Order Control Planner Full Time

JOB TITLE: Order Control Planner – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

SALARY: £40,374.72 – £42,000

POSTING START DATE: 28/04/2026

POSTING END DATE: 12/05/2026

LOCATION: Solihull

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.

This role will provide support in the sequencing and allocation of scheduling production requirements and to report key metrics for the Solihull Plant. There will also be a requirement to contribute to development opportunities to meet the key delivery scorecard metrics

What To Expect

You’ll support efficient and balanced vehicle production at Solihull Plant through effective scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of production activities, contributing to operational targets and successful new model launches.

• Support volume production at Solihull Plant by scheduling production requirements to achieve daily and longer‑term operational targets.
• Contribute to setting production across Body, Paint, and Final Assembly to maintain a balanced and stable flow.
• Develop and maintain operational plans to meet build‑to‑sequence requirements for the plant.
• Generate, maintain, and improve standards and procedures governing the area’s operating practices.
• Track and monitor orders through the production system, identifying issues and advising on appropriate resolution actions.
• Report key performance data, including production achievement, stock status, and plant work‑in‑progress, presenting clear and accurate reports.
• Support new model launch plans and production strategies, undertaking additional tasks as directed by line management.

What You’ll Need

You’ll bring solid experience in manufacturing planning and control, with the capability to manage complex production interfaces and deliver effective scheduling solutions to support plant performance.

• Relevant experience within Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Demand and Capacity Planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Broad understanding of the interfaces between vehicle platforms and plant operations, supporting effective cross‑functional working.
• Proven experience in sequencing and allocation of production requirements to support balanced and efficient build.
• Ability to translate production demand into practical and achievable schedules.
• Strong analytical approach to planning and problem solving within a high‑volume manufacturing context.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to deliver operational targets.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred, demonstrating a strong foundation in manufacturing or supply chain disciplines.

Benefits

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of 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 competitive pension
• 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

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

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 – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the time of application, as the role is not eligible for sponsorship.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.