Senior Production Leader ( Paint Shop )

Jaguar Land Rover

Place of work
Nitra
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 690 - 2 959 EUR/month, final salary based on experiences, 0-15% yearly bonus, other benefits according JLR rules

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

At JLR Slovakia, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. You’ll help shape the future of our iconic brands and vehicles, while working alongside incredibly skilled and talented colleagues. You'll use cutting-edge technology and build extraordinary products that are destined for a global stage. Make your mark and take pride in creating the exceptional.  It's time to become a proud creator.

OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of paint shop senior production quality leader role is to drive both personally and through a team of members, improvements to all elements of the production system, SQDCPE. Improvements will be achieved through the development and control of robust processes for all aspects of Paint Operations as well as driving continuous improvements through the use of data driven problem solving methodologies.

As a key member of the paint operation the paint shop production leader has responsibility for preparation body areas, of the paint operations team. He is in permanent contact with internal supplier from BIW to assure quality receiving required.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Leadership and development of a team of paint body preparation. Identify the training requirements and development needs of the paint application engineers and technical members.

Safety metrics are achieved and all potential risks are identified and mitigated with strict process adherence. The appropriate corrective actions are implemented for any accidents in the allocated sectors. Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed.

Internal quality metrics are continually improved and robust action plans are in place. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving in the allocated sectors. Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations.

Manage the production programme by producing the cars in required key indicators SQDCPE. Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.

Manage the TPM autonomous maintenance programme in Paint production line. Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.

Manage human and material resources to meet production targets

Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management.

Review worker performance. Budget and Cost champion in his area. Ensure that the production is cost effective.

Provide motivation to all team members. Produce continuous improvement KAIZEN.

Develop Group Leaders and production operators, educational/training plans for personnel including production instructions. Identify training needs.

Achieve Environmental Scorecard targets.

Manage of Production Control Plans (PCP). Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.

Execute Business Excellence in Paint Shop.

Employee perks, benefits

• For relax, regeneration, as well as for sport activities surrounded by your colleagues, accessible from October 2023, our Centre of health and well-being. Fitness centre, multifunctional playgrounds, table tennis, yoga, massages, nutritionist, psychological counsellor and legal advisor directly in a building helping each and every employee, not only taking care about health, but also strengthen friendship with colleagues in professionally equipped spaces, for free.

• Catering only for 1€. During the breaks, you can have a rest, relax and/or have a snack, beverages from a variety of options offered in our automatic machines.

• Contribution to regeneration and education in value up to 200€.

• Give us a recommendation for a new colleagues and get a bonus in a value of 250€ brutto. The more successful candidates you can provide us with, the more you can get.

• For travelling we are offering you contribution of 60€ per month.

• After 12 finished months here with us, we provide you with 400€ brutto, so you can by yourself choose from our Jaguar Land Rover benefits. You all know how you want to spend your free time, either by relaxing, shopping, education…

• Jaguar Land Rover will contribute 3% of your salary towards your additional pension savings, while the employee contributes at least 1%.
• Jaguar Land Rover will fully cover your life and accident insurance.

• You will work in a well-equipped environment, where we make sure our employees feel comfortable and taken care of, so they have all they need, in terms of a proper working environment.

• Your career development is vital for us, that is why we also offer you opportunities for additional education, training courses, etc.

• In Jaguar Land Rover, we also care about our surroundings, including environment, hundreds of our volunteers have already been helping Nitra and communities living here.

Requirements for the employee

Minimum education required

Secondary with school-leaving examination

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1)

Personality requirements and skills

WHAT YOU´LL NEED

3+ years of Proven leadership experience in paint technology or similar production line 
Excellent problem solving skills 
Coaching and feedback skills 
Good Presenting Skills 
Willing to work on 3 shifts
Slovak language on level C2
English language on level B1/B2
Have the ability to visualise and explain the current status, issues and solutions at all levels from Director to shop floor associate 
Production Budget development and management 
Ability to drive necessary production improvements 
Self-starter with the confidence and ability to work on own initiative 
Ability to tackle complex issues in a high pressure environment 
Degree in manufacturing or chemical discipline is highly desirable 
The ability to create and maintain strong relationships with all areas and levels of manufacturing and across the business. 
Good knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word 

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Brief description of the company

Inovatívna. Dôveryhodná. Priekopnická. Tieto tri dimenzie vždy vystihovali podstatu spoločnosti Jaguar Land Rover. Sú prevtelené do výkonu, luxusu a dokonalosti všetkých vozidiel. Sú tým, čím každý človek, ktorý pre nás pracuje, žije a dýcha.
ID: 5205504  Dátum zverejnenia: 2.6.2026  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 690 EUR/month