We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Lead to join an exciting consultancy. This company is a team of innovators, engineers and delivery experts who combine the skill sets to share F1 techniques and processes to businesses with wider industrial and commercial applications.
As a Manufacturing Lead, you will lead the Manufacturing Technology team, supporting both client-facing and internal R&D projects. This role is focused on ensuring efficient project delivery, developing team capabilities, and contributing to the overall growth and profitability. This role will provide hands-on support across technical and some managerial functions.
Responsibilities:
1. Team Management: Along with the Team Leads, motivate, and develop the Manufacturing Technology capability within the business, ensuring a high level of performance and engagement.
2. Project Delivery: Along with the Technical Project Leads support the management and execution of client and internal R&D projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
3. Resource Allocation: Collaborate with the Engineering Director and Programme Management team to ensure that the Manufacturing Technology team is adequately resourced for all projects.
4. Technology Strategy: Assist in defining and implementing the Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, and Operational Performance strategy, including technology roadmaps and process improvements.
5. Process Improvement: Help in continuously reviewing and optimizing Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, and Operational processes, systems, and tools.
6. Intellectual Property: Identification, protection, and management of relevant intellectual property for the business.
7. Proposal Support: Contribute to the preparation of proposals for new projects, ensuring technical and commercial feasibility.
8. Client and Partner Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and internal teams, to support business development and project execution.
9. Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure the team operates in compliance with all health and safety regulations and maintain a strong safety culture.
10. Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Manufacturing Technology Director, CEO, General Manager, Programme Director, and other senior leaders.
11. Report progress to key stakeholders, providing updates on project delivery and team performance.
Experience Required:
1. Manufacturing and Operational Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and practical experience in manufacturing technology, lean manufacturing principles, and operational performance (e.g., DFM/DFA, waste reduction, optimisation).
2. Industry 4.0 knowledge: FMCG, Pharma, Food & BEV.
3. Project Management: Ability to assist in managing and overseeing project delivery, ensuring resources, schedules, and budgets are aligned with business needs.
4. Team Development: Assist in identifying talent needs within the Manufacturing Technology team, supporting recruitment efforts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
5. Technical Decision-Making: Support technical problem-solving by identifying and delivering the most effective technical solutions within the project's constraints.
6. Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical and project-related information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Business Development: Actively support efforts to win new business by contributing to proposals and maintaining relationships with clients.
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