Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Quality Management Systems Manager in the Quality Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel. 

Summary:

The role of QMS and business process manager bridges across all areas of the Global Lotus business and is designed to ensure Lotus is compliant to International QMS and other global standards i.e. ISO, Cyber Security, CCC, VCA, RDW while ensuring Quality aspects of new business systems are delivered and maintained to plan. This is a key role within Quality and includes the responsibility to create and deliver the systems and strategy across all areas of the company which involves regular comms with exec team members and parent companies. A proven team leader and strategic thinking manager from automotive or relevant industry.

What you'll do:

• Ensure Group Lotus’ adherence and ongoing certification to international and environmental standards including but not limited to: ISO 9001/14001, CSMS, CCC, VCA, RDW.

• Manage and lead external audits from all certification groups.

• Manage daily running of the internal audit team.

• Manage internal and external Non conformance’s.

• Lead and deliver the Quality related aspects of the new business systems.

• Maintain, refine & develop the new and current business systems including BOS & QMS.

• Provide quality leadership and guidance to new business system project teams.

• Manage and develop the team to ensure business objectives are achieved on time and on budget.

• Manage and lead lean initiatives including meeting the company wide 5s target and introducing value stream mapping.

• Ensure that company Quality related processes are harmonised and standardised to assist with compliance and improve efficiency.

• Produce and present key metrics and KPI’s to Exec director level.

• Create and manage annual plans and budgeting.

What you'll bring:

• Automotive QMS experience
• Previous experience within a quality role
• Confident with using MS software, Excel, word, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent communicator
• Full Driving License
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and data driven
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Working at Hethel, LAS & Wellesbourne sites, within our flexible working policy.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/