Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands‑on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll 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.
Come and join JLR as a Packaging & Logistics Analyst!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join JLR within the Freight Operations Group, a team covering Inbound Freight, Packaging, and Finished Vehicle Distribution. This role sits at the centre of how vehicles and powertrains are delivered efficiently and reliably across JLR’s global operations.
You’ll support Packaging by managing the delivery of major packaging projects, playing a key role in the successful launch of international vehicle and powertrain programmes. Working closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will help ensure packaging solutions are robust, cost‑effective, and fit for purpose, supporting JLR’s plans for increased volume, product range, and globalisation.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, operational environment, contributing to new model launches and long‑term improvement initiatives while building strong relationships across a global supply chain.
Responsibilities
* Project manage service providers to deliver innovative packaging and logistics solutions for international vehicle and powertrain programmes, ensuring all programme milestones, budgets, and Job 1 readiness are achieved.
* Develop and maintain packaging standards, guidelines, and documentation, ensuring data integrity across JLR packaging systems and databases.
* Lead packaging strategy development for overseas shipments through data analysis, competitor benchmarking, and strategic packaging trials, including participation in packaging concept and prototype buy‑offs.
* Manage packaging deliveries to the supply base, producing weekly KPI reporting to track progress, performance, and OTIF delivery.
* Coordinate the resolution of packaging quality issues, providing both containment and long‑term solutions, including leading 8D problem solving and reporting via CCAR documentation and AIM tracking.
* Initiate and support packaging optimisation opportunities with Inbound Freight through on‑site reviews, driving rapid acceptance and implementation of improvements.
* Support all new model build phase planning and reviews, applying lessons learned from previous launches while supporting sustainability targets through waste reduction and circular economy initiatives.
Qualifications
* Previous experience within freight, packaging, logistics, or a wider supply chain environment, ideally within a manufacturing or automotive context.
* A solid understanding of supply chain operations, processes, and working practices, with the ability to support operational delivery and continuous improvement.
* Strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support effective decision‑making.
* Experience or working knowledge of project management and process improvement methodologies, supporting structured delivery against defined milestones.
* Exposure to packaging design and manufacturing principles, with the ability to engage in concept development and technical discussions.
* Experience managing packaging data, including maintaining accuracy, governance, and system integrity.
* Willingness to undertake frequent travel across JLR UK and European sites, including working at specific locations for defined periods and often at short notice (Solihull, EPMC, BAC, DC7, Castle Bromwich, and Nitra).
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.
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.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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