POSITION: Manufacturing Strategy Senior Manager

POSTING END DATE: 14/06/2024

LOCATION: Solihull (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

JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. We are incredibly proud that Solihull is at the heart of delivering our Reimagine Strategy as we continue the exciting journey to transform our Plant. Our MLA platform and a new Jaguar Electrical Architecture (JEA) will deliver modern luxury products and experiences for clients, creating a legacy and securing a future for both our customers and our people, for generations to come. We have an exciting future ahead of us and are looking for dynamic leaders to steer our teams through this transformation period and beyond.

As Leaders we can, and we must, all play a part. Embodying and living our Creators’ Code in how we work together and show up for each other will be key as we embrace future opportunities with unity through personal reflection, evolution and growth. As a community of Leaders, together we set the tone and create a safe and trusted environment where people achieve together as one.

The Manufacturing Strategy Senior Manager will lead all site strategic planning across the Solihull 300-acre plant and extended areas of responsibility including Castle Bromwich Operations, Pune Operations and the UK Logistics Operations Centre.

This role will lead the site and long-range business strategy for the total Solihull Operations footprint, and extended areas of responsibility, which has an operating budget in excess of £600m and responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of over 12,000 people.

The role will be an excellent fit for a dynamic, high performing individual who is able to work well under pressure, bring fresh ideas and perspective to the team and be a strong business partner across a breadth of teams and topics.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, document, promote and deliver the business and site strategy for the extended Solihull Manufacturing business, including developing an understanding of future business and external drivers for change well in advance of need
• Maintain this overall business strategy as defined by an annual review paper considering future product, people, performance, technological and other emerging opportunities. Including liaison with Manufacturing leadership and Technology Forums to define the sub-strategies required considering business units (e.g. Stamping, BIW etc) and themes such as people, digital, environmental and competitiveness
• Set long range targets (5-15 years) for key performance indicators and cascade to Integrated Business Plan Owners to develop 1–5-year plans
• Lead the creation and maintenance of the strategies and associated plan of record including the change control of the strategy through Level 1 Strategy reviews and coordination of strategic business and footprint studies up until the approval of the change, programme financial approval and handover to delivery teams
• Represent the business in make vs buy and industrialisation studies, ensuring local stakeholders are engaged and approve proposals
• Represent the business in pre target setting and assumptions to ensure they match the long-range targets and site plans, ensuring local stakeholders are engaged and approve proposals prior to being incorporated in vehicle programme targets
• Create and maintain the site/s 15-year footprint strategy reflecting the business, product and building plans
• Create and maintain the multi-year financial plan in cooperation with Finance including total operating costs and capital investment plans
• Develop a relationship with external and internal funding sources including government bodies and regional development agencies, and secure funding where possible to leverage internal investments
• Be an ambassador for the plant with external bodies such as local councils and planning authorities, our local community and the internal Industrial Operations, Corporate Strategy and Property teams
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions

• Operations Directors
• Solihull Leadership and Technology Managers
• Global Manufacturing Excellence Team
• Industrial Operations Programme Delivery team
• Vehicle Line Directors and teams
• Commercial Brand directors
• JLR Property
• Finance Team
• People Team
• External bodies such as councils and government agencies

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Leadership role in a complex organisation
• Senior stakeholder management experience
• Understanding of property, planning and building management standards and legislation
• Proven ability to drive strategic outcomes for a complex Manufacturing organisation
• Proficient communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills (at all levels)
• Strong networking skills
• Commercially astute with an ability to anticipate and respond to changes in the industry
• Proven experience of working in high volume manufacturing environments involving production processes
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing technologies and production processes
• Working knowledge and experience of key business systems and processes, e.g. quality tools and techniques

Personal Profile

Essential

• Exemplary creators code mindset, someone who truly represents and believes in the creators Code at all levels of the organisation
• Determined, high driven, committed and results orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence
• Able to apply analytical rigor to develop and drive well thought out operational plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short-term pragmatic focus with strategic vision
• Resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a constantly changing business environment
• Able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience or personal style
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly at all levels of the organisation
• Able to demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross functional teams
• Ability to think at an enterprise level

Desirable

• Comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills

#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.