Senior Logistics Operations Leader in Solihull

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you will be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You will 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.

The Senior Logistics Operations Leader is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end logistics and supply chain processes for our Logistics Operations Centre. This includes managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of material. The role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will support the Solihull LOC Plant operation and transition by:

• Delivering programme plans on time ensuring flawless launches and operations.
• Ensuring robust compliance to audit standards and operational processes.
• Developing and implementing logistics strategies to streamline operations.
• Ensuring delivery of the area’s scorecard metrics.
• Processing and actioning a complex range of data sets to show operational effectiveness and lead projects for improvement that contribute to best in class standards.
• Understanding resource calculation tools and equivalent to drive waste reduction throughout the operation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A role focused on leading daily logistics operations, driving performance, and ensuring efficient, compliant and continuously improving material flow across the site.

• Provide clear leadership and direction to the shift team.
• Manage the daily operational interface with the Lead Logistics Provider.
• Oversee material storage and delivery across LOC and Solihull operations.
• Lead logistics projects and report progress to senior management.
• Optimise warehouse layout and fulfilment processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with audit standards across all logistics activities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

A role requiring deep supply-chain expertise, strong analytical capability and the ability to drive high-standards of operational performance across logistics and material planning activities.

• Extensive experience in material planning and logistics within a supply-chain environment.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to operational excellence.
• Broad experience across multiple logistics functions, providing solid understanding of end-to-end processes.
• Knowledge of warehouse management operations, control processes and inventory flow.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills to support data-driven decision-making.

BENEFITS

A role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you will 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.

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.

At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.