Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Production
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
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. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- 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
- Develop the processes to support the quick make/buy decisions
- 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
- Develop a thorough working knowledge of the company’s ERP system and be a champion for its ongoing development
- Ensure all the manufacturing functions operate in accordance to the company’s Health and Safety policies
Requirements
- 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
- Well organised and delivery focused with the ability to prioritise in a demanding environment
- Proven driven and open minded approach to process innovation
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
- Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
- 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
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. 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. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.