Job Title
Production Group Leader
Ref #
58750
Date posted
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Sheffield
Business area
Sheffield
Department
Sheffield
Position level
5
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 Months
Working pattern
Sheffield Senna
Salary
N/A
What to Expect
The role of the Group Leader is to co-ordinate the day to day activities of a multi-functional team, reporting into the Production Manager. The role is also responsible for the control of holiday and absence management, Health & Safety, cost & quality control as well as productivity improvement, via your responsible Team Leaders and production resource. 

  Achieving the daily/annual volume throughput. 
     Consistently delivering robust time study outputs (cycle times) for all production machines & processes. 

  • Continue development and training for all team members to ensure the team continues to grow. 

  • Control all Health & Safety requirements for all equipment / Processes and team members on shift, this will include completion of Risk Assessments. 

  • Monitoring & reporting against consumable expenditure, driving down reduction. 

  • Control and reporting against scrap costs, driving down reduction. 

  • Execution of Lean Methodology i.e. 5S, Kaizens, Continuous Improvement 

  • Understand & demonstrate a broad knowledge of the build process to provide training & assist when issues arise. 

  • Provide cover for absence within your team and have a flexible approach to working hours as the business demands. 

  • Train & mentor Team Leaders and Team Members to achieve the very best in working practices and processes. 

  • Maintain Team Member versatility charts and ensure cross training & skills development. 

  • Prepare for production by checking resource, equipment, tools, parts availability, consumables on a daily basis. 

  • Take part in problem solving activities – assist in analysis & resolution of problems, define & determine appropriate actions. 

  • Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and that all Team Members are using the correct PPE. 

  • Adhering to GL STD work daily / weekly / bi-weekly 

  • Track all near misses and accidents to solve any unsafe procedures. Report as required. 

  • When required conduct performance reviews for areas of your team who require improvement, considering training, regular reviews etc. 

  • When necessary, conduct disciplinary investigations or disciplinary meetings with the assistance of HR. 

  • Maintain and endorse McLaren values and culture (housekeeping, appearance etc). 

  • Lead by example, influence all team members and ensure they are fully motivated. 


What You'll Bring

  • Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving 

  • High level of numerical and analytical ability 

  • Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilising appropriate   interpersonal styles including leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction 

  • Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues 

  • Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving 

  • Ability to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives 

  • Adaptable to change and varying situations 

  • Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions 

  • Strong people and performance management skills 

  • Computer literate with good numerical skills 

  • Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality 

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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