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. At JLR Solihull, the MP&L (Materials Planning and Logistics) team plays a critical role in ensuring smooth production and delivery operations. Their responsibilities span the entire supply chain, from supplier coordination to final vehicle delivery. Why MP&L Is Vital in JLR Minimizes production downtime by ensuring material availability. Reduces logistics costs through efficient transport and inventory strategies. Supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Improves customer satisfaction by ensuring timely vehicle delivery. Handles inventory accuracy. A core function within the MP&L Team is the Release & Follow Up team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that materials and components are delivered on time and in the correct quantities to support uninterrupted production. What to Expect As the Supply Chain Supervisor at JLR you'll be responsible for leading daily supply chain operations, ensuring 100% parts availability, managing supply chain delivery, resolving supplier delivery issues, and supporting production schedules across JLR manufacturing plants. Lead and supervise the team responsible for material scheduling, sequencing, and allocation of production requirements. Manage workload and prioritise tasks to ensure consistent delivery of daily operational targets. Monitor key KPI metrics to prevent supplier delivery failures and maintain uninterrupted production flow. Work closely with suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve delivery, quality, and sequencing issues. Analyse KPIs to identify trends and recurring issues, implementing effective containment and corrective actions. Escalate and coordinate emerging supply risks in a timely manner to minimise business impact. Drive continuous improvement by engaging with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to enhance material flow, reduce costs, and support new model launches. What You'll Need You'll be highly analytical and results driven professional with strong problem solving capability, proven leadership experience, and the ability to interpret complex data to support strategic decision making in fast paced operational environments. Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable business information. Experience applying structured problem solving and sound decision making in demanding, fast paced environments. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to produce detailed reports, financial models, and business case analysis. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence, guide, and motivate cross functional teams. Highly logical and detail focused approach to issue resolution, ensuring accuracy, rigour, and effective root cause identification. Strong internal and external stakeholder management capability, including communication at senior levels. Relevant experience in material planning or the automotive industry, with additional experience in project management, coordination, and KPI reporting. 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 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.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
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. At JLR Solihull, the MP&L (Materials Planning and Logistics) team plays a critical role in ensuring smooth production and delivery operations. Their responsibilities span the entire supply chain, from supplier coordination to final vehicle delivery. Why MP&L Is Vital in JLR Minimizes production downtime by ensuring material availability. Reduces logistics costs through efficient transport and inventory strategies. Supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Improves customer satisfaction by ensuring timely vehicle delivery. Handles inventory accuracy. A core function within the MP&L Team is the Release & Follow Up team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that materials and components are delivered on time and in the correct quantities to support uninterrupted production. What to Expect As the Supply Chain Supervisor at JLR you'll be responsible for leading daily supply chain operations, ensuring 100% parts availability, managing supply chain delivery, resolving supplier delivery issues, and supporting production schedules across JLR manufacturing plants. Lead and supervise the team responsible for material scheduling, sequencing, and allocation of production requirements. Manage workload and prioritise tasks to ensure consistent delivery of daily operational targets. Monitor key KPI metrics to prevent supplier delivery failures and maintain uninterrupted production flow. Work closely with suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve delivery, quality, and sequencing issues. Analyse KPIs to identify trends and recurring issues, implementing effective containment and corrective actions. Escalate and coordinate emerging supply risks in a timely manner to minimise business impact. Drive continuous improvement by engaging with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to enhance material flow, reduce costs, and support new model launches. What You'll Need You'll be highly analytical and results driven professional with strong problem solving capability, proven leadership experience, and the ability to interpret complex data to support strategic decision making in fast paced operational environments. Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable business information. Experience applying structured problem solving and sound decision making in demanding, fast paced environments. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to produce detailed reports, financial models, and business case analysis. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence, guide, and motivate cross functional teams. Highly logical and detail focused approach to issue resolution, ensuring accuracy, rigour, and effective root cause identification. Strong internal and external stakeholder management capability, including communication at senior levels. Relevant experience in material planning or the automotive industry, with additional experience in project management, coordination, and KPI reporting. 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 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.
A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is looking for a Supply Chain Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensuring 100% parts availability and managing supplier delivery issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in leadership, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include supervising material scheduling, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement to optimize supply chain processes. The position offers competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and employee learning schemes.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is looking for a Supply Chain Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensuring 100% parts availability and managing supplier delivery issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in leadership, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include supervising material scheduling, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement to optimize supply chain processes. The position offers competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and employee learning schemes.
