REQ ID: 123355
JOB TITLE: Prototype Battery Build Lead Supervisor
SALARY: £46,810 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 24/04/24
POSTING END DATE: 08/05/24
LOCATION: Coventry
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

What to expect  

The role will be supporting Prototype Battery Production and involves coordinating and responsibility for Build Operations and Personnel.  This role will involve technical validation and specification of parts, process and machinery used on the line whilst ensuring all equipment and the supporting facility are calibrated and maintained. 

What you’ll need 

In this exciting yet challenging position, you’ll coordinate, manage and deliver operational processes for the prototype Stack, BEM & Pack Build line ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives of the area. You’ll utilise Programme build plans to Identify how both store and production are impacted by each build or known issues and ensure that these areas are fully aware of upcoming workload.  

As a lead supervisor, it is essential to promote a zero-harm culture through positive reinforcement and leading by example. At any one time, you will be responsible for anywhere up to 100 colleagues split across stack, BEM & pack so it imperative, you have held a similar position where your span of leadership has been for at least 50 colleagues or more.  

You will assist Build Engineering in validating parts and processes as well as ensuring Level zero fault finding investigating causes and resolution to faults on line. Health & safety is paramount within this role so prior experience of operating within a similar environment is critical for this position. Previous experience of preparing for audits such as SBI, SHARP, ISO and occupational hygiene to ensure compliance with business and legal requirements would also be beneficial.  

Knowledge, skills & experience 

Essential 

• Proven leadership and workload management experience 

• Detailed knowledge of company Health and Safety requirements, including Risk Assessment, COSHH (CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH) and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) 

• Relevant previous experience in Prototype Build Engineering. 

• Strong understanding electromechanical principles and fundamental theory. 

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.