Assembly Team Leader

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Job description

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Overview:

The main purpose of this role is to direct and lead the Assembly team to ensure that all required Assembly accountabilities/outputs/standards are achieved or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organisation of team, equipment, paperwork and general area, prioritising workload at all times to meet customer requirements detailed in the planning spreadsheet.
• Communicate messages from the management team positively to the team to promote an inclusive can-do mentality.
• Active participation in mandatory and appropriate developmental leadership and/or skills training courses.
• Handle personnel activities in relation to team members on a daily basis in accordance with company policy and procedure i.e. attendance (timekeeping including breaks, absence management, holiday, medical appointments etc.), inductions, work groups and overtime management etc
• Handling of personnel issues relating to performance management and team conflicts using 1:1s, workgroups, coaching performance/behaviours, PDR s and seeking management support when appropriate.
• Ensure that all activities carried out in the department comply with all H&S requirements.
• Utilise the skills matrix to identify gaps in training and work to complete required SSWs and Tool Box Talks.
• Apply a culture of continuous improvement in conjunction with the Assembly Manager to work towards directly improving department KPIs.
• Ensure quality standards are met at all times and work to improve where necessary.
• Lead and effectively supervise the team to maintain a high level of housekeeping within the Assembly areas including undertaking housekeeping checks daily and highlighting any issues accordingly.
• Work with the Assembly Management team to actively support and encourage company and departmental initiatives.
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage the Company Values and relevant behaviours.

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to lead, engage and inspire team to perform at their best and achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Confidence and ability to manage day to day personnel activities including performance management and coaching conversations, remaining open in communication with Assembly Manager.
• Ability to work with the Management team to achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Ability to identify and drive positive change in self, individuals, teams and processes.
• Understanding of the Business requirements to manage performance.
• Strong H&S and general housekeeping awareness and knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake any relevant leadership training sessions.
• Computer literate and able to use the company system (IFS) or similar MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits & Working Hours:

40 hours per week

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)

Free flu vouchers

Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Free on-site parking

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