Agile - T&F/BiW Launch Senior Supervisor

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

 WHAT TO EXPECT 

Opportunity to Join  and support the Plant launch Organisation in the exciting AGILE in Launch Landscape, Be an empowered leader to ensure collaboration of the Group/s or Squad/s deliver the plant readiness in launch.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the operational launch team with initiatives that deliver the Launch Quality Operating Systems & Integrated Product Structure and its associated scorecard metrics.
• Operate as an AGILE lead for plant launch, engage the wider teams to collectively work together.
• Be disciplined in cadence attendance and promote professional attitudes through creator’s code behaviours.
• Manage, guide and assist teams to support cross functional launch approach to resolve any issues using or developing robust toolsets and problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure Customer feedback is recognised as a drive for making the correct decisions for the teams in AGILE
• Ensure robust standards for Jaguar Land Rover programmes are applied.
• Drive clear communication with senior management and ensure evidence of escalation items have followed a robust process from Level 0 to complex supportive help tip levels. 
• Support all product quality issues adequately through the appropriate AGILE Forums - Stand ups, Scrum of scrums, Showcases and constantly recognised the efforts and rewards of the team/s.
• Contribute to the development of the plant launch and quality operating system for the new model introduction.
• Develop a transparent and unified approach to support the Station readiness / Process readiness and ultimately the Plant readiness.
• Track Quality performance via each build phase to show success and actively drive the teams to achieve target level agreements.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
• Manage / Develop the Launch Leaders and Product coaches.
• Responsibility to launch teams in T&F, BIW, Press Shop and Paint, to provide coordinated launch activity for the plant.
• The Leadership & Management of Team including Staff & Hourly Paid -Development, good disciplines, Behaviour.
• Serve as the Scrum Delivery Team's primary contact for information, work prioritization, and decision-making.
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Responsible for the business aspects of the project, including ensuring the right product is being built, in the right order.
• Support plant activities to deliver flawless launch i.e. parts presentation, BIW And Trim and Final build phases (Including model year changes) setting up tracking systems and report out documentation.
• Interface with HR, Union, training department and manufacturing to implement the selection criteria, selection process and requirement dates.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant OR previous experience of Launch and Quality in Manufacturing
• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
• Experience of Quality Operating Systems including Launch Quality Operating Systems & Integrated Product Structure
• Experienced in Manufacturing process both Online and Offline
• Understanding of vehicle programme quality and health and safety processes & procedures
• Microsoft package elements (Power Point & Excel)
• Assertive and self-motivated to supporting the business growth.