Industrialisation Manager

This position is being offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover for a period of up to 15 months.

The Industrialisation Manager leads the team responsible for implementing and optimising manufacturing processes during new product and material introduction and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures that industrialisation activities meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards while driving process excellence across production operations.

Site Leader

• Manage and develop a team of Industrialisation Specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Define industrialisation strategies aligned with business objectives and production goals.
• Oversee the introduction of new processes and technologies into manufacturing operations.
• Ensure that SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation are accurate, compliant, and maintained.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve compliance, efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and support NPI projects.
• Monitor KPIs for industrialisation activities and report progress to senior leadership.

• Strong Leadership - able to inspire, motivate, and guide a team toward collective goals while fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Empathy - listens effectively and responds constructively to the needs of team members, building trusting relationships.
• Communication - an excellent communicator who can articulate ideas and complex technical information clearly, to technical and non–technical colleagues.
• People Development – a genuine interest in the career growth of team members, providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities to develop others.
• Collaboration - works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and shared goals across the organisation.
• Accountability - takes responsibility for actions and their consequences.

• Proven experience in manufacturing, industrialisation, or process engineering leadership.
• Strong knowledge of production workflows, quality standards (ISO, GMP), and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools is essential.

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (preferred).
• Experience managing teams in a manufacturing or industrialised environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (desirable).

Job Family:
Operations

Business Unit: PPE