Battery Production Manager

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Parental leave policy: maternity

Company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Open employee networks

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) seeks a Battery Production Manager to lead safe, efficient, high-quality battery production. You will manage large teams, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with engineering, maintenance and quality to deliver outstanding performance.

The role focuses on yielding strong safety, quality and delivery while enabling personal leadership growth within one of the world’s iconic automotive brands.

Qualifications

• Leading battery manufacturing operations across multiple production areas.
• Coaching and developing large production teams.
• Driving continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, high-quality battery production across key lines.
• Lead large operational teams and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor KPIs and drive actions for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Implement equipment introductions and process improvements with engineering and maintenance.

Job description

In the Manufacturing team at JLR's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you'll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

Join JLR at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) and help deliver the battery technologies powering the next generation of our vehicles. Working at the forefront of innovation, you'll lead large-scale manufacturing operations that are shaping a more electrified future while developing your own leadership career within one of the world's most recognised automotive businesses.

As a Battery Production Manager, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality battery production. Leading large operational teams and driving continuous improvement, you'll help create the foundations for future vehicle programmes while making a lasting impact on people, performance and product excellence.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a highly visible leadership role within our battery manufacturing operations. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance across multiple production areas, developing high-performing teams and ensuring the successful delivery of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment objectives.

Here's what to expect:

• Leading battery manufacturing operations across key production areas, including frame welding, energy management module assembly, battery stack assembly and battery pack assembly
• Developing, coaching and supporting large production teams, creating a culture where people can grow, contribute and maximise their full potential
• Driving operational excellence through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities that improve yield, throughput and efficiency
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, supply chain and quality teams to introduce new equipment, automation and process improvements
• Monitoring operational performance, quality measures and production KPIs while implementing actions that deliver sustainable business improvement

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Leading large, multi-shift manufacturing teams and delivering output, quality and cost targets within a high-volume production environment
• Applying lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to improve operational performance
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of quality systems, defect reduction strategies, yield improvement and overall equipment effectiveness
• Interpreting production data, operational KPIs and manufacturing dashboards to support effective decision-making and performance improvement
• Collaborating effectively across engineering, maintenance, supply chain and quality functions while leading change within complex manufacturing operations

At JLR, you'll work with pioneering brands and products while helping to build our shared future. You'll have the chance to flourish in an environment where individuality is celebrated, success is recognised and everyone belongs. Alongside a competitive salary and tailored benefits, you'll be supported to continuously grow and develop, learn from the brightest minds and contribute to innovations that redefine Modern Luxury for JLR, our clients, our communities and our planet.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you'll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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