REQ ID: 126920
JOB TITLE: Agile - Plant Quality Launch Leader
SALARY: £37,588 - £49,000
POSTING START DATE: 19/11/24
POSTING END DATE: 03/12/24
LOCATION: Solihull  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

This role will contribute to the planning, control and delivery of all new model launch activities for Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lines supporting the planning and management of Plant Quality Launch activity from Online through to OTA and including Build, Batch and Hold activities. Working closely with the Launch Manufacturing team, this role will contribute to ensuring value for money is achieved recognising the safety, quality and delivery objectives.
The role will give you first-hand experience of managing a diverse group of coaches, in an Agile structure, as well as experiences of different facilities and departments. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the team of Launch Quality associates, assigning tasks to individuals, and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Working in an Agile environment as a Squad/Group lead using tools such as Jira engaging the wider team to collectively work together.
• Ensure that all relevant WES relating to the programme are generated and concurred by the core Plant Quality Team
• Generate and enact training plans for the Plant Quality inspection teams on new models and new MY content.
• Represent PL Quality in the Red dot events, Virtual build, buy- offs.
• International travel may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Candidates should have experience of Plant Quality aligned QOS procedures.
• Have a detailed understanding of SPC and Capability Analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of leading large teams
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and to tight deadlines

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.