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REQ ID: 118005
JOB TITLE: Production Leader Coach
SALARY: £35,900 - £44,500
POSTING END DATE: 28/08/23
LOCATION: Solihull

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world's most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an Integrated Production System Coach you will be part of a highly motivated and driven team, responsible for supporting and leading aspects of IPS at all levels of the organisation within Solihull Manufacturing. Helping to develop and deliver the IPS strategic approach, with particular focus on the coaching and training of manufacturing roles.

You will be ensuring the appropriate use and understanding of the IPS tool set as well as facilitating, coaching and developing all other IPS strategic training courses, in particular Production Leader Development & Production Leader Academy courses. Working to create and maintain a culture of openness and support throughout JLR.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Advocate and drive a One Team Philosophy
  
• Lead peers to achieve high standards across their roles & responsibilities.
  
• Act as a role model and mentor to existing and development roles within manufacturing.
  
  Team Safety:
  
• Keeping every individual safe at all times
  
• Creating an environment where zero harm becomes inevitable.
  
  Quality:
  
• Ensuring that every process is adhered to and participating in continuous improvement activities.
  
• Develop and deliver innovation training initiatives for Production Leaders within the business.
  
  Team Development:
  
• Work with areas to validate the effectiveness of training, ensuring candidates have implemented learning to the correct standard.
  
• Support various people engagement activities with the wider team.
  
  Effective Communication:
  
• Creates an environment for effective and open communication.
  
• Recognises / Challenges fairly and constructively to positively influence behaviour and performance of the workgroup. Encourages others to do the same.
  
• Engage with learners in a classroom environment, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved.
  
• Guides others to deliver effective communication.
  
  Policy and Procedure:
  
• Understands relevant Policies and Procedures (what & why) and is able to apply them fairly and effectively.
  
• Leads by example and consistently ensures adherence to working practices through regular coaching.
  
• Promotes the importance of attendance at work to support the team.
  
  WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills in demanding environments.
  
• Able to coordinate and motivate teams.
  
• Ability to solve problems, analyse data and implement improvements.
  
• Naturally strives for continuous improvement and waste reduction in a controlled way.
  
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work unsupervised.
  
• Be flexible; prepared to work anywhere across the plant i.e., other shifts, other technology areas and complete reasonable requested tasks outside of your 'normal' role.
  
• Able to operate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to a high level.
  
• Working knowledge of JLR/IPS lean tools
  
• Conversant with Communications and Information Technology including common applications (MS/Google)
  
• Working experience as a Production Leader within Manufacturing
  
• Relevant experience in automotive manufacturing
  
• Strong presentation skills
  
• Creative and innovative approach to training
  
• Previous experience delivering to large and small groups.
  
  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.
  
  Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
  
  JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.