Head of Assembley
- Salary
Competitive Salary & Company Benefits
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Location
Cheshire
- Job type
Permanent
Are you an experienced Head of Assembly with a background in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing? We’re working with an advanced engineering organisation looking for a strong leader to head up their structural assembly operations. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of 6 direct reports and around 100 indirect staff, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met across a complex, high-compliance production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key department within a forward-thinking and fast-paced manufacturing site.
Head of Assembly
Full – Time, Permanent
Northwest, UK
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Head of Assembly
Job Description
Head of Assembly
Qualifications & Experience:
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’
Head of Assembly
Full – Time, Permanent
Northwest, UK
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Head of Assembly
Job Description
- Lead and manage all aspects of the assembly function, including manpower, workflow, quality, and output across multiple shifts.
- Supervise 6 direct reports (team leaders, supervisors, and support staff) and approximately 100 indirect reports.
- Oversee the assembly of large, high-tolerance structural components for aerospace applications, including spars, ribs, and reinforcements.
- Ensure strict compliance with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
- Drive Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Machining, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics to meet production targets.
- Promote and enforce a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring all operations comply with HSE standards and procedures.
- Track and report on operational KPIs including OEE, on-time delivery, labour efficiency, yield, and rework rates.
- Lead internal and external audits related to assembly processes and standards compliance.
- Support strategic decisions regarding layout improvements, new equipment, and operational expansion.
Head of Assembly
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5+ years in a senior leadership position within assembly operations, preferably in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
- Proven experience managing large teams in a regulated production environment.
- Deep understanding of metallic structural assembly and tight-tolerance, high-compliance manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated success in leading operational change and process improvement.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred.
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’