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. At JLR, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, future focused programmes that are shaping the next generation of mobility. We offer an environment where you can challenge existing thinking, develop your expertise, and make a visible impact on how our factories and logistics systems operate. WHAT TO EXPECT As a Logistics Forward Planner, you'll play a key role in shaping the logistics systems that support our future vehicle programmes. From the early concept stage through to production readiness, you'll plan, integrate and oversee logistics solutions that enable safe, efficient and robust manufacturing operations. This is a highly cross functional role, sitting at the intersection of programme delivery, logistics engineering, facilities, automation and plant operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring logistics activities are fully aligned to programme timelines, while also helping to design practical, scalable solutions for warehouses, line side delivery and automated material movement. Develop and maintain detailed logistics delivery plans, integrating logistics activities into wider programme schedules Lead and coordinate logistics readiness activities through design, installation, commissioning and handover Design and integrate logistics solutions, including warehouses, goods in areas, line side delivery methods and material flow layouts Work closely with logistics engineering, manufacturing engineering, facilities delivery, operations and external partners to validate solutions Define and implement automated logistics solutions, including AGVs and AMRs, ensuring they are suitable and production ready Identify and manage risks, dependencies and changes that could impact logistics readiness or programme milestones Provide clear, concise reporting on logistics readiness, risks and solution maturity to programme stakeholders WHAT YOU'LL NEED We're looking for someone who brings practical experience, systems thinking and strong collaboration skills. Experience planning or designing logistics solutions within manufacturing or industrial environments Strong understanding of material flow, warehouse operations and line side delivery principles Ability to interpret and challenge facility and logistics layouts, with working knowledge of CAD based designs Knowledge of automated material handling solutions, including AGV's, AMR's and ASRS's and the considerations required for successful implementation A planning mindset, with an understanding of dependencies, critical path and readiness milestones Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence cross functional stakeholders Experience leading logistics and facility solutions through commissioning and launch 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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. 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. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
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. At JLR, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, future focused programmes that are shaping the next generation of mobility. We offer an environment where you can challenge existing thinking, develop your expertise, and make a visible impact on how our factories and logistics systems operate. WHAT TO EXPECT As a Logistics Forward Planner, you'll play a key role in shaping the logistics systems that support our future vehicle programmes. From the early concept stage through to production readiness, you'll plan, integrate and oversee logistics solutions that enable safe, efficient and robust manufacturing operations. This is a highly cross functional role, sitting at the intersection of programme delivery, logistics engineering, facilities, automation and plant operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring logistics activities are fully aligned to programme timelines, while also helping to design practical, scalable solutions for warehouses, line side delivery and automated material movement. Develop and maintain detailed logistics delivery plans, integrating logistics activities into wider programme schedules Lead and coordinate logistics readiness activities through design, installation, commissioning and handover Design and integrate logistics solutions, including warehouses, goods in areas, line side delivery methods and material flow layouts Work closely with logistics engineering, manufacturing engineering, facilities delivery, operations and external partners to validate solutions Define and implement automated logistics solutions, including AGVs and AMRs, ensuring they are suitable and production ready Identify and manage risks, dependencies and changes that could impact logistics readiness or programme milestones Provide clear, concise reporting on logistics readiness, risks and solution maturity to programme stakeholders WHAT YOU'LL NEED We're looking for someone who brings practical experience, systems thinking and strong collaboration skills. Experience planning or designing logistics solutions within manufacturing or industrial environments Strong understanding of material flow, warehouse operations and line side delivery principles Ability to interpret and challenge facility and logistics layouts, with working knowledge of CAD based designs Knowledge of automated material handling solutions, including AGV's, AMR's and ASRS's and the considerations required for successful implementation A planning mindset, with an understanding of dependencies, critical path and readiness milestones Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence cross functional stakeholders Experience leading logistics and facility solutions through commissioning and launch 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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. 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. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK seeks a Logistics Forward Planner to shape logistics systems for future vehicle programmes. This role involves developing logistics plans, leading coordination activities, and designing integrated solutions for manufacturing. Candidates should have experience in logistics within manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a planning mindset. Benefits include discounted car purchases, comprehensive insurance, and flexible working arrangements.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK seeks a Logistics Forward Planner to shape logistics systems for future vehicle programmes. This role involves developing logistics plans, leading coordination activities, and designing integrated solutions for manufacturing. Candidates should have experience in logistics within manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a planning mindset. Benefits include discounted car purchases, comprehensive insurance, and flexible working arrangements.