Job purpose To motivate and lead the team through effective communication, identifying, managing and controlling clear roles and responsibilities of all the team members ensuring customer satisfaction (internal and external customers). Ensure problem resolution processes that focus on resolving issues as close to the team level as possible. To co-ordinate and enable team activities engaged in the immediate area of responsibility, in accordance with laid down schedule requirements and all company standards/processes, (Quality, ISO 9000, Environmental, and H&S). Ensure effective team working by efficient use of labour/resource. To ensure that all record/legal build requirements are maintained in accordance within area of responsibility. Key duties and responsibilities Co-ordinate daily team activities. Enable team development to allow decisions to be made, (as appropriate), at the lowest level possible in the organisation. Enable team members sufficient time to complete work within their agreed area of responsibility, (including updating visual management), by relieving the Technicians on line assembly work. Lead the team to monitor, control and improve the quality level within the areas of identified responsibility. Company and Customer quality standards will be referred to at all times. Enable the team so that there area of responsibility can function at all times in terms of skilled labour, consumable materials and maintained equipment in order to achieve the required quality standards and delivery performance. Enable the team so that their required performance is standardised and is consistent in order to meet both customer/company requirements in terms of Quality and Production standards operations. Motivate and lead the team in the development of world-class performance in the establishment of housekeeping principals, 5S, compliance and adherence to safety/environmental regulations in line with a culture that leads to a team of self-discipline/control. Control and reduce all forms of waste using Kaizen, 5S, principles in order to meet departmental targets including cost, housekeeping, scrap reduction, off-std. reduction, rework and ISO14001. Enable the team to agree work standards with industrial engineers and implement man assignments/labour loading to achieve the required production and quality targets /standards. Enable the team to achieve production schedules against master schedule, in accordance with Company Quality Standards, Policies, recording procedures, safety and production liability procedural requirements. Enable the key team members to update and maintain all visual management boards including Quality and team communication boards, (within the technicians defined area of responsibility). Ensure relocation of labour when skill shortages occur due to absence etc. Plan and co-ordinate training activities with the team in order that the shortfall does not re-occur. Plan and control training within the team in order to achieve team versatility requirements, within the local team and assembly areas. Maintain accurate and relevant skill matrices, versatility matrices and operator training sign-off sheets for all training and development. Qualifications and experience Co-ordinate daily team activities. Enable team development to allow decisions to be made, (as appropriate), at the lowest level possible in the organisation. Enable team members sufficient time to complete work within their agreed area of responsibility, (including updating visual management), by relieving the Technicians on line assembly work. Lead the team to monitor, control and improve the quality level within the areas of identified responsibility. Company and Customer quality standards will be referred to at all times. Enable the team so that there area of responsibility can function at all times in terms of skilled labour, consumable materials and maintained equipment in order to achieve the required quality standards and delivery performance. Enable the team so that their required performance is standardised and is consistent in order to meet both customer/company requirements in terms of Quality and Production standards operations. Motivate and lead the team in the development of world-class performance in the establishment of housekeeping principals, 5S, compliance and adherence to safety/environmental regulations in line with a culture that leads to a team of self-discipline/control. Control and reduce all forms of waste using Kaizen, 5S, principles in order to meet departmental targets including cost, housekeeping, scrap reduction, off-std. reduction, rework and ISO14001. Enable the team to agree work standards with industrial engineers and implement man assignments/labour loading to achieve the required production and quality targets /standards. Enable the team to achieve production schedules against master schedule, in accordance with Company Quality Standards, Policies, recording procedures, safety and production liability procedural requirements. Enable the key team members to update and maintain all visual management boards including Quality and team communication boards, (within the technicians defined area of responsibility). Ensure relocation of labour when skill shortages occur due to absence etc. Plan and co-ordinate training activities with the team in order that the shortfall does not re-occur. Plan and control training within the team in order to achieve team versatility requirements, within the local team and assembly areas. Maintain accurate and relevant skill matrices, versatility matrices and operator training sign-off sheets for all training and development. Hiring Manager - Dominic Terrell Grade - C Positions - One Belong at Aston Martin At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way. Let’s build something remarkable together. The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd