Job Opportunities - Internal

Job Purpose: 

• To motivate and lead the team through effective communication, identifying and controlling clear roles and responsibilities for all team members, promoting a culture of self-discipline and control.  
• To co-ordinate team activities in accordance with scheduled requirements and to Company standards/processes.  
• Ensure effective team working by efficient use of labour/resource.  
• Removal of all waste within the team’s area of responsibility such as non-value-added work, rework and rejects.  
• To ensure that all records/legal build requirements are maintained. 

Key Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Enable team members sufficient time to complete work within their agreed area of responsibility, (including updating visual management), by relieving the Technicians online prime, prep, paint including fettle and polish work. 
• Ensure the team can always function in terms of appropriately skilled labour, standardised performance, consumable materials and effectively maintained equipment, to achieve production schedules. 
• Control and reduce all forms of waste using Kaizen, 5S, PPS and FTPM principles to meet departmental targets including cost, housekeeping, scrap reduction, off-std reduction, rework and ISO14001.  
• Monitor, control and improve the quality level within the team, always referring to Company and customer quality standards. 
• Lead the team in the development of world-class performance in the establishment of housekeeping principals, 5S, compliance and adherence to safety/environmental regulations  
• Enable the team to agree work standards with industrial engineers and implement man assignments/labour loading to achieve the required production and quality targets /standards. However lean principles should be used as a key driver in establishing standard processes, resource allocation and process/work area layout. 
• Enable the key team members to update and maintain all visual management boards including AMPS, Quality and team communication boards.   
• Promote the use of techniques for controlling and improving processes, e.g. Standard Operations, Kaizen, SPC, Variability reduction teams etc. to ensure efficient and standardised production operations.    
• Plan and control the re-allocation of labour when skill shortages occur due to absence, off-job training, job rotation, etc.   Maintain accurate and relevant skill matrices, versatility matrices and operator training sign-off sheets for all training and development. 
• Building a culture within a team that does not knowingly ship a defect forward 

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following abilities: 

• Coaching skills to enable effective team morale and performance and facilitate training. 
• Understanding of manufacturing reporting systems and procedures.   
• Use of appropriate fault-diagnosis and lead a team in the rectification of such faults. 
• Willing to undertake necessary training, e.g. Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Quality and Process Management. 
• Computer literate 
• Paint application knowledge is essential

Hiring Manager: Stephen LLoyd

Grade: B - Technician 

Position: One 

Belong at Aston Martin 

At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way.

Let’s build something remarkable together.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd