ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR
Description
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and organise the Assembly department to meet daily output, quality and delivery targets.
· Establish simple, visual and practical work instructions for repeatable assembly work.
· Train and certify assembly workers on approved methods and workmanship standards.
· Plan daily manpower and job allocation according to production priorities.
· Ensure required parts, fixtures, tools and instructions are ready before assembly starts.
· Set simple in-process checks to prevent workmanship defects from moving downstream.
· Monitor productivity, rework, defects and outstanding orders daily.
· Standardise best-known assembly methods while keeping processes easy to follow.
· Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on new products and assembly problems.
· Develop multi-skilled operators and maintain a clear skills/training matrix.
· Drive housekeeping, discipline, efficiency and continuous improvement in the department.
Job Requirements
· Diploma/NITEC or equivalent qualification; strong assembly leadership capability is most important.
· Minimum 3 years of assembly/manufacturing experience with team-lead or supervisory exposure.
· Able to create simple work instructions and train operators effectively.
· Strong practical workmanship, visual quality and process-control mindset.
· Organised, hands-on and able to manage output under changing priorities.