Production Leader

Hatfields; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wolverhampton seeks a Production Leader to manage teams and improve production metrics at their Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre. The role involves overseeing safety, quality, and operational efficiency while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in high volume or complex processes.
• Ability to manage safety and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement of SQDCPE metrics in the manufacturing area.
• Lead and coach Team Leaders for production readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Production System principles.

Skills

Safety processes

Data interpretation

Process flow understanding

Leadership

Flexibility

Tools

Production tools

Job description

REQ ID: 128409

JOB TITLE: Production Leader

SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000

POSTING START DATE: 08/05/2025

POSTING END DATE: 22/05/2025

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.

What To Expect

The Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Process Leader is a front-line leader within the production operations team, manage Team Leaders and Associates within the manufacturing area under their direct control.

The Process Leader will be overseeing the fostering teamwork, driving continuous improvement and will be a role model for our creators' code values. Alongside leading their own teams, they will work with other departments and will oversee the improving of the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment (SQDCPE) metrics within their area.

• Achieving and driving the improvement of SQDCPE metrics within the manufacturing area under their direct control
• Reporting on shift performance and SQDCPE metrics on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Lead and coach Team Leaders to ensure that they and the facility are production ready to meet Launch Milestones
• Ensure that their area operates to the Integrated Production System (IPS) principles and standards, using the latest Quality Operating System (QOS) techniques
• Ensuring the Safety Operating Systems (SOS)are met 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

• Safety processes and safe systems of work
• Interrogate and interpret data
• A flexible approach to facilitate frequent change and to ensure efficient running of the operation
• Good understanding of process flow
• Leading and coordinating large groups of people in high volume or high complex processes
• Production tools and metrics
  
  

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.