Process Leader

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in production processes
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required volume targets in line with customer requirements, adhering to all Safety, Quality and Delivery expectations
• Minimize costs and ensure expected behaviours are always maintained
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Perform and lead problem resolution
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the process area
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Communicate and liaise with other managers within the supporting structure to ensure production targets are met
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Achieve budget and forecast for process area
• Control consumable costs – scrap/quality
• Manage and control total cost of quality for the process area by tracking and reacting to rework costs caused by DpV
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Lead incident investigations, process improvements, and manage staffing
• Lead the Shell 2 problem resolution team
• Implement the company’s People Strategy by managing staffing levels, holidays, attendance, recruitment, and team discipline
• Coach and develop a high-performing team, driving operational success and Lotus way behaviours
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success, providing technical guidance
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example, drive Lotus way behaviours so each team member understands the standards expected of them

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Commercial and Financial awareness
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Significant proven management experience in manufacturing, automotive or production
• Extensive Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
• Understanding of extended processes outside of Production such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Degree in manufacturing/engineering is preferred, or equivalent qualifications such as: HND, BTEC Professional Level 5, Award NVQ Level 5 qualifications

• Company Car scheme access - via our ECOS scheme
• 25 vacation days
• Company bonus scheme - not contractual
• Private healthcare that provides swift, personalised access with BUPA