Job Description
Job Title:  Assembly Supervisor
Posting Start Date:  11/20/25
Job Description: 

Why you should join:

This role gives you the chance to lead and make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Value Stream Leader to achieve all performance criteria, including the training and development of Team Leaders and Operators. This position allows you to lead a designated assembly team, set the standard through your actions, and contribute to continuous improvement. It’s an opportunity to grow your leadership skills, influence operational success, and be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration. 

Your main tasks:

• Day to day supervision of staff.
• In conjunction with Team leaders, create Daily/ Weekly plans that deliver the business requirements for the area
• Drive the performance of the team to achieve the defined plan/efficiency within the department. 
• Display and ensure all team members always display TE’s core values and behaviours and holding them accountable.
• Hold and record regular effective 1-1's with team members and feedback to the VSL.
• Assist the VSL in giving performance and behavioural feedback for year end in line with TE’s core values.
• Ensure that your own and the teams work is finished on time and to the correct standard.
• To contribute to achieving departmental targets – specifically ‘Delivery on Time’, Quality and efficiency.
• When required to be part of the team to assist with quality investigations and reviews to determine true root cause of defects, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Identify development needs within the area, and with the support of the VSL, organise and plan training solutions accordingly. 
• Host team reviews and manage team PIM boards, to include reporting to VSL.
• To be accountable for the team’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, communicate these with the team members, and feedback with potential solutions when not on target.
• Ensure company procedures and policies are upheld.
• To ensure health and safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.
• To support other teams when required.
• Liaise with other departments and managers when required.
• Raise Maintenance Tickets to ensure any breakdowns are resolved promptly.
• When required, to carry out/be part of a team on TEOA/KAISAN activities.
• Ensure 5S is maintained to the standards required and be part of the audit and implantation process.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time.
• To adopt and sustain a flexible and proactive approach in all departmental work activities. 
• To work to the departmental fundamental rules.
• To ensure a positive attitude and good team working is encouraged and supported.
• To develop team members and provide support as needed.

Your ideal background:

  • Previous experience of leading a team.
  • Good general education with a high standard
  • The ability to work in a methodical way with minimum supervision.
  • Be computer literate; experience with Excel and SAP is beneficial.

Required Skills and experience:

  • Cross functional Communication skills
  • Customer focused
  • Results driven i.e., H & S, Efficiency, Quality, DOT,
  • Planning & organising the workload within the department.
  • Understanding & recognising development requirements in the team.
  • To be able to demonstrate Teamwork.
  • Accountability
  • Innovation
  • Behaviours – Lead by example

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF
United Kingdom

Travel Required:  None
Requisition ID:  143768
Workplace Type: 
External Careers Page:  Manufacturing