Manufacturing & Production Work - Silverstone, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Andretti Cadillac

Description

Reporting to:
Head of Production

Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E.

The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.

We have an opportunity for a highly experienced Head of Manufacturing to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility.

In this role you will be responsible for leading our multi-disciplined manufacturing teams, resources, processes and systems.

As a start up facility, you will need to have the vision and knowledge to build an extremely agile, modern and capable manufacturing environment.

Develop our manufacturing capabilities and processes, supporting the company manufacturing strategy
Develop and lead a multi-skilled manufacturing team supporting the planning and prioritisation of work, performance and resources
Define manufacturing new projects
Lead the continual improvement of the company's manufacturing functions to deliver the highest quality products as efficiently as possible
Work with the procurement team on manufacturing supplier agreements
In conjunction with the Head of Quality develop an agile and effective manufacturing quality system with implementation of the necessary controls
Develop and manage manufacturing KPIs to drive performance
Research and investigate new manufacturing methods and technologies
Ensure all the manufacturing functions operate in accordance to the company's Health and Safety policies

Extensive experience in a fast-pace manufacturing environment, ideally in high level Motorsport
Significant in depth knowledge of motorsports manufacturing methods and assemblies, particularly composites
Proven experience of leading, inspiring and developing high performing manufacturing teams in a demanding environment,
Proven experience of driving change and developing manufacturing processes
A high level of computer literacy
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work whilst working under pressure
Previous experience of MS applications including Outlook, Teams and Excel
Flexible attitude with the ability to work within a team in a high pressure rapidly changing environment

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.