Process Leader

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Enhanced parental leave policies

Company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme for education

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working options

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) seeks a Process Leader to guide Team Leaders and Associates in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee safety systems, and ensure delivery of quality outputs aligned with GPS and QOS standards.

You will be responsible for improving SQDCPE metrics, supervising frontline teams, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large groups in high-volume or complex processes.
• Knowledge of safety processes and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interrogate and interpret data for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Team Leaders and Associates within manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement and SQDCPE metrics within the area.
• Manage constraint identification and bottleneck improvement.
• Report on shift performance and SQDCPE metrics daily/weekly/monthly.
• Ensure operations follow GPS principles and SOS procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Safety processes

Team coordination

Tools

GPS principles

QOS techniques

IPS/ CI tools

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.

The Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Process Leader is a front-line leader within the production operations team, managing Team Leaders and Associates within the manufacturing area under their direct control. The Process Leader will oversee the fostering teamwork, driving continuous improvement and will be a role model for our creators code values.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, alongside leading your own team, you will work cross functionally with other departments and will oversee the improving of the SQDCPE metrics within their area. Here’s what to expect:

• Overall responsibility for achieving and driving the improvement of SQDCPE metrics within the manufacturing area under their direct control
• Supervise, lead and coach Team Leaders in continuous improvement and achieving their SQDCPE metrics
• Drive constraint management and ensure bottlenecks are identified and improved upon
• Managing and reporting on shift performance and SQDCPE metrics on a daily/ weekly/ monthly basis
• Ensure that their area operates to the Global Production System (GPS) principles and standards, using the latest Quality Operating System (QOS) techniques
• Manage and work by the Safety Operating Systems (SOS) during all stages of Launch, Rate of climb and steady state production
• Support employee attendance initiatives and manage absence control activities such as counselling, capability and disciplinary procedures

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:

• A good knowledge and understanding of safety processes and safe systems of work
• Ability to interrogate and interpret data, required for problem solving
• A flexible approach to adapt with frequent change and to ensure efficient running of the operation
• Evidence of leadership ability and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and synchronising large groups of people in high volume or high complex processes
• Knowledge of Propulsion manufacturing would be advantageous
• Understanding of IPS/ CI/ Quality Tools & Problem Solving /CCAR process/ PDCA/ Finance and Budget control would be an advantage

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.

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