Grinding Team Leader

Xtrac Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Safety Workwear

Job summary

Xtrac Ltd in Thatcham, Berkshire, is seeking a Grinding Team Leader to drive daily performance in our state-of-the-art transmission grinding cell. You will lead a skilled team, manage workload, ensure on-time production, and promote continuous improvement.

The role requires experience in manufacturing, people leadership, and a background in cylindrical grinding; you will implement maintenance, monitor KPIs, and support development of team members in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing people and leading a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cylindrical grinding expertise desirable.
• Ability to drive change and promote positive working environment.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Approachable with confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and workload organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your team adheres to the workload schedule, on time and to optimum productivity.
• Manage current and upcoming workload and staffing for the team.
• Identify continuous improvements and promote this attitude within the team.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained; follow preventive maintenance measures.
• Assist in solving quality issues by generating RFCs, investigating NCRs and scrap reasons.
• Understand and promote achievement of factory KPIs.
• Lead the daily department SQDP meeting and report back at the daily management SQDP walk.
• Lead by example, manage daily performance and conduct; support development reviews with team members.

Skills

People management

Manufacturing environment

Cylindrical grinding

Change management

Engineering degree

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Xtrac is the world’s leading design and manufacture of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.

Xtrac also has a new partnership with Zoerkler, a specialist in gear manufacture and precision engineering. This strategic venture marks a significant step forward in our ambitious growth plans and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class transmission components and systems to our customers.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Grinding Team Leader on dayshift to provide leadership, manage workload and delegate activities to achieve required levels of quality, output and productivity from the department. Alongside this, you’ll be managing and monitoring performance of individuals with different skill sets in the Grinding Team

• Ensuring your team is adhering to, and delivering to the workload schedule, on time and to optimum levels of productivity
• Management of current and upcoming workload, and to manage your team in accordance with this
• Proactively identifying continuous improvements and promoting this attitude within the team
• Ensuring the machinery and equipment is being utilised / maintained and your team are aware of preventative maintenance measures and controls
• Participate in and utilise their skills to solve quality related problems by generating RFCs, investigating NCRs and scrap booking reasons
• Understand, explain and promote the need to achieve the factory KPIs
• Lead the daily department SQDP meeting and report back at the daily management SQDP walk
• Lead by example and manage daily issues of performance and conduct, support team development initiatives and carry out personal development reviews with team members

About You

You’ll need to have the following skills, experience and/or abilities to be successful in this role:

• Experience of managing people, mentoring individuals or the ability to lead a team with a positive attitude to increase performance is critical
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is critical
• Cylindrical grinding expertise highly desirable
• The ability to effect change and promote a positive working environment is critical
• Higher education in an engineering discipline would be highly desirable
• Be approachable and have an appreciation for confidentiality
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to organise workload and people

About Xtrac

Here at Xtrac, we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Motorsport and High-Performance Automotive Transmission Solutions. Our products are used internationally across the most prestigious motorsport events so naturally we have a passion for winning and continuously improving, whether that be our products, our people, or our business. Our vision is to transform into a world class high performance automotive supplier whilst retaining our position as a world leader in motorsport, so now is the time to join our journey, make an impact and contribute to the success of our future.

What makes us who we are is our people. We share behaviours and values to ensure Xtrac remain world class and have a culture that delivers!

We are…

• Accountable
• Externally Focused
• Yearn to Learn

If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity, you could be just what Xtrac are looking for.

DEI Statement

Xtrac believe that diversity is not only a fundamental value but also a key driver of innovation, growth and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including to but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion disability and veteran status. We recognise that diverse teams are more creative, collaborative and effective in solving complex problems and driving positive change.

Xtrac are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through recruitment, training and development, and advancement opportunities for all employees. By embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the experience of our employees and the communities we serve.

Join us at Xtrac and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual. Together we will drive innovation, excellence and success.

Company benefits include

• Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Care
• Eye Care Assistance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• On-site Parking
• Reward & Recognition Incentives
• Flexible Working for Some Roles
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
• Free Safety Workwear