The role of the New Model Group Leader is to ensure pre‑production vehicles are delivered to cost, quality and on time. This is done through providing leadership and clearly defined tasks to the Pilot Technician to capture concerns, support engineering containments, reworks, strip downs and investigations with no or minimal disruption to Production volume during pre‑production build phases.
New Model Launch is responsible for the introduction of a new model to an active Production Line and ensuring its quality for shipment to the first customers.
Responsibilities
* Manage resources to ensure all builds are always supported across the different production areas (Pilot, Bodyshop, Paintshop, Trimshop, T&F, Offtracks).
* Drive and guide the Pilot Technician team to find all vehicle concerns at static builds and pre‑production builds.
* Plan and coordinate Pilot Technician activities to support all areas of New Model Launch, including being present in daily start‑ups.
* Prepare end‑of‑shift reports and tube maps to communicate the latest build status with the Launch Leaders.
* Serve as the main communication channel between the different Production areas and the New Model Launch Leader / Manager.
* Ensure Production GLs are informed of the latest information of the pre‑prod builds, highlighting any key problem areas.
* Support Washup meetings during pre‑production.
* Create Washup sheets and confirm the standard of data input is sufficient with relevant information and pictures.
* Ensure timely raising and acceptance of issues from relevant owners for quick turnaround using the next vehicle containment methodology.
* Review build information and present finished pre‑production vehicles to the end customer.
* Lead and confirm implementation of eCMS containments.
* Lead pre‑build activities such as dry‑builds, bay‑builds, slow‑builds, etc.
* Lead and manage the team for post‑build reworks including engineering containments or plant sweeps where necessary.
* Support NML activities such as line‑walks and parts layouts.
* Manage the NML Pilot Build area and ensure SQDMCE targets are adhered to in line with the Scorecard.
* Manage Pilot Technician overtime, holidays, WTF, shift pay and ensure accurate recording.
* Implement or be part of departmental improvement reviews / new process implementation.
* Support manufacturing where necessary.
Qualifications
* Experience of AML Production Processes.
* Experience of Performance Management and Attendance Management.
* Experience in using TeamCentre, LN, FLAGS, Ease, eCMS.
* Good general knowledge of plant operating procedures.
* Computer literacy – Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, vehicle rework experience.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively with all stakeholders across multiple levels.
* Solid understanding of people‑related processes and procedures.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work with and motivate the team.
Hiring Manager
Ryan Webb
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.
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