logistics operations supervisor

Jaguar Land Rover; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Logistics Operations Supervisor to oversee and optimize logistics and supply chain processes at the Solihull plant. The role involves managing transportation, warehousing, and inventory, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials. Candidates must have previous team leadership experience and an understanding of dangerous goods regulations. Benefits include maternity/paternity leave, a competitive pension, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52-week maternity leave

4-week paternity leave

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in a logistics context.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods and legal compliance.
• Ability to deliver program plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and delivery of materials.
• Investigate and solve process-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Understanding of legal requirements

Job description

The logistics operations supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end logistics and supply chain processes for Solihull plant. This includes managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and compliant delivery of material. This also includes leading our LLP, maintenance and consumbales operation, WIP support teams and scrap and reclaim functions. WHAT TO EXPECT You’ll assist in the supervision of the team to provide the logistical operations for all material planning, flow and logistics to deliver stores requirements to the Solihull plant.

Responsibilities

• Help to oversee the shipping and delivery of material in addition to the parts reclaimation process and also through our maintenance and consumables operations
• Process investigation with problem solving
• Environmental robustness within the operation
• Maintaining the data integrity for the parts
• Plant liaison for scrap and substance issues
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
• The critical operational KPI’s that the individual will need to focus on and drive on a daily basis are: Zero harm; Audit compliance; eg. SWC, 5s, SHARP, SBI, UTAC/Company quality; Volume Losses; Misfits; Inbound and outbound material processing timeframes

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a team
• Experience with dangerous goods and understanding of legal requirements
• Good analytical skills and statistical ability
• Experience or knowledge of process improvement
• Understanding of material substance management – eg. Dangerous goods training
• Delivering programme plans on time ensuring flawless launches and operations
• Ensuring robust compliance to audit standards and operational processes
• Delivery of area scorecard metrics

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.

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies

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.