Description
Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.
The Production Team Leader is responsible for vehicle production on daily basis to produce high quality vehicles across all models undertaken by Gordon Murray Automotive. Working together with GMAE / GMA teams to capture any concerns during the build and work with the quality and engineering team to ensure corrective actions are documented.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop the manufacturing processes on the prototypes.
* Be a subject expert in the assembly of the vehicle and manage a small team of highly skilled technicians.
* Continuously improve & develop manufacturing processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.
* Become a key member of the team to ramp-up of assembly production at our low-volume, automotive manufacturing operation.
* Work closely with GMAE teams at all levels.
* Support the Production Manager to create production strategies relative to KPI achievement and support translating those strategies into concrete action plans.
* Support Cycle Time planning and line rebalancing, trials and training activities.
* Support new model activities.
* Develop and standardise work instruction for each production process, then maintain a strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures, thereby clearly identifying irregularities that may cause damage or inefficiency and prescribing corrective measures to improve these processes
* Identify unsafe operations / practices and establish safety procedures for employees. Support shop safety initiatives and manage timely implementation of countermeasures to resolve problems.
* Identify waste in assembly processes and implement activities to improve efficiency.
* Be available to work OT, shutdowns and travel as needed.
* Work together with GMA/GMAE Engineering members to continuously improve / develop manufacturing process.
Managerial/Team Leader Responsibilities:
* Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring.
* Lead and coach production team to achieve hourly/daily objectives.
* Ensure alignment of activities to support the production strategies.
* Support introduction of new assembly technologies when applicable.
* Ensure daily process quality and coordinate activities with the team to improve assembly quality.
* Promote problem solving activities within the team.
* Establish strong team member relations, and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring.
* Set, support and motivate team members to achieve company, departmental and personal objectives via the company PDP process.
* Conduct 1:1 sessions and work on the development of team member.
* Managing the day-to-day activities of the team and delegate workloads fairly.
* Plan and evaluate department activities and delegate as required.
* Responsible for resource of the team/department and work with the internal recruitment team when needed.
* Lead by example.
* Manage conflict, resolve incidents, and solve problems.
* Share and cascade information and communicate goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Relevant automotive experience at an appropriate consultancy or OEM.
* Experience of full product life-cycle activities and ability to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery targets for production.
* Professional or Supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing with a team.
* Understanding of the different assembly processes and equipment.
* Ability to create plans and schedule own activities.
* Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.
* Must be a team player who can work closely with GMAE manufacturing engineering team.
* Strong ability to lead problem solving activities within an automotive assembly environment.
* Some computer literacy required – Basics in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.
* Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients, be able to liaise and put point across to others.
Benefits
As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:
* Competitive Base Salary
* Private Medical Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
* Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
* Parking Onsite
Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.
All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.