Paintshop Senior Launch Leader

We have a great opportunity for you to work for a new automotive company Jaguar Land Rover in Nitra. Currently we are looking for a skilled Paint Launch Senior Leader.

Main Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the delivery of launch build phases, both in UK and in Slovakia, in order to deliver a flawless product launch via the Launch Quality Operating System
• Manage exceptions and containments during build phases
• Plan and manage the workload of your team in line with the departmental scorecard and actively drive the team to achieve and exceed targets
• Develop and take accountability for Budget and Timing plans for Launch
• Manage critical project gateway reviews
• Organise and facilitate Launch Reviews during build phases
• Co-ordinate the recruitment, training and supervision of Product Coaches, Key Workers, Lead Coaches and Launch Leaders in Paintshop
• Champion the Paintshop requirements for the Training Centre during its development
• Project manage the Skills School facility, specifying and sourcing equipment, layout design, co-ordinating with contractors and commissioning the equipment ready for the training of new recruits
• Lead and develop a strong mentality in your team for all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment. Lead Safety First and Customer Focus mind set within the team
• Drive activities with PD (Product Design), AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) and MP&L (Material Planning and Logistics) to ensure all future products and process requirements are in line with World Class Factory targets

Requirements:

• Experience of Quality Product Audits and of identifying Paint defects in production
• Understanding of paint defects and repair processes
• Project Management experience
• Experience of implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques and working practices, continually striving for continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels via reports, presentations and workgroup briefings
• Drive and teamwork skills to effectively solve issues in real time
• Experience of people management skills
• Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude, and ability to work unsupervised, often to tight deadlines
• Understanding of other automotive production processes from Pressed panels to Complete vehicle
• Strong level of reading, written and spoken English
• Knowledge of procedures regarding safety and ergonomics
• Ability to work off site at alternative locations, including overseas for periods of 4-12 weeks during launch phases

*Work for a successful and well-known international car producer
*Experience opportunities for career growth and personal development
*Have the opportunity to stay abroad and learn the processes from current production sites
*13th salary
*Bonus 0-15% of the base salary
*Transport Allowance
*Pension contribution
*Life Assurance, accident and partial disability insurance and critical illness assurance
*Food vouchers
*Social fund benefits