Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor

Application Deadline: 27 August 2025

Department: Contracts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Site Manager

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. 

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. 

Role OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Assembly Supervisor to lead and oversee day-to-day operations within our assembly department at our Banbridge Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of operatives, ensuring Health & Safety regulations are strictly followed, quality standards are upheld and  production targets are met This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to individuals with strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing or assembly environments. 
Job Title | Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor.
Location | Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Site Manager 

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Health & Safety regulations, including carrying out risk assessments and incident reporting. 
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of assembly line workers (direct and sub-contractor) to meet daily and weekly production targets. 
• Ensure that assembled products meet quality standards and specifications. 
• Monitor inventory levels of parts and materials, and liaise with procurement or stores to ensure adequate supply. 
• Train new staff and conduct regular refresher training for existing team members. 
• Work with engineering and quality control teams to resolve any production or technical issues. 
• Monitor and report on performance metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and rework rates. 
• Lead daily briefings and participate in continuous improvement (e.g. 5S, Lean, Kaizen) initiatives. 
• Maintain accurate production and personnel records. 
• Provide feedback to staff and support performance appraisals and development plans. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria  

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum). 
• Proven experience in a similar supervisory or team leader role within an assembly/manufacturing environment. 
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes and equipment. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions. 
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations. 
• Competent in using production management systems and Microsoft Office tools. 

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. 
• NVQ Level 3 in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent is desirable. 
• First Aid and Health & Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH) are a plus. 

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Electric vehicle charging ports
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.