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Digital Transformation Lead Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Lead Manufacturing

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Digital Transformation Lead

North Worcestershire, UK

Permanent, Full Time, Mon-Fri

Generous Pension, Life Cover, Share Save, Flexible Working

Site Based (some flexibility but candidates should be able and willing to commute to site on a regular basis)

Position Summary

A manufacturing company with over 150 years trading history. A market leader in its field. A global organisation with over 50 sites across 18 countries. One of their flagship manufacturing facilities in the West Midlands is considering a number of modernisation and digital transformation schemes. They need a Digital Transformation Lead to coordinate existing projects and also consider the next generation of digital transformation programmes. Where can the business improve? How can Data Analytics be best utilised within the manufacturing process? How can the latest develops within technology be utilised in this manufacturing environment – from IoT to RTLS – from AI to RPA – we’re seeking a Manufacturing professional with their finger on the pulse of the latest technology developments within the industry.

You will be introducing and implementing various digital technologies across the manufacturing business. This is a dynamic role where you will deploy a mix of Digital technology skills, project management and manufacturing improvement expertise. As the Digital Transformation Lead, you will support the sites to maximise the digital value realisation, utilisation and benefits by deploying innovative and efficient digital transformation solutions and technologies. You will provide an overall technical vision and recommendations for Digital Transformation Solutions ensuring alignment and integration with existing technologies. You will design, describe, and manage the related solutions to bridge the gap between business challenges and available technologies.  

Key Responsibilities will Include:

  • Collaborate with site staff, regional leadership teams and external suppliers to lead and facilitate digital transformation projects (digital manufacturing/Industry 4.0/Smart Factory/CI projects).
  • Work closely with Group IT to ensure the solutions comply with IT regulations, ensuring alignment and integration with existing technologies.
  • Provide recommendations for innovative digital transformation technologies and solutions with the most efficient architecture and highest business and financial benefits.
  • Identify opportunities where digital technologies could add value and implement suitable solutions to solve key business challenges (Productivity increase, cost reduction, enhance innovation and resilience, sustainability initiatives etc.).
  • Explore opportunities to partner with external vendors to pilot and scale new technologies and solutions, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Utilise existing Microsoft Suite technologies (and other technologies as necessary), such as Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI etc to improve business processes across all the functions.
  • Promote Digital awareness among employees through workshops, demos, knowledge sharing sessions and collaborations across the GBU and across the Group.
  • Manage projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring successful change management and adoption.
  • Participate in global continuous improvement, technology and manufacturing process events, as required.

Qualifications/Experience

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Science or Technical Discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Experience and knowledge of advanced and emerging digital technologies in the manufacturing space – IIoT, AR/VR, Data Analytics, Machine Learning/AI/RPA (Experience in all areas not necessary but a good understanding of these technologies and applications required)
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to recognise improvement opportunities and deliver creative solutions
  • Possesses a continuous learning mindset and has the ability to research and implement new technologies as required
  • Project Management experience is essential, with the ability to manage the full lifecycle of the project (PRINCE2 / APM / PMI / LEAN Six Sigma qualification preferred)
  • Experience/certification in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate / Power BI)
  • Knowledge and experience applying ISA-95 framework will be favourable
  • LEAN Six Sigma / Robotic Automation / SCADA / PLC knowledge/experience will be favourable
  • Must have the determination and motivation to drive digital transformation across the business

Benefits include:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Sharesave scheme, Generous contributory pension scheme, 4x life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing initiatives and Recognition Awards

Job Overview
Category
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Offered Salary
GBP50,000 - 60,000 Per YEAR
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant