Process Leader

Careers Jaguar Land Rover; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity and paternity leave policies

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Education and training funding

Open employee networks

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Wolverhampton seeks a Senior Process Leader to guide Process Leaders, Team Leaders and Associates in delivering safety, quality and efficiency within the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC).

You will lead high-performing teams in a dynamic production environment, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance to remove constraints and drive process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing manufacturing teams to deliver targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives and operational roadmaps to enhance performance
• Reviewing operational data, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actions
• Supporting workforce planning, capability development and training programmes
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and production stakeholders to remove constraints and improve process flow
• Interpreting performance data and using problem-solving techniques to deliver improvements
• Building relationships and coaching others to achieve shared objectives
• Applying continuous improvement tools and production metrics to quality management systems
• Leading a team within the Machine Hall to drive operational excellence
• Working with cutting-edge technology to ensure efficient, sustainable, and high-quality production
• Powering iconic electric cars at Jaguar Land Rover's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC)

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Safety

Tools

Lean manufacturing training

Job description

Within the three shift working pattern, this role combines people leadership with operational performance. You'll guide Process Leaders, Team Leaders and Associates, helping them achieve ambitious goals while championing a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability. You'll be trusted to make decisions, solve challenges and influence positive change across the operation. Here's what to expect:

• Leading and developing manufacturing teams to deliver targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives, workplace organisation standards and operational roadmaps that enhance performance
• Reviewing operational data, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actions that improve efficiency and productivity
• Supporting workforce planning, capability development and training programmes to help teams maximise their full potential
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and production stakeholders to remove constraints, solve problems and improve process flow
• Demonstrating experience of leading large teams within a manufacturing, production or operational environment
• Applying knowledge of health and safety processes, safe systems of work and operational best practice
• Interpreting performance data and using structured problem-solving techniques to deliver improvements
• Building effective relationships, communicating clearly and coaching others to achieve shared objectives
• Showing experience of continuous improvement tools, production metrics and quality management systems
• Technical Machining experience
• 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 and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Process Leader, you'll lead high-performing teams within our Machine Hall, delivering operational excellence while creating an environment where people can grow, contribute and thrive. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, embrace change and make a visible impact across safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement. Working at the forefront of innovation, you'll gain broad leadership experience, learn from talented colleagues and play a key role in building our shared future.

At JLR, you'll work with pioneering brands and products in a business that's redefining Modern Luxury. You'll bring your unique talents to a culture of creativity where individuality is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged and success is recognised.

We offer tailored benefits, opportunities to continuously grow and develop, and an enjoyable environment where everyone belongs. This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you'll do extraordinary work with amazing people.

• 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 competitive pension
• 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
• 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.