Manufacturing Launch

3 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time
Solihull

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT
If you are passionate about making a change and implement new ways of working, then this role is for you.

JLR has a great opportunity to join the Manufacturing Excellence team that will drive the achievement of Process Excellence for our business processes landscape relating to the Launch and change management activity of the Production Eco-system through the definition and implementation of the appropriate Processes & Standards, Tools & Methods, Systems and Training activity.

In this role, you will partner with the Plant Launch leadership to support key areas of the launch activity with their production readiness and agile transformation. You will coach at a group/squad level around production readiness principles, ways of working, mindset, and behaviours – Production readiness principles should lead the implementation over, and above existing legacy ways of working defined in process & methods. 

The Manufacturing Launch and Change Coach role will be a highly cross functional activity based with the Plant environment with a great level of complexity that requires engagement across the manufacturing team and external stakeholders.

Please note that we have a number of vacancies available for this position and location can vary, therefore flexibility for travel will be required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Lead and deliver a structured approach to the Production system launch and change activity using business process improvement methods in order to develop more effective and efficient ways of working through: Definition of the process structure and accountabilities. Definition of process standards, risk assessments, governance and Production readiness maturity KPI’s. Definition supporting of systems, tools and methods. Process implementation through training and coaching. On-going audit, assessment and continuous improvement initiatives to drive organisational competence. Define and implement the required tools and methods to support the process. Effective stakeholder management and contracting to ensure projects add value and are aligned to stakeholder expectations. Ensure continuous improvement within the area of responsibility and support continuous improvement events and activities. Undertake any other work as directed by their leadership in connection with their job as may be requested.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Relevant Business Process Improvement experience gained at an appropriate level to drive enterprise level change. Broad knowledge and experience of Manufacturing technologies, process & product change management within a comparable organisation.  Experience of managing a multi-skilled team. Evidence of leadership capability and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of Project Management and use of Project Management techniques

Personal Profile 

Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact. An individual who can demonstrate outstanding capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead cross-functional and functional teams. Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully. A resilient individual who has strong influencing and engagement skills, is comfortable challenging all stakeholders and can build credibility and trust through experience and personal style.  Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.

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