An Introduction to Lean at Jaguar Land Rover - Halewood

This best practice visit offers a first-hand introduction to lean manufacturing within one of the UK’s most advanced automotive facilities.

At Jaguar Land Rover Halewood, lean is not treated as a set of tools. It is a way of working that aligns process, behaviour, and decision-making to a clear strategic intent. This immersive one-day experience provides delegates with the opportunity to see how lean principles are applied in a live production environment to drive efficiency, quality, resilience, and long-term value.

The day combines structured learning with an in-depth plant tour, enabling participants to connect core lean concepts with real operational practice.

Best Practice Focus

This visit focuses on the fundamentals of lean and how they are applied in a high-performance manufacturing environment, including:

• Takt Time

• Standardised Work

• Kaizen and continuous improvement

• Yamazumi and workload balance

• The 8 Wastes

• 5S and workplace organisation

  
  

The emphasis is on understanding intent, application, and behaviour – not just tools.

Who Should Attend

This visit is designed for:

• Manufacturing and operational leaders

• Continuous improvement and lean practitioners

• First line leaders and supervisors

• Individuals at the early or developing stages of their lean journey

No prior lean expertise is required.

What You Will Experience

Delegates will take part in a carefully structured day that includes:

• Classroom-based sessions introducing core lean concepts

• Practical discussion to frame what to observe on the shop floor

• A guided lean manufacturing tour across live production areas

• Opportunities to ask questions directly to host experts

• Time to reflect on observations and translate learning into action

  
  

The experience is deliberately interactive, practical, and grounded in reality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the visit, delegates will:

• Understand the core principles of lean and their purpose

• See how lean tools are applied consistently in a real factory

• Recognise the role of leadership and behaviours in sustaining lean

• Gain practical ideas that can be adapted to their own operations

• Leave with clear reflections and actions to take back to their organisation

Host Experts

The visit is hosted by experienced Jaguar Land Rover professionals, including:

• Deputy Manager and Lead Tour Host, Land Rover Experience

• Lead Product Expert, Jaguar Land Rover Experience Liverpool

  
  

Their insight ensures the visit goes beyond observation and into meaningful understanding.

Indicative Agenda

08:45 – Arrival and refreshments

09:00 – Introduction and classroom-based activities

12:30 – Lunch

13:00 – Lean manufacturing tour

15:25 – Summary and action planning

16:00 – Close

About Stratagia Best Practice Visits

Stratagia best practice visits are designed to be authentic, practical, and inspiring. They provide leaders and practitioners with direct exposure to real organisations, real challenges, and real ways of working, bridging the gap between theory and practice.