Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Through Hole Assembly Supervisor to oversee and lead the through-hole assembly department. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the team, ensuring quality standards are met, and delivering products on time to meet customer and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Management:

Supervise, coach, and mentor the through-hole assembly team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Conduct regular team meetings and briefings to ensure clear communication of goals, updates, and priorities. Manage team scheduling, attendance, and workload distribution to ensure coverage and productivity. Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews in collaboration with HR/management. Identify training needs and facilitate ongoing development for team members, including cross-training and upskilling. Support a positive working environment by addressing interpersonal issues, resolving conflicts, and promoting team morale. Promote health, safety, and wellbeing practices throughout the department.

Production Oversight & Quality Assurance:

Coordinate all activities related to through-hole PCB assembly to meet production targets and quality standards. Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs to guide team activities. Monitor production processes and implement improvements to maximise efficiency. Work with the Quality team to ensure all assemblies meet IPC-A-610 standards and customer specifications. Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for any production or quality issues.

Collaboration & Communication:

Liaise with planning, procurement, engineering, and other production teams to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution. Communicate effectively across departments to coordinate priorities and share updates. Maintain accurate production records and ensure timely reporting of KPIs and department performance.

Standard Responsibilities

Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies to ensure an integrated contribution to Garner Osborne's corporate objectives Observe and comply with all company policies and procedures and for Health and Safety at Work Be actively engaged in contributing towards an inclusive culture, creating spaces for diverse perspectives, and serving as an ally in the workplace Participate in learning and development activities that develop personal effectiveness and assist in improving performance in the role, including the development of others within the business. Support and contribute to business initiatives and objectives Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in line with the level of responsibility of the post and to meet the changing needs of the organisation

Requirements and skills:

Essential:

Conversational level of verbal communication skills in English Experience in through-hole PCB assembly, with a solid understanding of the assembly process and quality standards. Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing or electronics environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead by example and build positive team relationships. Confident communicator who can provide clear instructions, feedback, and motivation. Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings. Well-organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

IPC-A-610 certification. Experience with mixed-technology assemblies (SMT and through-hole). Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.75-16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Assembly: 2 years (required) Supervising: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person