities

  • Master all Assembly processes
  • Train and mentor new production staff
  • Attend daily production huddles in order to understand workload priorities and schedule work accordingly
  • Liaise with the Production Manager regarding staffing requirements
  • Brief your team on project specifics and distribute work to staff members whilst giving consideration to their individual strengths
  • Pick bulk issue components required for completing works orders every day
  • Take full responsibility for Primary Assembly quality control
  • Use Barcoding & Warehousing to complete works orders etc.
  • Use software packages Shop Floor Data Capture to feedback operation times etc.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles in order to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement in all areas of production

KPIs

  • Primary Assembly workbenches to be fully prepared by 07:30am every morning
  • Production area to be left clean, tidy and organised at the end of every day ("A place for everything and everything in its place")

Qualifications

  • Some of the following would be useful but are not necessarily essential:
  • Core General Education including; NVQ / SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Performing Manufacturing Operations
  • BTEC Level 2 or 3 in Engineering / Manufacturing
  • EAL Level 3 Certificate in Team Leadership (Manufacturing)
  • Leadership & Management Certifications
  • Essential Safety & Compliance
  • Process Improvement/Lean Methodology

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading organisation where you will be able to learn and progress your career.

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to Nathan.woakes@proactiveglobal.com alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP30000 - GBP40000 per annum

West Sussex

Permanent

Added 23/02/2026
Reference: astl_1771868581

Assembly Team Leader

West Sussex
Permanent

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