Process Leader

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 sports cars 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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…