Assembly Team Leader

The Role

To organise and control the day to day activities of the Assembly Department to deliver the planned production schedules and achieve all health and safety objectives.

Manage the day to day activities of Assembly department.

To locate and schedule product into Assembly department (KIT MARSHALLING)

In conjuction with the department supervisor, manage a team of production operators.

In conjunction with departmental supervisor assist with Bi-weekly and monthly stock checks of WIP and components materials including packing.

Carry out safety and quality audits/checks as required.

Problem solving

Training and coaching

Lead by example – demonstrate exemplary behaviours in line with Orbia’s values

Ensure all WIP and ancillary components are available to achieve the production plan.

Deputise for the department Supervisor as required.

Assist the Supervisor to develop improvement plans to ensure departmental objectives are implemented, monitored and continually improved within the Chippenham site.

Main Responsibilities

• All production orders are receipted correctly Assembly departments outputs cover the production plan requirements Exceptions reported to Assembly Supervisor.
• Adherence to level 1 HSE responsibilities.
• All accidents/near miss reported and paperwork complete in a timely manner.
• All non-conforming incidents reported and relevant paperwork completed with team members.
• Behavioural and safety audits completed to plan.
• Ensure all production and process recording systems are completed accurately.
• Ensure that any issues are being highlighted to the appropriate support function.
• Attendance and participation in improvement teams.
• Undertake training as identified by factory management.

Profile

• General secondary education.
• Experience of managing a team - Desirable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to accurately manage and control stock levels of multiple materials.
• Must be able to plan and organise activities of self to achieve a balance of proactive and reactive tasks.
• Practical experience of assembly operations - Desirable Practical experience of work scheduling, workstation planning and stock control.
• Previous SAP and Microsoft Office experience.
• IOSH Certification - Desirable
• Green Belt Training - Desirable

What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers

Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose?  Count on a warm welcome at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)!  Here we take responsibility for each other and our company.  We stay brave in pursuing calculated risks that fuel innovation.  and we embrace diversity in perspecives, skills and talents to transform the way we work and the impact we have on the world.  Above all we encourage all our employees to develop their talents and to become the best version of themselves. Together as a strong team, we grow and deliver on our purpose every day.  Orbia B&I is the place to be if you truly wish to make an impact.  In addition to working with an enthusiastic professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive and benefit package.

Organisation

Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, Wavin, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 60 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments for global citizens. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.

Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.