Production Controller

Lotus UK Manufacturing; Hethel; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Vacation Days

Performance Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Lotus Cars Limited is seeking a Production Controller to join the Supply Chain team at the Hethel site. You will help ensure orders progress through the plant efficiently, coordinating with Production, Engineering and Shop Floor teams.

This office-based role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ERP/MES familiarity is desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential: basic engineering and/or automotive knowledge and experience.
• Proficient PC skills with Microsoft Office.
• You are self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and cross-department coordination.

Responsibilities

• Track orders through the plant, identify delays and coordinate with production teams to resolve issues.
• Expedite orders to support production and deadlines.
• Approve and communicate engineering containment activities and DRFs to shop floor.
• Track DRFs and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Support orders through core business information systems and align MES jobs with the production plan.
• Generate CoCs for manufactured products and obtain necessary approvals across departments.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Automotive knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Self-motivated

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Production Controller to join our dynamic Supply team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

About the Role

Lotus Cars is looking for a Production Controller to join our Supply Chain team at our iconic Hethel site.

This role sits at the heart of our manufacturing operation, helping to ensure vehicle and other production orders progress through the plant efficiently and to plan.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and other teams across the business, you'll track orders through the manufacturing process, identify and help resolve delays, coordinate engineering containment activities and ensure key production documentation and systems remain accurate and up to date.

This is a varied role combining production planning and control, administration and cross-functional coordination, with regular interaction across the Hethel manufacturing operation.

What You'll Do

• Track Lotus, third-party and service orders through the plant, identifying delays and working with Production teams to resolve issues.

• Expedite orders where required to support production and customer deadlines.

• Manage the approval and communication of engineering containment activities and special builds.

• Process approved Deviation Request Forms (DRFs) and issue these to the relevant Shop Floor teams.

• Track and report on open DRFs, supporting the timely review and closure of outstanding actions.

• Support the processing and management of orders through core business information systems.

• Ensure Manufacturing Execution System (MES) jobs and data are aligned with the Production Plan.

• Generate and issue Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) for manufactured products.

• Work across departments to obtain the necessary approvals for engineering containment activities.

• Identify production delays and escal…

• Provide cover for other departmental processes during holidays, absences and particularly busy periods.

What We're Looking For

You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.

Essential

• Basic engineering and/or automotive knowledge and experience.

• Good PC skills, including intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.

• A self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a wider team.

• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to take issues through to a successful conclusion.

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the confidence to work across different departments.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge or experience of core business information systems, such as ERP and MES systems.

How You'll Work

This is an office-based role at our Hethel manufacturing site, with significant interaction with teams on the Shop Floor.

You’ll need to build effective relationships across different functions, bringing a One Team approach while maintaining the drive needed to keep orders moving and support delivery to our customers.

Why Lotus?

At Lotus, we’re continuing to transform our business while building on decades of automotive and engineering heritage.

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of our Hethel manufacturing operation, gaining exposure across Production, Engineering and Supply Chain while playing an important role in ensuring our products progress through the plant successfully.

If you’re organised, solutions-focused and enjoy working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.

• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 welaunched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars.In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life.At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation.Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career siteand join the incredible adventure:https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/