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Production and Logistics concepts need to work, not only fascinate. Despite the myriad unforeseen circumstances that can impact at any given stage or time. That’s why they need to be brought to life on a daily basis by agile international teams – and people who know how to work together to find creative solutions to challenging problems, with an impeccable sense of timing

The Production Specialist (PSP) – Bespoke, has two main responsibilities, supporting the Bespoke Process Planning within the Interior Surface Centre and organisation of the varied bespoke topics and features throughout the project timelines.

In the process area, the PSP is responsible for the support, review and optimisation of the existing and upcoming production system through structured application of the VPS principles.  Develop, implement and document standards, focus on robust process, layouts, equipment and information flow.  Support the Manager and team in specific skilled elements of the process, providing experience, guidance and training.  Support the team in Work Organisation, Shell 2, with customer protection, problem solving, implementing solutions and improvements.  Optimisation across process areas.

The Bespoke PSP will support the Bespoke Planners and Bespoke Specialists throughout the initial concept, testing, feasibility and finally though the build phase within the technology. The PSP needs to be able to contribute technological solutions for issues and understand a broad range of topics within the Interior Surface Centre. The PSP is required to support with specific bespoke materials including definition, order route and usage.

In the veneer and other material supply chain, the PSP, could make sourcing trips to suppliers worldwide, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality veneers and materials to the production process, reviewing and expanding supplier network.  Veneer is subject to strict legal requirements, customs and export control, as such it is important to know the origin and species of material in order to be able to trace and demonstrate compliance.  The PSP will also play an active role within the group, liaising with design, marketing and planning, building a network of contacts to define, source and evaluate materials or processes for new models, bespoke features, editions or one-offs.

Qualifications

• Woodworking apprenticeship or suitable equivalent preferred. Ideally educated to HNC/HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in skilled wood craft and automotive production or project planning experience.
• Excellent organisational, planning, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Must work effectively with internal production, development and planning functions as well as external suppliers.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English is essential and basic German is desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.
• Knowledge of veneer selection, templating, joining, bookmatching/ slipmatching, carbon fibre and paint application of interior parts.