Senior Process Leader - Battery in Wolverhampton

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you will be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You will collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional.

The Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) is a brand new state-of-the-art production facility to produce the next generation of propulsion systems to power the future vehicles of the JLR Brand. Delivering a premium product, the production operations team will establish, introduce and develop the new facility to ensure a first-class service to our customer base. Ultimately responsible for producing propulsion systems to a world-class standard.

What to Expect

In this role, you will act as a key leader for battery technologies within the Operations team, running a team of Process Leaders, Team Leaders and associates within the production facility at the EPMC. The Senior Process Leader will not only manage the team but will also be responsible for fostering teamwork and continuous improvement, acting as a role model for the code values, and leading the SQDCPE agenda for the area.

• Own daily, weekly, and monthly shift performance reporting, providing clear insights and report out to senior management.
• Prioritise and coordinate operational activities on a shift-by-shift basis to ensure seamless production flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Process Leaders to consistently achieve SQDCPE objectives.
• Ensure robust problem solving and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence and enhance process reliability.
• Lead constraint management across the value stream, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Ensure the area operates in full alignment with Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and standards.
• Apply Quality Operating System (QOS) methodologies to deliver benchmark performance and drive operational discipline.

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:

• Understanding and good knowledge of safety processes and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interrogate and interpret data, required for problem solving.
• A flexible approach to cope with frequent change and to ensure efficient running of the operation.
• Evidence of leadership ability and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading and coordinating large groups of people in high volume or high complex processes.
• Understanding of GMS/ CI/ Quality Tools and Techniques/ CCAR process/ PDCA/ Finance and Budget control.

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 depending 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.