operations manager Castle Bromwich, England
Job description
REQ ID: 117966
JOB TITLE: Operations Supervisor
SALARY: £38,600 - £50,000
POSTING END DATE: 18/08/23
LOCATION: Castle Bromwich
Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This role is responsible for the performance of the JLR and Syncreon LLP operational team to deliver all operational targets by ensuring volume, quality and associated scorecard metrics such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment are met. This role will manage the day to day JLR, Syncreon operation, maintenance functions over multi-shift operations within budget ensuring all material is delivered on time to relevant JLR overseas assembly operations (India / Brazil). Provide UK IEO based support for any requirements from overseas plants to enable their delivery of operational targets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an incredibly varied role that will require your input across Operations, Data Integrity and Facilities. The role will ensure that you are always busy and offers a lot of autonomy; however, the wider team are incredible and whilst you will provide a level of leadership, you will have support from everyone in the immediate and wider team.
Operations:
The successful candidate will become a Shift lead for the JLR Operations team ensuring 3PL meet operational build targets and supporting with any obstacles to achievement. The roleholder will attend daily Start of Shift Meeting and prepare End of Shift reports against daily build plan, safety and performance.
Working with the RFU team, you'll support material flow into, and out of the facility to support weekly build plan and Interface with DHL to Improve & Optimise capacity & utilization on sequence material collection routes (Workshop). You'll also support Engine shipments by creating OBD orders in SAP for shipments to India by SEA / AIR, perform splitting of OBDs, refires to AOS, transfer stock locations, and any other adjustments and changes to keep system up to date. You'll track all damaged stillages, supervise return & repair and track costs, raise any Consumable orders through IESA and track (KPI) and raise all shopping carts for ad hoc repairs or special requirements.
A large part of this role is ensuring the health and safety onsite. You will help to drive manufacturing systems throughout the facility, including supporting Syncreon delivering 5S, safety walks, Kaizen Lean learning and any JLR systems and processes that can be shared when required. Part of your role will be to circulate the latest Safety bulletins and alerts to Syncreon, authorise deviation from process when required and KSM when required; Raise all Syncreon requests for JLR Access to CMMS, CDSID, EMA, KD2000 & SAP access and Maintain JLR WAY Processes as Administrator, DRIM, T Matrix, R&R, Risk Register, Turtle, Train Logs.
Facilities:
Working with Syncreon, you will lead Maintenance and Facilities standards and processes and provide leadership and support to workgroup members at times of reactive maintenance, ensuring safe working at all times.
As a leader in this area you will:
Instigate and lead improvement projects- Develop plans for obsolete equipment removal and upgrade
- Determine how critical a failure is to the organization based on the priority of equipment, the severity of the fault and the impact on Production. Support Syncreon team when required in Emergency breakdown cover to repair failures
- Keep asset register up to date
- Prepare Statements of Work (SOW) for new tenders
- Facilitate and co-ordinate RAMs as required
- Support & Organise JLR activities on Facility master schedule (BES Insurance Inspections)
- Liaise with Syncreon on agreed Annual facility Master schedule cadence.
- Identify Suitable suppliers to support Day to day Maintenance and Future Projects
- Support Project initiatives, obtain quotes, interface with suppliers and supply accurate information.
Data integrity:
Working with Data Integrity, you'll help to support part changes and model year programs to ensure a smooth transition and minimise Obsolescence. (LEQOS)
Working with RFU teams, supervise Obsolescence returns to main plants (CB/SOL/EMC/ & Halewood) and support and work with the JLR Sequence team to achieve its targets. You will also identify and implement cost saving initiatives (Freight Reduction, EMC, GO Bulk Project & Packing, Inventory location Aftermarket)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
We are looking for someone that has proven experience of operational delivery processes and procedures and a thorough understanding of Logistics/ Manufacturing processes, Tools and Techniques.
This would suit someone who enjoys working in a professional environment who can embrace differences and welcomes challenges together, empowering each other to deliver. You will be someone who is able to build trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively and treating others respectfully.
You will be more successful in this role if you are natural "Networker", with an ability to influence, support and deliver.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Relevant previous experience of Operational environment including consistent delivery of productivity targets in Manufacturing- Experience of managing multi-skilled teams in multi-shift operations in Manufacturing or logistics
- Demonstrable and experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving.
- Working knowledge and experience of delivering SQDCME scorecard metrics
- Proven ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
- Experience and working knowledge of Health and Safety Audits
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to move rapidly from problem identification to resolution.
- Organised, collaborative, resilient and ability to deliver in a time-sensitive process environment
- Ability to work under pressure, balancing competing priorities to achieve deadlines, and deliver operational plans in a complex, high demanding environment.
- A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with and manage key stakeholders to influence cross functional engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to be effective when dealing with different markets / cultures / functions / levels.
- IT and Business Process knowledge - Compliance with standard policies and procedures.
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
