Assembly Team Leader

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TE Connectivity is seeking an Assembly Team Leader in Hastings, on-site, full-time, to supervise assembly line activities, manage production scheduling, monitor KPIs, maintain EH&S standards, and drive continuous improvement with Lean tools. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, coaching and development, and a track record of improving productivity and quality through structured problem solving. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership of teams, performance management, and development plans, with metrics on efficiency and waste reduction; highlight Lean experience, EH&S compliance, and familiarity with quality controls; prepare examples of root-cause analysis and cross-team collaboration, and demonstrate readiness to contribute on day one.

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

  We are experiencing a sustained period of growth, with exciting new projects on the horizon. Due to an internal promotion, we now have an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to begin or advance their career in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment. This is a key and varied role where you will play an essential part in our assembly operations—monitoring and coordinating production line activities, preparing schedules, resolving day-to-day issues, and ensuring strict adherence to quality standards. Join us and be part of a supportive team where your contributions will make a real impact.

your new role:

 

• Supervising and directing the daily activities of assembly line workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, coaching and appraisals
• Creating reports and records of production processes, tools, issues performance, and inventory; sharing them with plant managers and providing suggestions to improve productivity and quality
• Monitoring the key performance indicators, achieving targets and required quality standards, and motivating the team to create a high-performance culture with improved efficiency
• Ensure that day to day EH&S standards are maintained across the site
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
• Lead problem-solving efforts to resolve customer concerns and eliminate root causes

 

Your ideal background:

 

• Strong team leadership and motivational skills
• Experience in managing team performance through coaching, appraisals, and development plans
• Ability to drive employee engagement and foster a high-performing team culture
• Solid understanding of assembly operations and process optimization
• Capable of planning and organizing work to maximize labor, material, and equipment use
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and tool
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) regulations and standards
• Familiarity with quality control processes and standards

 

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Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)