Assembly Manager

Leicester LE3

• Up to £50,000
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
  Monday to Friday Days

A growing manufacturing business in Leicestershire is looking for an experienced Assembly Manager / Production Manager to lead assembly and production operations within a bespoke turnkey engineering environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving productivity, quality, team performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

The Role

You will oversee daily assembly and production activities, ensuring output, quality, and delivery targets are achieved while leading and developing a skilled manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day assembly and production operations
• Leading, training, and developing production staff
• Monitoring workflow, productivity, and manufacturing performance
• Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
• Ensuring quality standards, SOPs, and health & safety procedures are followed
• Supporting stock control and production planning activities
• Using ERP/MRP systems to support production and traceability
• Analysing production data and reporting performance metrics

About You

You may currently work as a:

• Assembly Manager
• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Manufacturing Team Leader

You should have:

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, assembly, or production environments
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and performance
• ERP/MRP system knowledge
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Monday to Friday days role with early Friday finish
• Long-term progression opportunities

If you are interested in this Assembly Manager opportunity, please apply today with your CV to Kristi.hopwood@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call on 0116 218 1640 for immediate consideration.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation