REQ ID: 129886
JOB TITLE: Senior Production Leader
SALARY: £50,000 - £56,000
POSTING START DATE: 19/01/2026
POSTING END DATE: 02/02/2026
LOCATION: Hams Hall  

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

As a Senior Production Leader within Manufacturing Operations at JLR’s Battery Assembly Centre, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to lead and develop teams, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met while championing innovation and digitalisation in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Lead and coach Process Leaders to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Environment (SQDCPE) targets
• Oversee daily shift performance, ensuring production targets are met and reporting key metrics to senior management
• Manage team performance, attendance, and development, including disciplinary and capability procedures
• Scope, plan, and execute future projects including process improvements, technology upgrades, and capacity expansions
• Champion digitalisation, automation, and lean initiatives to enhance operational resilience and efficiency
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Proven leadership in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of safety systems and production processes
• Excellent problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production planning tools
• Experience in manpower planning and team development
  
  

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.