Title:  Supervisor Fabrication

Supervisor – Fabrication

Twilights

Norwich

Permanent

On- site

About the Role:

The role involves driving the business forward, making improvements and managing the use of machines/equipment/processes, ensuring Lotus can support both the business and other 3rd party customer requirements, securing future growth and prosperity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise the week and day to day activities, to achieve the plan in the production area and ensure resources are available to achieve the MPS/production requirements.
• Maintain quality - ensuring process adherence.
• Disposition of components & products - rework, returns & scrap.
• Communicating effectively with the Team, such as briefing meetings, appraisals etc.
• Develop and support continuous improvement activities through team working, people and processes, measuring and reporting.
• Ensure the safe standardisation of operations.
• Ensure equipment used is done so in a safe manner, including PPE.
• Assist in accident investigation, safety audits, risk assessments, job safety analysis etc.
• Ensure environmental procedures are adhered to, including waste segregation, scrap, storage, and the disposal of chemicals.
• Attendance management, through return to work interviews and informal/formal discussions.
• Production team communication, team meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, through regular training record reviews and appraisals.
• Develop individual competence, to ensure maximum flexibility within the team.
• Assist with the recruitment of the production team - selection/interviews/appointments.
• Carry out the induction and training of new/ temporary and transferring employees.
• Ensure all Lotus policies and procedures are upheld.
• Manage, motivate, and organise the business's production, with the most efficient use of resources.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental standards are adhered to, and product quality meets the customer demands.
• Help achieve the Production, Performance Indicators and KPI's.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Good understanding of the English language & able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate.
• Numerate, with the ability to read and understand written instructions/documentation.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Supervisory experience.
• Honest, trustworthy, flexible, proactive, enthusiastic, and able to communicate effectively.
• Basic employment law and HSE law knowledge.

Desirable:  

• NVQ level 4 in Supervisory Management or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
• Previous experience with fabrication & welding. 
• Knowledge of, or units in Business Improvement Techniques.
• Experience in people management.
• Good understanding of cellular manufacturing, including J.I.T, Kanban, and Continuous Improvement.
• Productive worker, with a solid work ethic, who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience of having a management background.
• Highly motivated self-starter, who takes initiative.
• Good attention to detail and willing to learn new skills.
• Listening skills.
• The ability to persuade, build rapport and empathise with people at all levels.

What We Offer You:

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

• Twenty-five days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Six percent 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.
• Family Friendly policies.
• Disturbance allowance.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

About Lotus:

Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.

We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.