POSITION: Manufacturing Manager, Stampings
POSTING END DATE: 16/06/2024
LOCATION: Halewood (UK)
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
The Manufacturing Manager will lead and direct all production, maintenance and quality activities for the Halewood Press Shop. The Press Shop supplies pressed panels into numerous car plants both in the UK and around the world. The role also has overall accountability for the production control and delivery of all production targets, activities and associated Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment metrics for the area.
Reporting to the Stampings & BIW Technology Manager, this role has significant people management responsibility (leading over 450 people) across a wide variety of disciplines following lean principles and the company’s recognised Integrated Production System. The role will also be responsible for continuous improvement activities in all aspects of delivery, seeking and sharing best practice across the Group as well as the wider JLR production network and building on relationships with the key suppliers and benchmarking.
THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, engage and develop a large team of JLR associates, engineers and managers
- Manage the day-to-day production, maintenance and quality functions for the Press Shop area
- Provide a safe working environment and safety leadership across the area
- Ensure all potential risks are identified and mitigated with strict process adherence and all corrective actions are implemented from any accidents
- Lead delivery of efficiencies in process to deliver year-on-year productivity
- Manage the cost budget to include labour, consumables, scrap, repairs and service contracts and continually seeks efficiencies in all areas
- Developing five-year strategy including non-product capital expenditure projects to maintain and improve the current facilities and process
- Work closely with the Stamping Engineering teams in Press Shop Technology Forum to develop and share best practices, process improvements including working closely with our key suppliers
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Successful experience of engaging, developing and leading multi-skilled teams in multi-shift operations
- Extensive previous experience of Production Management at senior management level including consistent delivery of productivity targets in high pressure, fast-paced lean manufacturing environments
- Proven experience of a vehicle build and delivery processes and procedures, previous stamping experience being a prerequisite
- Thorough understanding and experience of Lean and Engineering/Manufacturing Processes, Tools and Techniques
- Demonstrable experience in the application of a logical approach to problem solving
- Working knowledge and experience of delivering safety metrics
- Proven project management experience and the ability to work within tight deadlines and be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels; including delivering presentations to work groups and senior management
- Experience and working knowledge of Health and Safety Audits and ergonomics including risk assessments, LOLA and PUWER regulations
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative and Industry Standards in Automotive, and experience of working in partnership with a Trade Union preferred
Personal Profile
- Customer love mindset, easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable
- Able to ensure operational plans deliver on strategy and combines a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision
- Prioritises resources to deliver the strategy, providing clarity and urgency to complex issues
- Establishes and ensures cross-functional alignment and collaboration to support tough decision making.
- Resilient with strong influencing and engagement skills; comfortable with constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels
- Sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate clearly, directly and openly
- Exceptional capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead cross-functional and functional teams
- High levels of emotional intelligence and integrity; building credibility, confidence and trust through experience and personal style
#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.