Assembly Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Gloucester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£42,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Manufacturing Leadership KPI Management Team Management Process Improvement Communication Skills Production Management Lean 5S

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assembly Manager

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £40,000 plus shift premium DOE

Term: Permanent, Full‑Time

Shifts: Mon – Fri Rotating – 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm

Overtime: Available and paid at a premium

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading, high‑volume manufacturer. As part of their ongoing growth, we are looking for an Assembly Manager to join their fast‑paced assembly operation to support with increased business demand.

Assembly Manager – Role Overview

As the Assembly Manager, you will lead a team within the Assembly department, ensuring production targets are met, workflows run smoothly, and quality standards remain consistently high. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your presence, energy, and ability to motivate a long‑standing workforce will be essential.

You will split your time between the shop floor and office, managing KPIs, supporting process improvements, and driving productivity in a fast-moving environment where kitchens are delivered within 24 hours of order.

Key Responsibilities of the Assembly Manager

  • Lead and motivate a team of 5–10 within the Assembly area
  • Maintain output, quality, and safety KPIs across rotating shifts
  • Hold individuals accountable while building trust within long‑serving teams
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S
  • Align with the opposite shift manager to ensure consistent communication and workflow
  • Ensure units are assembled in sequence and ready for delivery within tight timescales
  • Identify inefficiencies, revamp SOPs, and implement process improvements
  • Work closely with planning, production, and senior leadership teams

Experience & Skills Required

  • Previous experience in manufacturing or production leadership
  • Proven ability to manage tough or long‑standing teams
  • Confidence and resilience - able to hold people accountable while remaining fair and approachable
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Experience working to KPIs and delivering against productivity targets
  • Any exposure to lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methods is beneficial

Personal Attributes

  • Energetic and proactive with a strong work ethic
  • Able to command respect without being dictatorial
  • Calm under pressure with a solution‑focused mindset
  • Comfortable being highly visible on the shop floor
  • Clear, confident communicator across a diverse workforce

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Enhanced overtime rates
  • Health insurance and cash plan
  • 23 days holiday bank holidays
  • Generous Pension scheme
  • EV charging, cycle‑to‑work scheme, Perkbox
  • Fully funded management development programme
  • A supportive induction with an experienced Assembly Shift Manager on site

If you are an experienced leader with a strong presence on the shop floor and a passion for driving performance, we would love to hear from you for this Assembly Manager position.

INDMAN

Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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