Material Launch Lead

Jaguar & Land Rove; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Logistics Operations professional to develop and execute strategies for MP&L Operations. Successful candidates will have a background in logistics, strong analytical skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a range of company benefits, including a performance-related bonus and extensive maternity/paternity leave policies. Join us to help create exceptional vehicles in a sustainable way.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave policy

4 week paternity leave policy

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Income Protection policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Logistics operations.
• Good analytical skills and statistical ability.
• Experience or knowledge of project management and process improvement.
• Experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Logistics supply / operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Implement material flow systems in IT, manpower, hardware, and processes.
• Deploy material planning and flow logistics strategy.
• Deliver Plan For Every Part (PFEP) correctness.
• Liaise with Purchasing for sourcing decisions.
• Adopt Best in Class Logistics solutions in Powertrain operations.

Skills

Logistics operations experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Process improvement

Manufacturing environment experience

Job description

WHAT TO EXPECT

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross‑functional teams, you’ll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry‑leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

PROPULSION PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

Propulsion Production Operations is responsible for the manufacture of the JLR Propulsion systems to support the current and next generation of JLR vehicles. Delivering a premium product, the EMC operations team have established, developed and continue to grow the facility to ensure a first class service to our customer base.

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development and execution of the Logistics strategy for MP&L Operations to support International and local programmes. Provide technical support and work towards standardising and improving logistics operations at the EMC, through data driven analysis.

DAY‑TO‑DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely implementation of material flow systems including but not limited to IT, Manpower, Hardware and processes at EMC
• Deployment of the strategy for all material planning, flow and logistics to support international and local programmes to ensure the strategy is aligned to both the overall company and functional strategies
• Delivery of the Plan For Every Part – PFEP correctness and data quality received from central MP&L functions
• Liaise with Purchasing to ensure logistical factors are fully included in all sourcing decisions
• Ensuring that Jaguar Land Rover are adopting Best in Class Logistics solutions within the Powertrain operations with clearly define measurable to demonstrate improvements with each new project.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Previous experience in Logistics operations
• Good analytical skills and statistical ability
• Experience or knowledge of project management and process improvement
• Experience working in manufacturing environment
• Logistics supply / operations

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of 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 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

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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 exception with soul possible.

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