Assembley Manager (MPM)

Description

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

The Assembly Manager is responsible for managing the production delivery for designated projects; with a specific emphasis on delivering operational effectiveness and ensuring all elements of production are carried out to world class standards

• Promote the effective use of team Kaizen boards and lead problem‑solving methodologies such as SCRA/CEDAC.
• Provide positive, proactive leadership that supports the adoption of best‑in‑class standards and processes.
• Support operations at other CAF locations, including sites in Spain, during industrialisation and serial production stages.
• Comply with MGCAF process requirements relating to Product Quality and Safety, Occupational Risk Prevention, and Environmental standards, according to the role being performed.
• Contribute to the identification and management of project Risks and Opportunities within the Core Program Team.
• Ensure all Manufacturing activities meet agreed deadlines in line with the Programme Plan, providing regular progress updates.
• Oversee the production process in line with the finite production schedule, maintaining a strong focus on right-first-time quality and on‑time delivery.
• Support the development, review, and monitoring of the HSE Plan, objectives, and targets.
• Lead a high‑performing and motivated production line(s), ensuring training needs are identified and addressed to support individual and team development.
• Lead and manage a production team, ensuring delivery across all PSQCD pillars (People, Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery).
• Identify and drive cost‑reduction opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives within production activities.
• Take ownership of manufacturing costs, including analysis, forecasting, and reporting to the Project Programme Manager.
• Coach and develop team leaders and staff in line with the CAF production system.
• Manage key business KPIs aligned to PSQCD to ensure outputs meet planned takt requirements.
• When required, act as the Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM) for specific projects, representing Manufacturing within the Core Team during the manufacturing and series production phases.
• Anticipate and resolve customer issues promptly, implementing solutions that support strong customer relationships and world‑class service standards.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Benefits

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance