Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Location: UK, Germany, France, Italy, or Poland - Remote

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Group:

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multinational industrial engineering Group specializing in steam control, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping, and fluid technologies.

Joining us means becoming part of a cooperative team, engaging in challenging work, and accessing growth opportunities. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Head of Manufacturing Engineering to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide vision, strategic leadership, and management across Global Supply, including Program Management, Quality & Compliance, and Lean initiatives to ensure excellence in delivering strategic objectives.
2. Develop and implement supply chain projects, ensure smooth integration of NPI into manufacturing, and manage capability and capacity across the organization.
3. Oversee the Global Excellence in Operations budget and lead strategic global supply projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and greenfield sites.
4. Review operational strategies and budgets, implement production systems, and lead improvement initiatives such as benchmarking, automation, and lean practices.
5. Identify opportunities for operational improvements using tools like lean, six sigma, and value stream mapping.
6. Lead on operational decisions related to capital investment, strategic sourcing, hiring, outsourcing, and leasing.

Other key accountabilities include:

• Leading and managing significant supply chain projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
• Collaborating with the Strategic Business Development team to ensure smooth NPI project delivery.
• Overseeing capability and capacity planning, and addressing bottlenecks to optimize performance.
• Conducting Kaizen events, implementing visual management tools, and delivering continuous improvement roadmaps.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven success in driving manufacturing and supply chain excellence in complex environments.
• Expertise in quality, compliance, supply chain strategy, lean manufacturing, and project management.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and leading strategic projects.
• Strong communication skills in English, with a relevant engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Inclusive benefits through our Group Inclusion Plan

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We foster an inclusive culture supporting flexible working, gender-neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, support for pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, and menopause-friendly policies. Learn more at . We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage diverse applications. Accommodations are available during the application process.

Company Overview:

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, leads in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and fluid technologies for industries such as food, pharma, power, semiconductors, and healthcare. We aim to create sustainable value and a more efficient, safer world, serving customers in 116 countries. Our culture is built on inclusion, innovation, and shared values that guide our decisions and inspire our work.