Group Industrial Engineer

Portwest Thurnscoe, England, United Kingdom

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is currently seeking applications for the position of Group Industrial Engineer in Thurnscoe, UK. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world, employing over 5,300 staff worldwide.

The role is responsible for the measurement and implementation of Standard Minute Values across a network of garment factories in Asia, Africa and Central America to facilitate accurate measurement of production efficiency at individual, line and factory level. You will be based in our Thurnscoe office and will be supported by a team of industrial engineers in the factories. You will manage and develop the team to meet KPIs and maintain a database of SMVs for use across the factory network.

In addition, you will challenge and improve production methods to improve efficiencies through innovation and improved processes.

• Managing a small team of Industrial Engineers based overseas
• Measuring and implementing new Standard Minute Values (SMVs) and maintaining an SMV database in a Product Lifetime Management (PLM) system
• Monitoring factory efficiency performance and driving continuous improvements
• Implementing and monitoring operator incentive schemes in factories
• Conducting overseas factory visits, setting up production systems and training
• Collaborating with factories, product team and supply chain to improve processes (innovation)
• Attending machinery shows where necessary

• A third level qualification in Industrial Engineering with a preference for Garment Technology
• Experience working as an Industrial Engineer in a factory
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem‑solving abilities
• Experience in using a Product Lifetime Management system and ERP system

• Great Place To Work 2024
• Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
• Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.