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Electronics Assembly Department Manager
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Salary: From £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Crawley – Own transport required due to location
Working Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM | Fri 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
About the Role We are looking for an experienced Electronics Assembly Department Manager to oversee the daily running and organization of our client's assembly department. Specializing in electronic systems for defence and aerospace markets, they need a proactive leader with a strong background knowledge in PCB and electronics manufacturing processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Department Leadership: Manage, organize, and motivate the assembly team.
- Production & Planning: Plan schedules for personnel and equipment based on senior management priorities.
- Workflow Creation: Read production drawings and design efficient workflows for new assemblies.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify problems, maintain quality/efficiency, improve 6S standards, and suggest equipment/process upgrades.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and industry requirements.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Liaise effectively with Design, QA, and other production teams.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar management role within electronics/PCB manufacturing.
- Strong track record of driving production quality and efficiency.
- Ability to analyze production data and implement effective change.
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Own transport is essential.
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