Maintenance Systems and Processes Manager

Jaguar Land Rover; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks a Maintenance Systems and Processes Manager to enhance maintenance operations and performance metrics. This role involves conducting SWOT analyses, leading process standardisation, and improving workforce capabilities while fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance and proven experience in managing maintenance teams. Join us in shaping modern luxury through technology and teamwork.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, leading maintenance teams to meet production targets.
• Strong understanding of TPM strategy pillars.
• Practical experience in automation solutions installation to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SWOT analysis of maintenance operations.
• Deploy a multi-year roadmap to improve performance metrics.
• Standardise maintenance systems and processes.
• Build workforce capability through training and succession planning.

Skills

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

The Maintenance Systems and Processes Manager will collaborate with Solihull's maintenance teams to design and implement unified systems and processes. Although progress has begun, significant work remains to achieve full alignment. Historically, Solihull's maintenance groups have operated independently within their own technologies, resulting in varied practices and a lack of standardisation. This has negatively impacted plant performance across key indicators, including:

• Operational Performance Rate (OPR)
• Right First Time (RFT) / First Time Through (FTT), driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
• Zero Harm
• Cost Per Unit (CPU)

What to Expect

• Conduct SWOT analysis of maintenance operations, benchmarked against JIPM/TPM standards, to capture current state and impact on KPIs.
• Deploy a multi-year roadmap to improve performance metrics and move towards benchmark levels.
• Standardise maintenance systems and processes, engaging teams and driving the shift from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Lead and support TPM Steering Committees and rollout activities, ensuring robust sustainment and solid foundations.
• Collaborate across functions (Operations, GMS, IDT, Digital & Innovation, GME) to align plans, integrate improvements, and leverage new technologies.
• Build workforce capability through training, recruitment, succession planning, and health & safety initiatives, while modernising practices and maintaining strong employee relations.
• Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy pillars.
• Proven experience in a similar role, including leading maintenance teams to achieve manufacturing production targets.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Practical experience in specifying, installing, and commissioning automation solutions to deliver productivity gains.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a structured, logical approach to problem solving.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

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.