Overview
As part of the Manufacturing Engineering and Launch team reporting to the Production Steering Manager, we are seeking an Industrial Engineer and Headcount Planning Lead to oversee the implementation of world-class operational strategies within our automotive manufacturing division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and driving operational efficiency across a large-scale production environment. The role focuses on shaping and executing strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and improve quality, ensuring that our manufacturing operations remain at the forefront of the industry, including the McLaren Production Centre (MPC). The Industrial Engineer and Headcount Planning Lead is responsible for the efficiency of the various production lines, coordinating with production planning, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, finance, and supply chain to analyze capacity requirements and support the allocation of resources (materials, equipment, labour) to meet production targets and enable a seamless transition from Product Definition to Series Production.
Responsibilities
* Monitoring hours per car across the manufacturing processes, creating insights and driving improvement initiatives
* Reporting headcount allocation across all manufacturing lines, liaising with key stakeholders to identify efficiency opportunities
* Investigate and introduce technology to support production modelling and scenario planning
* Engage with key stakeholders across the business to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve World Class manufacturing
* Lead projects through effective planning, execution and delivery, managing budgets and stakeholders to ensure all milestones are met
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management or suitable industry experience
* Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing / production launch environment
* Experienced with low volume high-cost product manufacturing
* Knowledge of SAP PP/ME would be a distinct advantage
* Leading and managing cross-functional team in manufacturing environment providing guidance and support for project execution
* Strong technical knowledge to ensure correct decisions are made at the right time aligning with McLaren’s goals
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve manufacturing & product issues
* Monitoring production data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions
* Experienced with programme / business governance and able to lead through them whilst developing others
* Experienced with challenging and high-pressure environments
* Personal attributes: Highly motivated, resilient, assertive and process / data driven
* Dynamic, with the ability to respond to challenging situations in an innovative manner
* Clear communication skills: effective written and oral communication across the business
* Team player who can quickly develop good working relationships and foster teamwork
* Trustworthy, building trust within the organisation to achieve successful outcomes
* Ability to think logically whilst ensuring day-to-day objectives are met
* Passion for delivery, coaching and motivating people
Additional context
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What We’ll Do for You
* Structured career development framework
* 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, with annual buy & sell up to five days
* Enhanced company pension scheme
* Discretionary annual bonus award
* Private medical insurance and health cash plan
* Life assurance 4x basic salary
* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after two years of service
* Benefits adaptable 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
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