Manufacturing Excellence Director

1 month ago


Knowsley, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

About this role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Director to join our team at Jaguar Land Rover, contributing to the Refocus 2.0 and Reimagine journey. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead the transformation of our global manufacturing footprint, focusing on delivering value-driven competitive results across all manufacturing technologies.

As part of our wider global team, you will lead in identifying opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste, optimize labor value, volume capacity, and manufacturing strategies across all JLR sites and technologies. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Developing a comprehensive Manufacturing Excellence plan to drive competitiveness across our worldwide operations, focusing on objectives and key results.
  2. Leveraging workshop models to identify process value streams, pinpointing areas for improvement, and driving action plans to remove inefficiencies.
  3. Providing training and coaching to operations teams on essential tool sets, guiding them towards achieving manufacturing excellence and demonstrating its value.

Your skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A proven track record in manufacturing/engineering processes, tools, and techniques.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, including implementation, tools, and working practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A passion for process improvement and technological advancement.

Salary range: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum

This salary estimate reflects the senior level of expertise required for this position, taking into account industry standards and comparable roles within the UK's automotive sector. As a Manufacturing Excellence Director at Jaguar Land Rover, you can expect a highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with your skills and experience.



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