Senior Production Leader

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative & Industry Standards (Automotive)
• Experience working in a similar manufacturing engineering automotive environment
• Confident negotiation with awareness of the business environment. Must be able to develop strong effective working relationships with key customers, supplier companies and adjacent departments
• Possess knowledge and proven skills in one of the following: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

• An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
• A effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members

• An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along

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