Trailer Assembly Line Manager; x2

Department: Trailer & Rigid Trailer Assembly
Reports To: Production Director
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £40k+

MV Fruehauf is a leading UK trailer engineering and manufacturing company, operating from a large facility in Grantham. The business has undergone significant investment and transformation in recent years, with expansion of product lines, modern fabrication machinery, upgraded facilities, and a growing workforce.

The Assembly Line Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of the assembly line at MV Fruehauf’s Grantham facility. The role ensures production targets are met while maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and driving continuous improvement across people, processes, and equipment.

Production & Operations

• Manage day-to-day assembly line operations to meet production schedules, output targets, and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
• Monitor production performance against KPIs and take corrective action where required.

People Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop assembly line supervisors and operatives.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skills coverage, and training are in place.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and address disciplinary matters in line with company policy.
• Promote a positive, engaged, and safety-focused team culture.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products are assembled in accordance with MV Fruehauf quality standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate and resolve defects and non-conformances.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal procedures.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Take full responsibility for health and safety on the assembly line.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Proactively identify hazards and implement preventative measures to reduce incidents and near misses.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Lead problem-solving activities using root cause analysis tools.
• Support the introduction of new products, processes, and equipment.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular production updates and reports to senior management.
• Liaise with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure alignment across departments.
• Escalate risks and issues promptly with clear, data-driven recommendations.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong understanding of assembly line operations and production planning.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with in heavy manufacturing, automotive, or trailer/body building sectors.
• IOSH or similar health & safety qualification.
• Experience working with ERP or production planning systems
• Onsite parking
• Opportunity to work in a growing facility with investment in technology and processes

Please email all applications to  and include your CV and any other relevant information with your application including your availability.

Fruehauf is an Equal Opportunities employer:
We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Fruehauf provides a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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