Group Leader

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% shift allowance

Annual Incentive Plan

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Employee recognition rewards

Job summary

Nexperia in Manchester is seeking a Group Leader to helm a production area in our wafer fabrication facility. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for area performance, safety and delivering production priorities during a four-night on/four-night off shift from 7pm to 7am.

You will lead and develop your team, coach performance, manage attendance and disciplinary matters, and work with engineering and planning to solve issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a production team in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Strong planning skills to manage staffing, holidays and priorities.
• Good communication skills at all levels and data-driven decision making.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team to meet Fab priorities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor area performance and address production issues promptly.
• Manage attendance, disciplinary and capability processes fairly.
• Plan staffing levels and coverage including holidays and overtime.
• Work with engineering, planning and support to resolve issues.
• Use production data to identify trends and present updates.
• Support continuous improvement to safety, quality, throughput and cost.
• Manage indirect budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build an engaged, accountable team aligned to targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Planning & organisation

Job description

Nexperia is committed to continued growth through next-generation technologies, sustainable manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are looking for a Group Leader to join Nexperia and lead a production area within our busy wafer fabrication facility. Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, you will be accountable for the performance of your area, providing clear leadership and acting as the main point of contact for operational and people-related matters. This is a shift-based role working four nights on and four nights off, from 7pm to 7am. Please note, we cannot support visa sponsorship for this role, only applicants with full right to work in the UK.

What you will do

As Group Leader, you will lead and develop your team while ensuring production priorities are understood and delivered safely and effectively. You will take ownership of your area’s performance and contribute directly to the Fab’s key performance indicators, including starts, outs, deliveries and throughput.

• Leading the safe and effective operation of your area, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and standards.
• Monitoring area performance and taking timely action to address production issues, risks and priorities.
• Managing and developing your team through regular feedback, coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Managing people-related matters fairly and consistently, including attendance, disciplinary and capability processes.
• Planning staffing levels and skills coverage, including holiday, overtime, training and area flexibility.
• Working closely with other Group Leaders, engineering, planning and support functions to resolve issues and achieve Fab priorities.
• Ensuring effective communication throughout the shift, including clear instructions, escalation and shift handovers.
• Using production data to identify trends, understand performance and present clear updates and analysis.
• Leading and supporting continuous improvement activity to improve safety, quality, output, flexibility and cost.
• Managing the area’s indirect budget and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Building an engaged and accountable team that works together to achieve and exceed company targets.

What you will need

• The ability to work four nights on and four nights off, from 7pm to 7am.
• Previous team leadership, deputy leadership, coaching or mentoring experience.
• A proven ability to lead, engage and develop others.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage changing production priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to communicate at all levels.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to read, understand, analyse and present production data.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow and apply company processes consistently.

What your benefits will include

• Remuneration and Reward – Competitive base salary with a 50% shift allowance, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, EV salary sacrifice scheme, recognition rewards, income protection and 12-times salary life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing – 257.4 hours of annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment discounts, and a variety of sports and social clubs.
• Professional Development – The opportunity to complete a leadership and management qualification, potential funded academic support up to PhD level, individual goal setting and development plans, and opportunities to progress through management or technical pathways both internally and globally.
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for employees to support charitable work.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Corporate membership of Neurodiversity in Business and recognition as a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups support Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community and Women in Nexperia, alongside a commitment to increase the number of women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

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