Production Group Leader

To work as part of the McLaren Automotive Production Team producing road cars and controlling the activities of a group of Production Team Members.

What You’ll Do

• Achieving the daily/annual volume throughput

• Contributing to achieving a Quality standards required

• Control all Health & Safety requirements for persons and equipment within their work stations, including management of training, maintenance, and implementation of products

• Contributing to the maintenance, upkeep and reporting of the Business Development Plans (BDP’s) in your area

• Execution of methodologies for Lean Manufacturing, such as 5S, 7 wastes and continuous improvement, always striving for perfection.

• Understand & demonstrate a broad knowledge of the build process to provide training & assist when issues arise.

• Provide cover for absence within your team and have a flexible approach to working hours as the business demands.

• Train & mentor Team Members to achieve high quality in working practices and processes.

• Assist in the continuous improvement of production & business processes, i.e. quality, safety, cost, productivity.

• Prepare for production by checking resource, equipment, tools, parts availability, consumables etc on a daily basis.

• Assist the Group Leaders to produce maintenance schedules, monitor up time of machinery and ensure daily checks are conducted.

• Take part in problem solving activities – assist in analysis & resolution of problems, define & determine appropriate actions.

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and that all Team Members are using the correct protective clothing.

• When required aid the team Leaders in conducting performance reviews for areas of your team who require improvement, considering training, regular reviews etc.

• Maintain and endorse McLaren values and culture(housekeeping, appearance etc).

• Lead by example, influence all Team Members and ensure they are fully motivated.

• No formal qualifications are necessary, however a foundation degree in engineering would be preferred or Experience managing a team of people in a manufacturing environment

• Understanding and experience in a manufacturing/process driven environment is essential.

• For some positions, specific skills may be required e.g. composite lay-up & reparation, vehicle repair etc.

• Must be able to demonstrate a broad job knowledge of automotive processes and specific skills for the area in question.

• Good level of knowledge for Microsoft Office packages.

Personal attributes:

• High attention to detail and quality standards.

• Punctual.

• Willing to learn and train others.

• Conscientious.

• Commitment and drive to succeed.

• Self – motivated and is able to motivate others.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

• Supportive of team working.

• Demonstrates a willingness to achieve targets & deadlines whatever it takes.

• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts, mid week and weekend work

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave

• Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

• Friends and family day

• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

Qualifying criteria applies