REQ ID: 132434
JOB TITLE: Senior Production Leader
SALARY: £48,000 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 12.08.2026
POSTING END DATE: 26.08.2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship
In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.
Join us at JLR and help shape the future of electrification. Working at the forefront of innovation, you'll lead high-performing teams in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, delivering the next generation of propulsion systems that power our modern luxury vehicles.
As a Senior Production Leader, you'll play a key role in launching, developing and optimising production operations within our Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, embrace change and make a visible impact while continuously growing and developing your leadership capability alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a highly influential leadership role where you'll bring people, processes and performance together to deliver world-class manufacturing outcomes. You'll champion operational excellence, foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, and help create an enjoyable experience and environment where everyone belongs.
Here's what to expect:
- Leading, coaching and developing Process Leaders, Team Leaders and associates to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environmental objectives
- Owning daily, weekly and monthly operational performance reporting, providing clear insights and driving actions that deliver results
- Coordinating production activities and resources to ensure operational priorities, customer requirements and production schedules are achieved
- Championing continuous improvement activities, identifying constraints and implementing sustainable solutions that enhance performance.
- Ensuring compliance with manufacturing, quality and safety operating systems while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you'll need to help you succeed here, including:
- Demonstrating leadership experience within high-volume or complex manufacturing environments
- Applying a strong understanding of production operations, safety systems and operational performance management
- Using excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills to deliver effective outcomes
- Developing teams through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning and performance leadership
- Bringing knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as PDCA, CCAR or similar approaches
At JLR, you'll find more than a career. You'll discover a place where individuality is celebrated, differences are cherished and curiosity is encouraged. With tailored benefits, meaningful development opportunities and the chance to work on pioneering products that help shape our shared future, this is where you can maximise your full potential while making a difference for JLR, our clients, our communities and our planet.
Create exceptional. Redefine tomorrow. Build it with JLR.
BENEFITS
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
- Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
- A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
- A competitive pension
- A JLR company performance-related bonus
- An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
- Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
- Flexible working*
- Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
