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 Process Leader in the Manufacturing department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel. 

Summary:

As a Process Leader with USLOT, you will oversee and lead a team within production to produce components and assemblies while adhering to Safety and Quality standards.

Your role is critical in delivering the production plan on time and within budget while driving continuous improvement, influencing a positive team culture, and maintaining adherence to the Lotus culture and behaviours.

Consistently promote high standards through personal example, drive Lotus way values and behaviours so each team member understands the standards expected of the

What you'll do:

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in production processes

• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required volume targets in line with customer requirements, adhering to all Safety, Quality and 

• Delivery expectations. Minimize costs and ensure expected behaviours are always   maintained.

• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.

• Produce written reports and make presentations.

• Perform and lead problem resolution.

• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required.

• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the process area.

One Team

• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

• Communicate and liaise with other managers within the supporting structure to ensure production targets are met.

Ambition

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

• Achieve budget and forecast for process area

• Control consumable costs – scrap/quality

• Manage and control total cost of quality for the process area by tracking and reacting to rework costs caused by DpV.

• Undertake continuous training and development.

Drive

• Lead incident investigations, process improvements, and manage staffing

• Lead the Shell 2 problem resolution team.

• Implement the company’s People Strategy by managing staffing levels, holidays, attendance, recruitment, and team discipline.

• Coach and develop a high-performing team, driving operational success and Lotus way behaviours.

• Motivate and coach the team to operational success, providing technical guidanc

• Consistently promote high standards through personal example, drive Lotus way behaviours so each team member understands the standards expected of them.

What you'll bring:

• Have the success of the team and Lotus at the heart of all actions.

• Role model our values and behaviours in all interactions and actions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to drive optimal performance.

• Collaborate across departments to recommend cost-effective solutions without compromising safety, quality, or delivery.

• Support new business initiatives, ensuring compliance with SHE regulations, and communicate production impacts

• Influence a positive team atmosphere, embracing challenges and taking accountability for teamwork and development.

• Stay resilient, open to change, and motivate others with a focused, positive attitude.

• Consistently promote high standards through personal example, drive Lotus way values and behaviours so each team member understands the standards expected of them.

Essential:

• Strong leadership and management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

• Commercial and Financial awareness.

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

• Significant proven management experience in manufacturing, automotive or production

• Extensive Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing

• Understanding of extended processes outside of Production such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Degree in manufacturing/engineering is preferred, or equivalent qualifications such as: HND, BTEC Professional Level 5, Award NVQ Level 5 qualifications

What we offer:

• We believe in compensating all our talented employees fairly. Ask us, and we can tell you upfront what our salary package would look like.

• Company Car scheme access - via our ECOS scheme

• Enjoy your 25 vacation days, giving you ample opportunity to unwind, explore, or binge-watch your favourite shows.

• Company bonus scheme - not contractual 

• Enjoy private healthcare that provides swift, personalised access with BUPA. With streamlined care and holistic wellness support, your well-being takes priority so you can focus on what matters most.

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/