Operations Integration Lead

Operations Integration Lead

West Midlands

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Generous Benefits Package

Days Based Role. Monday to Friday

DO YOU HAVE CURRENT EXPERIENCE INTEGRATING INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGIES, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND STRIVING FOR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE?

The role would suit individuals who have a hunger for latest technologies as well as improvement projects on how manufacturers can optimize their current technology systems to increase productivity, efficiencies and reduce waste.

This is a fantastic and varied opportunity for candidates who have a background in leading and developing teams to strive for operational excellence. You will have a proven track record in cultural change management, digitalisation project management and experience of contributing to LEAN manufacturing strategies. Candidates will have a strong background in ERP systems, IT systems and the integration of Industry 4.0.

The role itself is varied but is predominantly focused on leading a cultural shift towards a data driven manufacturing environment whilst striking a balance with technology adoption, employee development and retention. You will collaborate with directors across a group of businesses to devise and deliver strategies in a move towards digital and manufacturing excellence, with the integration of industry 4.0 technologies for smarter factory initiatives. You will have experience integrating automation, IoT and connected systems, for better use of data in advanced manufacturing settings. You will contribute heavily towards the development and maintenance of an efficient and robust IT infrastructure and IT systems. You will actively contribute to the streamlining of processes and develop/implement production planning and control systems for all manufacturing and inventory handling areas. You will champion best practice and proper use of the companies ERP system (Epicor Vantage) across the group of businesses. As part of your role, the IT department will report into you and you will be responsible for coordinating their projects and tasked with developing and mentoring the team and monitoring their performance.

This is a role due to growth and succession planning within a highly successful manufacturer who are a brand associated with quality. They boast a great team environment and truly invest in their employees and the business itself. This is a great opportunity to contribute to and shape the success of the manufacturing group moving forward.

Operations Integration Lead

Cultural Change Management

Operational Strategy and KPI Development. Strategic Oversight & Governance

Technology Optimisation, Digital Advancement and Infrastructure Upgrades

Collaboration at Director level across a group of businesses

Striving for Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Skills Development and Training

Operations Integration Lead

Must transfer or have previous experience working within the manufacturing sector

Must have project management experience of digitalisation projects including integration of the latest industry 4.0 technologies

Must have a strong ERP/MRP systems background

Must have previous experience coordinating, developing and mentoring a team