POSITION: Technology Manager, Paint & T&F

POSTING END DATE: 10/07/2024

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

An exciting time to join the Senior Leadership team as we bring to life the Reimagine Strategy with the production of our future electrified vehicles into Halewood Plant. 

This is your opportunity to lead two highly effective production teams to bring our next generation modern luxury vehicles into reality at the first JLR all electric plant. You will be motivated in approaching the role in terms of JLR’s Reimagine Leadership approach, coaching your team to meet the demands placed on them within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment whilst also supporting them with a growth mindset for themselves and their teams. Pushing them to deliver the exceptional, continuously striving for improvements, seeking out best practice and process improvements.

Reporting to the Plant Operations Director, this role will have a significant people management responsibility and will be a key player in the plant senior leadership team supporting corporate initiatives to ensure robust processes are embedded.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, engage and develop a large team of JLR associates and managers
• Overall accountable for the management of the production area including the control and organisation of all on track build activities and associated Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment metrics are achieved
• To deliver and contribute to the overall strategy at Halewood including non-product capital expenditure projects to maintain and improve the current facility and process
• Introducing new product lines into Plant using Agile methodology
• Oversee the management of a production team to ensure targets are achieved
• Manage the cost budget to include labour, consumables, scrap, repairs and service contracts and continually seeks efficiencies in all areas
• Work closely with the Plant Quality Manager to ensure that market information is understood, and corrective actions taken in car assembly processes to meet/exceed quality targets
• Consistently deliver safety standards by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, risks identified and mitigated and corrective action implemented for any accidents
• Ensure internal and external quality metrics are achieved and robust action plans are in place for the continuing achievement and maintenance of quality standards
• Ensure efficiencies are driven to deliver year on year productivity and reduce hours per unit
• Development of the operational and strategic plans to improve the current facility and process
• Review volume capacity, identify and eliminate bottle necks through close management of robust plans
• Line of sight, to translate corporate and local area objectives/Business Plan into engaging and measurable actions within the area
• Ensure Integrated Production System, Manufacturing Quality Operating Standard and Launch Quality Operating System processes are adhered to
• Ensure compliance to TS 16949 and ISO14001
• Identify plans to drive environmental performance through enhanced waste and energy management by delivering environmental improvement actions
• Drive Test Procedure Management, Maintenance, uptime improvements and facility efficiency improvements
• Develop strategies with support functions and key contractors and ensure their objectives fully align and support the plant objectives
• Ensure IPS, MQOS and LQOS processes understood and adhered to throughout the T&F area
• Work closely with ME, MTO and MPI in the delivery of new models and represents the Plant/Manufacturing in a range of meetings/forums including VQR, NMLR’s, LCM’s and Technology Forum best practice meetings
• Creates a focus point for the cross-plant technologies that supports the delivery of a high-quality product meeting marketplace expectations
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Performance Indicators

• SQPDCE

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 at senior management level including consistent delivery of targets and objectives
• Experience of managing multi-skilled teams in multi-shift operations
• Experience building and managing mutually beneficial relationships across a diverse, cross functional network
• Strong leader who inspires others in becoming their best selves at work and being the frontperson to lead towards organisational & strategic success with a proven track record for achieving results through leadership
• Thorough understanding and experience of 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 ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
• Proven project management experience and the ability to work within tight deadlines and 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 develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels; including delivering presentations to work groups and senior management
• Liaising across Chapters to industrialise new products
• Demonstrated evidence of effective business behaviours
• Commercial and brand awareness with insight into (our) customer base – their values and expectations

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

• Cross Chapter exposure and experience
• Manufacturing experience of technologies
• Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative and Industry Standards in Automotive
• 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
• Proven Project Management Experience
• Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully
• An individual who is able to ensure operational plans deliver JLR’s strategy and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership across the whole of Manufacturing and wider Enterprise.
• Progressive thinking individual who takes a keen interest in new ideas and key industry developments
• Inspirational leader, demonstrated by a low-ego approach, with a positive and up-beat style with a track record of developing talent and inspiring others, driving the organisation to world-class performance
• An individual who prioritises resources to deliver the JLR’s Strategy provide clarity and urgency to complex issues, establishing cross-functional alignment and collaboration to support tough decision making
• An ability to work in an inclusive multi-culture and multi-partnership environment
• 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
• Unquestionable integrity and values driven – earns unwavering trust, meets commitments, and has courageous conversations
• Able to play an active role in leading the broader Halewood Plant, on items such as Functional strategy and delivery
• 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
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate clearly, directly and openly
• An individual who can demonstrate exceptional capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead cross-functional and functional teams
• Able to play an active role in leading the broader Finance function, on items such as Functional strategy and delivery
• Able to influence peers and senior leadership teams in other functions in order to ensure the right decisions are being made for the future success of the business
• High level of resilience in dealing with ambiguous or fast-paced, evolving situations
• Strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships easily – understands the intricacies of managing complex relationships across the global organisation. High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to influence and persuade

#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.