Senior Production Leader

Grade D, local Nitra

Contract: Maternity cover

Salary:  From 2480 eur monthly, 0-15% yearly bonus, other benefits according JLR rules

At JLR Slovakia, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. You’ll help shape the future of our iconic brands and vehicles, while working alongside incredibly skilled and talented colleagues. You'll use cutting-edge technology and build extraordinary products that are destined for a global stage. Make your mark and take pride in creating the exceptional.  It's time to become a proud creator.

OPPORTUNITY:

The role is responsible for leading all aspects in OTA (for one Production Zone), driving all scorecard metrics including SQDCPE.

Production leader organises and manages production area & team according to production plan and ensure that the objectives of quantity, quality, cost, efficiency are achieved.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Managing, support and motivate your team to achieve deployed targets
• Safety metrics are achieved and all potential risks are identified and mitigated with strict process adherence.
• The appropriate corrective actions are implemented for any accidents.
• Internal quality (FTT & Audit system) metrics are continually improved and robust action plans are in place. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving.
• Assure that the objectives of safety, ergonomics, quality, cost and efficiency are achieved and improved
• Drive efficiencies in process to deliver Year on Year productivity and reduce Hours per Car.
• Continuous process improvements (RFT: right first time) using the Integrated Production System and Lean manufacturing principles such as Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, and 5S
• Cooperation on Engineering changes, Line trials, Process audits, PCPA Audits, TPM plans
• Supporting the introduction of new products & processes into the existing manufacturing area with correct documentations and delivered on time and of the highest quality to meet customer demands
• Develop, document and assure standardised work and stable production processes according to standard operating procedures.
• Developing team performance, safe working practices, 5S Standard
• Working with manpower planning to develop efficient assembly processes
• Adherence of Jaguar Land Rover standards and procedures 

WHAT YOU´LL NEED

• Completion of college diploma or university degree in: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or similar; or equivalent college/university in a technical field
• Career experience as a manufacturing leader/manager. Conversant with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to tackle complex issues in a high pressure environment
• Proficient in managing risk assessments, people management, health & safety standards, strong communication skills, manufacturing planning
• Take initiative, customer oriented, engagement of team
• Demonstrable Experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving
• Flexible, Self-Motivated & Confident Team Player with integrity and discipline. Responsibility and independency
• Slovak language Level C2
• English language Level B1/B2
• Willing to work on shifts

We understand some applicants may have different needs during the recruitment process, please discuss these with your recruiter and we can discuss options