Workshop Supervisor

**Job Description
REQ ID: 117727

JOB TITLE: Workshop Supervisor

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING END DATE: 26/11/23

LOCATION: Gaydon

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**

This role is to support the operation of the new Structural Battery Test facility and be involved in its commissioning. The new facility is currently being built from ground up with state-of-the-art structural test facilities, combined with battery exercising capability. There is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team who run the facility, supporting a team of technicians through the installation, commissioning, and ultimate operation of the facilities alongside our Technology Development and Engineering teams.

This role is based within the Engineering Laboratories (EL) organisation, a collection of world-class, cutting-edge testing facilities. The department plays an integral part in physical Verification & Validation (V&V) within the JLR product creation and delivery system, directly influencing the delivery of the world's most desirable vehicles such as Range Rover and Defender. The job role requires effective operation, maintenance and development of the advanced workshop facilities and is essential in delivering robust test services to engineering functions.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Coordination of the hourly team to support efficient day-shifted test operations.
- Ownership of strain gauge laboratory activity to ensure quality output.
- Work closely with delivery team leads to ensure an integrated and collaborative approach to test programme delivery.
- Support continued area compliance to ISO45001 (H&S), ISO14001 (Environmental), IATF16949 (Quality) management systems.
- Support implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of facility 5S strategies.
- Monitor and leverage KPIs to demonstrate, manage and improve area performance.
- Facilitate processes to ensure B hourly capability meets area technical requirements including supporting recruitment, training and development for experienced associates, new hires and apprentices.
- Coordination the provision of local fabrication services, stock management and stores process support.
- Contribute to departmental reviews providing feedback on job status and issue mitigation.

**WHAT YOU'LL NEED**

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- Experience in a supervisory or group leader role.
- Experience & knowledge of workshop processes, equipment and tooling.
- Proven use of problem resolution and/or business improvement techniques.
- Knowledge of latest employment legislation.
- Knowledge of H&S (ISO45001) & Environmental (ISO14001) regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail & record keeping skills compliant to Quality Management System (IATF16949) requirements.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Relevant degree or supervisory/management qualification. Experience working with Electrical systems, HV / EV / BEV technologies.

**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.