MP&L Launch Coordinator - Jaguar Land Rover
(2024-03)
Responsible for supporting MP&L launch readiness activities for future and current model programmes, developing processes, improving material flow and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve build requirements.
- Developed and implemented MP&L launch processes following a period without full new model launch activity, establishing standardised ways of working, governance and operational controls to support future build phases
- Created and led MP&L line walk process, developing documentation, standard work and audit methods to provide consistent station readiness validation and improve visibility of launch status
- Developed and managed engineering validation process, coordinating Engineering, Programme Delivery, Business Protection, MP&L and logistics partners to ensure security compliance and operational requirements were met
- Reviewed and improved existing kitting processes by identifying constraints, engaging stakeholders, and implementing improvements, reducing kitting time considerably
- Developed and supported continuous improvement of the kitting processes by working closely with KitLink developer to define operational requirements, improve process flow and enhance functionality
- Identified a lack of control and traceability within parts request process and developed a digital workflow using Microsoft Forms and Power Automate, improving traceability and accountability enabling a more robust audit process
- Utilise SAP EWM and SAP Core to manage and audit inventory, investigate stock discrepancies, extract logistics data and support material flow decisions
- Work collaboratively with logistics partners, Engineering Manufacturing, Plant Launch and Quality stakeholders, influencing delivery requirements and resolving issues, without direct authority
- Act as MP&L Launch and Transformation team safety representative, coordinating attendance on safety walks, identifying risks and supporting improvements through safety meetings
Manufacturing Technical Support - Jaguar Land Rover
(2023-10 - 2024-03)
Completed JLR's Manufacturing Technical Support (MTS) programme, combining academic study with practical engineering placements across Material Planning & Logistics and Trim & Final Manufacturing Engineering teams.
- Investigated manufacturing processes and tooling issues using structured engineering problem solving techniques
- Collected and analysed production, tooling and measurement data to identify trends and determine root cause
- Conducted process audits, reviewed tooling specifications and coordinated engineering line trials to validate improvement activities
- Applied statistical analysis, including process capability calculations using Minitab software, to validate process performance and support data driven decision making
- Worked collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to implement sustainable process improvements
- Led an engineering improvement project investigating DC tooling failures when securing the Battery Management System (BMS) earth lead. By combining data analysis, process auditing, tooling reviews, line trials and structured problem solving, the tooling failures reduced significantly to zero fails, whilst demonstrating a capable Six Sigma process
Manufacturing Technical Support - Material Planning & Logistics placement - Jaguar Land Rover
(2023-04 - 2023-10)
Supported MP&L Launch activities through material flow analysis and logistics process improvement.
- Brought in external suppliers to assess alternative equipment solutions and evaluate operational performance
- Carried out ergonomic assessments and analysed push/pull forces, maximum load weights and handling characteristics
- Compared alternative wheel materials and specifications using quantitative data to support engineering recommendations
- Presented findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders to support decision making
- Led an ergonomic improvement project assessing alternative wheel solutions for kitting and linefeed dollies. Demonstrated strong supplier and customer engagement, ergonomic assessments and data analysis to identify improved solutions that enhanced manoeuvrability while reducing effort
Group Leader - Jaguar Land Rover - Trim & Final Doorline
(2016-11 - 2023-04)
Led production activities within a high volume manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for work group performance against Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environment (SQDCE) objectives, while developing people and supporting continuous improvement.
- Led daily productions operations, in my work group, ensuring SQDCE metrics were consistently achieved
- Coached and developed Associates through structured training and competency development
- Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Logistics and other Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and minimise production disruption
- Investigated production concerns using structured problem solving techniques, implementing both short term Interim Corrective Actions (ICA) and longer term Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA)
- Maintained process discipline though Quality Process Sheets (QPS), Work Element Sheets (WES) and 5S principles
- Monitored production performance using operational reporting tools to identify trends and support decision making
- Delivered daily team briefings, communication business priorities, safety updates and operational performance
- Supported implementation of engineering changes and process improvements withing production
Product Coach - Jaguar Land Rover - Plant Launch Trim & Final
(2018-04 - 2021-03)
Supported the successful introduction of 3 new vehicle programmes (L551/Both L550 & L551 PHEV models) by developing manufacturing process, coaching Production teams and coordinating launch readiness activities across multiple cross functional teams.
- Developed manufacturing processes, Work Element Sheets (WES) and Quality Process Sheets (QPS) to support production readiness
- Worked alongside Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Facilities teams to develop production-ready manufacturing processes
- Collaborated with suppliers and engineering teams to resolve product and process concerns throughout prototype and launch builds
- Coached Group Leaders and Production Associates to achieve production readiness ahead of Job 1
- Supported launch governance through daily cross-functional meetings, coordinating actions and escalating issues where required
- Worked with MP&L to support parts readiness and material availability throughout launch activity
- Supported off-track build and quality activities to ensure a smooth transition into volume production
