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Job information Vehicle Confirmation Senior Production Manager from the Company Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, this latest Vehicle Confirmation Senior Production Manager job vacancy is located in the city Saint Athan located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Vehicle field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Job no: 511231 Work type: Full Time - Permanent Location: St. Athan, South Wales Categories: Manufacturing

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That is why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Production Manager is a key role within Production who works alongside the site leadership team to deliver continuous improvement and the achievement of operational excellence. The fundamental responsibilities of the position are to deliver the Aston Martin products within the business plan to meet safety, quality, volume, and cost targets.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily management of production concerns and challenges require a high degree of problem-solving ability. Delivery of the daily build schedule is critical to the success of the role.
• Daily direction to departmental supervisors (Group Leaders, Problem Solvers) to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintaining high levels of employee morale through recognition and employee communication programs, in alignment with the Aston Martin workplace values.
• Develop and lead team activities to include daily shift performance reviews and action planning.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Supervise audits, production meetings, maintenance meetings and steering committee meetings.
• Actively support and develop standardised work processes process to ensure compliance.
• Appraises performance and communicates with direct reports regularly. Performs annual performance appraisals, outlining accomplishments, areas needing improvement and new objectives for the next period. Consults with Human Resources Business Partner on employee actions, when required.
• Reviews monthly budget comparison report for reporting departments. Acts on controllable variances.
• Identifies, recommends, and participates in development for all departmental capital expenditures.
• Identifies training needs for reporting departments. Prioritises training needs and maintains a training calendar.
• Provides coaching, guidance, developmental opportunities, and training to direct reports to the end of achieving higher levels of performance as well as development of succession planning.
• Manages all KPI's through SQDCME (Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost / Morale / Environment) model.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A proven history in a KPI driven production environment along with comprehensive knowledge of excellent manufacturing and production practices ideally within automotive manufacturing.
• A formal qualification in either engineering or manufacturing, or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• Chartered Management Institute, Level 5 Diploma in Management is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement skills preferred.
• This role requires a resilient leader who can motivate and lead a team to deliver quality products, safely and on time.
• Works effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Builds constructive and positive relationships, is aware of others needs and uses this to work together well.
• Able to adapt and flex approach to achieve a common goal.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Understands the need to adjust communication and message to suit the relevant audience.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics, with a focus on KPIs and backorder reduction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at problem-solving and decision-making.
• Able to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Takes ownership of company objectives and goals and shows accountability for positive outcomes.
• Able to manage pressure and setbacks with minimum disruption to morale and tasks.
• Seeks to continuously improve systems and processes and takes responsibility for implementing improvements.
• Can self-reflect and adapt to change and continuous improvements.
• Flexibility to work incremental hours at short notice, when necessary, to ensure that manufacturing requirements can be achieved.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Able to travel at short notice within the UK to other Aston Martin sites.
• The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
• The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd.

Belong at Aston Martin!

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

We will only be looking to consider applications from those who are permanently eligible to work in the United Kingdom, as no ongoing sponsorship is available for this particular position.

Advertised: 16 Aug 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Aug 2024 GMT Daylight Time

Keywords : Saint Athan jobs

Closed Date : 2024-12-04