Adam Brook

Advanced Global Packaging Engineering is an integral part of the Advanced Programme and Packaging Engineering Team, delivering all of the Packaging Strategy and Containerisation for all new models across all sites up to VP Build. Core Tasks • Manage the planning, development and implementation of all pallet developments for all new models across all sites, liaising with pallet manufacturers to ensure robust deliveries. • Co-ordinate the concept buy-off for new containers and liaise with the related MP&L, Manufacturing, Purchasing, H&S and Quality areas as appropriate. • Manage the input of data into JLR Packaging Databases, producing metrics as required and maintain own suppliers information. • Maintain the Packaging Manufacturing Standards Document. • Support management activities through development and monitoring of timing plans. • Manage/Concur Packaging Capital Budget for New Models and Model Year changes. • Develop standards documents/procedures within the department. • Drive the Packaging Strategy forward through Benchmarking and Research • Lead the development of packaging suppliers to bring them in line with the JLR Standards.

The Release and Follow Up Department manages parts portfolio and associated Supply Base to ensure parts are available to meet build requirements within Operational F.T.T. / Inventory and Budget targets. Core Tasks • Tune base scheduling data to effectively support current Business requirements, and resulting schedules are issued to Suppliers on a timely basis. • Optimisation of scheduling parameters within Material Planning Systems. • Check integrity of schedules and ensure frequency of issue supports Supply Base and Business requirements • Responsibility for procurement of Pre & volume requirements and run-out parts, including management of New Parts for Model Year and Running Change requirements (48hr turnaround). • Procurement of parts to support C.K.D. / Service and any other Special requirements. • Monitor / Control and Reporting of parts delivery in line with Schedule parameters - Time /Qty. • Agree / Monitor and Control target stockholding levels. • Generate and issue Supply Performance Measures and interface with Suppliers to facilitate performance improvement and support of Purchasing in Supplier Nomination. • Examine forthcoming requirements and supply status and liaise with Supply Base to maintain future needs. As appropriate escalate throughout organisation at all levels. • Where necessary carry out / request stock checks to validate stock accuracy and make inventory adjustments to support results. Where B.O.M. accuracy suspect raise AIMS with relevant department and manually adjust schedule demand and request full Inventory reconciliation via the Inventory Team to ensure that Business protected until issue resolved. • In periods of RHA & Absence provide cover for other Planners and/or Team duties. • Responsible for management and disposal of obsolete material. (SSDS Process) • Support & Manage premium freight process and budget. • Support & Manage processes for LLP, SCW, ASN's etc.

Working as part of a managerial team focusing on the delivery of production in a fast paced environment. Ensuring that the department objectives and KPI's are adhered to by positively reinforcing successful performance. • Meet and exceed new business targets and KPI’s • Optimising existing working conditions within the business • Play a pivotal role in driving new business prospects forward • Cost reducing by maximising current workforce productivity • Involved in budgetary control, efficiency savings and waste management • Delivering excellent operational standards • Monitoring and reviewing staff performance

Looked at and evaluated the day to day processes within the business. Used practices such as lean management and kaizen to; increase process efficiencies, reduces costs and manage waste reduction • Identifying key areas for improvement in critical processes in the organisation • Update engineering managers on possible malfunctions causing inefficiencies • Help to facilitate day to day tasks for shop floor staff • Developing and recommending service improvement

BA (HONS) Business and Operations Management Sheffield Hallam University, 2010 – 2014 Core Modules of Study Year 6 (2013 – 2014) • Applications in Operations Management • Operations, Planning and Control • Supply Chain Management • Management of Quality in Organisations • Strategic Management • Career Planning and Development Year 5 (2011 – 2012) • Managing Markets • Managing Decisions • Managing Finance • Business and Enterprise Management • Understanding and Managing Organisations • Managing Business Processes and Information