Job Opportunities - Internal

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Production is responsible for delivering the production schedule safely, on-time and within budgetary constraints.

The Process Improvement Manager is a key role within the Production team who works alongside the leadership to deliver continuous improvement and the achievement of operational excellence. The fundamental responsibility of the position is to deliver and maintain the Aston Martin Quality Operating System.

Grade: Manager

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creation and ownership of the Gaydon Quality operating procedure.
• Lead VOC analysis, this may come from Market, Internal audits, or Inspection.
• Complex data analysis.
• Production face for MBO systems, FLAGS, EASE etc.
• Drive warranty / audit / inspection improvement throughout plant & key liaison point with Company Quality.
• Champion Value Stream Groups. Leading teams to containment and root cause analysis.
• Actively support and develop standardised work processes to ensure compliance.
• Analyse data from VPC and together with team of technicians, design and manage inspection procedures and rework methods to protect EPDR and Warranty.
• Daily management of production concerns and challenges using problem-solving abilities.
• Leading teams through varying degrees of complexity in problem solving.
• Adherence to all legal and regulatory compliance in relation to the vehicle standards and HR policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in Quality and Production (automotive/OEM).
• In depth experience of complex problem resolution (DMAIC, Green/Black Belt or equivalent).
• This role requires a resilient leader who can motivate and lead a team to deliver quality products, safely and on time.
• Works effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Builds constructive and positive relationships, is aware of others needs and uses this to work together well.
• Able to adapt and flex approach in order to achieve a common goal.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Understands the need to adjust communication and message to suit the relevant audience.
• Able to persuade and influence others.
• Takes ownership of company objectives and goals and shows accountability for positive outcomes.
• Able to manage pressure and setbacks with minimum disruption to morale and tasks.
• Seeks to continuously improve systems and processes and takes responsibility for implementing improvements.
• Is able to self-reflect and adapt to change and continuous improvements.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Passport required.
• Able to travel at short notice within the UK to other Aston Martin sites.
• Role may require visits to suppliers both domestically and internationally.
• The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
• The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd.

Belong at Aston Martin!

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

We will only be looking to consider applications from those who are permanently eligible to work in the United Kingdom, as no ongoing sponsorship is available for this particular position.