Description
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) is a dedicated division of McLaren Automotive that offers personalisation and bespoke commissions. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will lead the Logistics Operations and New Model Launch Operations team, overseeing end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program delivery functions within a low-volume, high-complexity environment.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute a robust logistics and new model launch operations strategy
- Promote and enhance a high-performing team through setting clear KPIs and supporting individual development
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and ensure team members have the required skills to perform their daily duties
- Oversee demand planning for Bespoke, Heritage, and Special Commission projects
- Monitor inbound and outbound material flow, ensuring best practices are adopted
- Create and implement best practice logistics and launch readiness principles, policies, and processes
- Promote best-in-class quality and delivery throughout production
- Ensure the required logistics and new model launch infrastructure is in place
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships and logistics provider relationships
- Coordinate with central production planning teams to confirm upcoming MSO production load plans
- Report MSO production performance to the MSO Director and Operation Directors
- Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams
Requirements:
- Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) within the Automotive sector
- Proven expertise in end-to-end logistics management and launch management
- Experience in defining and delivering department strategic plans
- Strong track record of strategic leadership and team development
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
- Strong data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Familiarity with MRP systems and manufacturing analytics platforms
- Familiarity with transport regulations, incoterms, and international trade compliance
Benefits:
- Structured career development framework
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday
- 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
- Generous parental leave policies
- A range of wellbeing initiatives