Project Packaging Analyst

OPPORTUNITY:

The Packaging Analyst will take a lead role in the Current Packaging team which ensures safe robust packaging processes for the supply chain to ensure that production volumes can be achieved.

The team is responsible for the preservation and availability of packaging from Job1 + 90 Days until model cessation. The department works with teams across the supply chain and suppliers on issue resolution and improvements to current processes.

With responsibility for analysing supply chain data, developing process improvements and managing change, the successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the Current Packaging Team achieve budgetary and operational objectives to support JLR’s plans for increased volume, product range and globalization.



Key accountabilities and Responsabilities

Resolution and co-ordination of all packaging related issues across Nitra plant from job1 + 90 days until vehicle cessation. Entails providing real time containment and development of permanent corrective actions.
Implement and ensure world class packaging processes through data analysis and working closely with suppliers and in-plant material handling teams.
Lead cross functional teams to resolve complex packaging issues including supplier cost claims and packaging safety issues.
Support all packaging changes / improvements resulting from quality issues.
Develop and deliver the Non-Prod capital expenditure budget for Nitra packaging requirements.
Develop detailed business cases to secure funding to optimise and maintain packaging loops.
Co-ordination of current engineering changes, supplier resources and in-sources.
Responsible for the verification process of JLR Container Assets including adhering to the timely disposal process.
Maintenance of SAP packaging data.
Responsible for the resolution of packaging related Speedy disputes
Liaise with New Model Launch packaging teams to ensure flawless execution of new model programmes.
Drive improvements to reverse logistics to ensure robust packaging return processes.
Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction and deliver best practice through benchmarking studies.
Manage Packaging Service Providers in line with commercial and operational service level requirements.
Look for new ways of working, delivering original and imaginative approaches to problems.
Identify space/storage requirements for the lifetime of the pallets

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Can demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills in data control of production processes.
Can demonstrate the ability to make decisions quickly, sometimes in demanding situations.
Must be systems literate and demonstrate analytical skills including knowledge of MS Office and JLR Manufacturing suite of systems.
Can effectively communicate at all levels within JLR & the Supply base.
Demonstrate 100% flexibility / commitment and support in all situations including out-of-hours when necessary.
Ideally qualified to degree level, with experience of working in an MP&L or similar environment
At least 3 years experience in Automotive industry


Desirable:

AutoCAD / Solid Works / Catia skills
Technical education
LEAN methodology knowledge

Personal Profile

Essential:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to tight deadlines.
Can effectively communicate at all levels within JLR & the Supply base.
Stress resistant
Target oriented

Desirable:

Experience of Supervisory skills / managing people would be beneficial

• For relax, regeneration, as well as for sport activities surrounded by your colleagues, accessible from October 2023, our Centre of health and well-being. Fitness centre, multifunctional playgrounds, table tennis, yoga, massages, nutritionist, psychological counsellor and legal advisor directly in a building helping each and every employee, not only taking care about health, but also strengthen friendship with colleagues in professionally equipped spaces, for free.

• Catering only for 1€. During the breaks, you can have a rest, relax and/or have a snack, beverages from a variety of options offered in our automatic machines.

• Contribution to regeneration and education in value of 200€.

• Give us a recommendation for a new colleagues and get a bonus in a value of 250€ brutto. The more successful candidates you can provide us with, the more you can get.

• For travelling we are offering you contribution of 60€ per month.

• After 12 finished months here with us, we provide you with 400€ brutto, so you can by yourself choose from our Jaguar Land Rover benefits. You all know how you want to spend your free time, either by relaxing, shopping, education…

• Jaguar Land Rover will contribute with 3% from the sum of your salary for your additional pension savings and will cover your life and accident insurance in full.

• You will work in a well-equipped environment, where we make sure our employees feel comfortable and taken care of, so they have all they need, in terms of a proper working environment.

• Your career development is vital for us, that is why we also offer you opportunities for additional education, training courses, etc.

• In Jaguar Land Rover, we also care about our surroundings, including environment, hundreds of our volunteers have already been helping Nitra and communities living here.