Taj Kailey

Vehicle Programme Director @JLR

Coventry, GB
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WORK HISTORY

May 2015 — Present

Vehicle Programme Director @JLR

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Gaydon, GB

Providing clear strategic and operational leadership to the global organisation, accountable for empowering functions and individuals to deliver key vehicle programmes.• Coordination of highly complex and financially intense vehicle projects with direct impact on the business performance and reputation. • Leadership of geographically diverse, cross-functional teams across all aspects of delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives.• Assurance of appropriate risk strategy and identification of new opportunities to innovate performance and profitability

EDUCATION

2001 — 2004

Coventry University

Master of Science (MSc), Engineering & Manufacturing Management

1988 — 1992

Birmingham City University

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electrical & Electronic Engineering

2013 — 2013

University of Warwick

APMP (Association of Project Management), Project Management

1998 — 2001

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

SKILLS

ApqpProduct DesignSix SigmaComponentsInjection MoldingGd&TPartsPpap8d Problem SolvingSupplier DevelopmentStampingEngineeringDfmeaPoka YokeValue Stream MappingIso/Ts 16949Design for ManufacturingKaizenAutomotive ElectronicsSmedManufacturing Operations ManagementEngineering ManagementPowertrainVehiclesQuality ManagementPfmeaContinuous Improvement5sManufacturingSpcChassisProduct DevelopmentLean ManufacturingTs16949Supply ManagementTeamcenterFmeaRoot Cause AnalysisProgram ManagementJit

ABOUT TAJ KAILEY

I am a forward focused and dynamic professional with an international exposure to leading complex portfolio and project initiatives for a globally recognised car manufacturer and translating vision into tangible commercial results. My primary focus is to position businesses firmly at the forefront of innovation and competition across the global arena, by maintaining an agile approach and ambitious attitude to achieve long-term sustainability. Throughout my career I have worked across diverse, multi-national commercial environments, always exuding enthusiasm and excitement for driving innovation into the core of strategic business practice and helping a business adapt to rapidly evolving commercial environments. I offer a wealth of experience in strategic, operational and cultural guidance, having cultivated a versatile skillset which I am ready to leverage as a Non-Exec or Board Advisor.The core areas of expertise I offer are in: • Business Transformation • Innovation • Brand Positioning• Proactive Stakeholder Engagement • Strategic Planning • Leadership • Governance • Risk • Programme & Portfolio ManagementI welcome any connections with like-minded professionals or individuals looking to diversify their network and utilise my experience to make a meaningful impact.

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