POSITION: Manufacturing Strategy Senior Manager

POSTING END DATE: 24/05/2024

LOCATION: Solihull (UK) / Hybrid

SALARY: Competitive

JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Truly distinct, global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy and are emotionally compelling and unique. JLR’s Reimagine strategy - to realise our vision to be proud creators of the most desirable, modern luxury brands, for the most discerning of clients - is delivering a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design and we are transforming our business to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role is responsible for the facilitation and delivery of transformation projects on the Solihull site.

The role will require a cross functional approach to delivery, to improve the Solihull performance, efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, facilities and services on site.

Solihull is due to go through significant change, including the MLA uplift and introduction of the JEA programme. The site and its processes need to be ready to manage this change without having an impact on the key KPI’s or effecting the well-being of its employees.

The Manufacturing Strategy Senior Manager will utilise the functional IBP’s to identify areas of required improvement and ensure that sufficient improvement projects are in place and successful to enable the necessary changes and deliver the multi- year transformation plan.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Manufacturing extended team to identify projects that transform the performance of Solihull
• Facilitate the project delivery, ensuring projects are on track or corrective actions are taken
• Manage project delivery risks
• Establish governance and project delivery best practice based on Agile principles 
• Lead key projects and deploy specialist team resources to support especially on cross department improvements
• Identify and facilitate projects through the area Value Stream maps, that will increase the versatility and improve the flow of processes to deliver cost savings and increase throughput
• Identify bottlenecks and facilitate teams to generate ideas and solutions to overcome the obstacles
• Design and develop solutions to enable the delivery of refocus 2.0 objectives
• Collaborate with teams external to Solihull to support improvement projects e.g. Digital, manufacturing excellence etc
• Collaborate with external companies and institutions to support and accelerate Solihull transformation programmes e.g. Tata Sons, Universities etc

Key Performance Indicators

The key performance indicators are ultimately the plant scorecard metrics (S, P,Q, D, C, E) but in addition metrics will need to be established for the on time, on budget, delivery of the key improvement projects.

Key Interactions

• Cross Site and Plant Manufacturing Teams from Stampings, BIW, Paint & Trim & Final
• Solihull Safety Team
• Human Resources
• Trade Union
• Plant & Site Strategy Teams
• MP&L & Distribution
• Site Services
• Ops director
• Technology Management Teams
• CME
• GME
• CPS
• Principle Contractors & Contractors
• External teams and companies

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relevant previous experience of Project Management including consistent delivery of targets
• Experience in Team Management including the management of multi-skilled teams
• Proven experience of vehicle build and delivery processes and procedures
• Thorough understanding of Engineering/Manufacturing Processes, Tools and Techniques
• Management experience and understanding of delivering SPQDCE metrics
• Knowledge of Lean Tools & Techniques including logical approach to Problem Solving (Application / Deployment)
• Experience in achievement and maintenance of Quality standards (understanding and practicing the processes to achieve internal and external quality metrics including robust action plans for the continuing achievement and maintenance of such standards)
• Proven ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
• Experience and working knowledge of Health and Safety Audits and ergonomics including risk assessments
• Ability to produce and deliver presentations to Manufacturing teams, Senior managers and Directors
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

• Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative and Industry Standards in Automotive
• Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel
• Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience of working in partnership with a Trade Union

Personal Profile

Essential

• An individual with a Creators Code mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable
• An individual who is results driven, demonstrates tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment
• An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
• An individual who can challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
• An effective team player who actively leads, develops and supports team members
• Problem solving techniques to support in the learning of their team and help to resolve issues quickly

Desirable

• An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along

#WEAREJLR

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.