Manufacturing Reporting & Analytics Transformation Senior Manager

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POSITION: Manufacturing Reporting & Analytics Transformation Senior ManagerPOSTING END DATE: 28th August 2023LOCATION: Gaydon / Wolverhampton / HybridSALARY: CompetitiveJaguar Land Rover is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviours we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.What To ExpectThis position will support the transformation of Manufacturing Data & Analytics capabilities at JLR, growing rapid, deep digital and analytics capability to manufacturing, including reporting, performance & operational excellence themes. Focussing on the reporting and analytics required to enable manufacturing strategy and performance improvements. The role will transition legacy ways of working to technologically driven, best practice end-to-end approaches. This will lead to faster, data driven decision making that ultimately maximises performance and quality of manufacturing.THE ROLEKey Responsibilities

• Work with the Manufacturing Excellence Director and appropriate cross functional business leads to devise and implement new business processes that deliver transformed reporting and analytics capability.
• Continually seek feedback from key stakeholders to iterate processes and maintain best-in-class capabilities.
• Partner with the Digital team on behalf of the Manufacturing team on all digital and analytics delivery.
• Continually scan external best practices to ensure JLR technology interventions and overall reporting/analytic capabilities are at the forefront of industry best practice.
• Grow the rapid establishment of a single approach to manufacturing reporting & analysis, including supporting the plant operations teams to adopt live performance reporting.
• Manage the transformation program with Agile project management techniques, embedding Agile methodology in the future ways of working.
• Plan for and manage project risks, issues and dependencies to maximise likelihood of project success escalating risks where necessary.
• Regularly review lessons learnt from project, act on these where appropriate and share these with others to support continuous improvement.
• Lead the resources required for the project ensuring that those involved have the necessary training and skills to fulfil their role and necessary support, advice and guidance.
• Inspire & challenge the Manufacturing team thinking & insights whilst delivering this substantive transformation within 12 months.

Key Performance Indicators

• Support and growth the existing team, creation and implementation of a technology roadmap that delivers transformed, best in class reporting & analytics capabilities, with the Manufacturing Business Office (MBO) Director.
• Acceleration of analytics adoption in manufacturing.
• Grow manufacturing analytics hub and capability, to lead on performance analytics, delivering immediate & rapid process improvements via this approach.
• Transform the maximum number of processes via analytics tools and grow analytics capability across the team.
• Support manufacturing team in adoption in multiple business areas, grow and sustain live manufacturing operational and performance reporting.

Key Interactions

• MBO Director, MBO Systems team, Manufacturing Leadership Circle (MLC), multiple Manufacturing Functions
• Digital team
• Digital Data Office
• Enterprise leaders and functional directors in Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing and IT
• Briefs to Enterprise Leaders and Board members as required
• ReFocus P4 Core Team

What You’ll NeedEssential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Expertise in reporting and data analytics best practices.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing operations.
• Experience transforming reporting and data analytics capabilities, ideally within supply chain environments.
• Strong background and experience of Project Management using Project Management techniques, with a solid track record of successful delivery.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management and business contracting at various levels.
• Experience in effective change management.
• Methodical detailed approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• Relevant experience with Agile Project Management methodology.
• Commercially astute with an ability to understand the business function that this role supports.

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators’ Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence.
• An individual who is able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out operational plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision.
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment.
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly.
• An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams.
• An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills.

#WEAREJLRAt Jaguar Land Rover, 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.You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.