Senior PC&L Manager: Lean, SAP & MPS Lead

Autoneum Holding AG; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum is seeking a Production Control & Logistics leader to drive operational excellence on-site. You will steer cross-functional teams within strict automotive standards, implementing Lean practices and a strong safety culture while ensuring delivery performance and process improvements.

The role requires extensive hands-on leadership, continuous improvement mindset, and collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimise production planning and materials flow.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier in most recent role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS (or similar), IATF16949 standards.
• Evidence of successful change management programmes.
• Strong people manager with team development experience.
• Ideally educated to a minimum of HNC level.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, develop operational teams within IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO50001 requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliant EHS practices across the site.
• Manage people with an open, motivational style while aligning with processes and customers.
• Identify and implement containment actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with purchasing and operations to forecast, plan, and ensure on-time production.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team development

Strategic planning

Lean mindset

Education

HNC level

Tools

SAP

Job description

Autoneum is seeking a Production Control & Logistics leader to drive operational excellence on-site. You will steer cross-functional teams within strict automotive standards, implementing Lean practices and a strong safety culture while ensuring delivery performance and process improvements.

The role requires extensive hands-on leadership, continuous improvement mindset, and collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimise production planning and materials flow.