REQ ID: 127091
JOB TITLE: Planner
SALARY: £36,688 - £41,000

POSTING START DATE: 20/11/2024

POSTING END DATE: 04/12/2024 
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 provide support in the sequencing and allocation of scheduling production requirements and to report key metrics for the Solihull Plant. There will also be a requirement to contribute to development opportunities to meet the key delivery scorecard metrics

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•    Support and contribute to volume production at Solihull Plant by scheduling production requirements  to ensure delivery of operational targets
•    Contribute and work on the setting of production in each area to maintain a balanced flow throughout Body, Paint and Final Assembly
•    Work on the development and maintain operational plans to meet build to sequence requirements at Solihull Plant
•    Generate and maintain standards and procedures for the area’s operating practices
•    Track and monitor orders through the production system and advise on the resolution of key issues
•    Report key data for the area and present reports showing production achievement, stock status, Plant Work In Progress data
•    Support and contribute to new model launch plans and production strategies as directed
•    Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

•    Relevant previous experience in Supply Chain, Scheduling, Demand and Capacity Planning in Manufacturing
•    Knowledge and skills with a broad understanding of the interfaces into vehicle platforms and plants 
•    Experience of sequencing and allocation scheduling production requirements
•    Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

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.