Process Leader

JLR; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave policy

4 week paternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Company bonus

Education funding

Employee support networks

Life Assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

JLR's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton is hiring a Process Leader to oversee Team Leaders and Associates on the production floor. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while modelling our creators code values.

You will manage shift performance, coordinate with GPS/QOS/SOS frameworks, analyse data to remove bottlenecks, and lead a large, high-volume team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of safety processes and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interrogate and interpret data for problem solving.
• Flexible approach to frequent change and efficient operation.
• Evidence of leadership ability and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for achieving and driving improvement of SQDCPE metrics.
• Supervise, lead and coach Team Leaders in continuous improvement and metrics.
• Drive constraint management and identify bottlenecks for improvement.
• Manage and report shift performance and SQDCPE metrics regularly.
• Ensure adherence to GPS principles and use QOS techniques; work SOS during launches and production.
• Support attendance initiatives and manage absence/counselling where needed.

Skills

Safety processes

Data analysis

Leadership

People management

Propulsion manufacturing

IPS/ CI / Quality tools

Problem solving

PDCA

Finance and budget control

Tools

Global Production System (GPS)

Quality Operating System (QOS)

Safety Operating Systems (SOS)

CCAR process

PDCA

Finance and Budget control

Job description

REQ ID: 132753

JOB TITLE: Process Leader

SALARY: £40,374 - £50,662

POSTING START DATE: 04/09/2026

POSTING END DATE: 18/09/2026

LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

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

• 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 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.

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.