Associate Director - Industrial Engineering

Olivercarol; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG manufacturing organization is looking for an Associate Director of Industrial Engineering to manage the supply strategy across 14 factories. This remote position requires strong influencing skills and knowledge of manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will travel 35-40% of the time and has exceptional interpersonal skills to engage at all levels within the company. This role is critical in improving supply efficiencies within the organization.

Benefits

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Associated Director Level Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supply strategies across multiple factories.
• Ability to lead transformational projects in a dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of business objectives to validate project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the supply strategy across 14 factories.
• Lead specific transformational projects related to supply chain.
• Manage relationships with Global Supply Team, GM's, and Plant Managers.

Skills

Influencing skills

Understanding of manufacturing technologies

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal relations at all levels

Knowledge of international supply chains

Job description

£80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare and Associated Director Level Benefits

Location: Remote (Europe)

Reports to: Industrial Engineering Regional Director

Remuneration: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare and Associated Director Level Benefits

Oliver Carol Recruitment have been exclusively engaged by a global multi national FMCG manufacturing organisation, whose products are instantly recognisable and regularly award winning.

People and innovation are at the core of its culture and this role really encompasses both of those culture contributors as the AD IE is a true business partner/ business influencer appointment.

This remit will hold IE responsibility for the Emerging Markets region of the business, a region that encompasses 14 factories ranging from Mexico to Australia.

As Associate Director Industrial Engineering you will play a crucial role in:

• developing and implementing the supply strategy across a broad geographical remit, including 14 factories
• shape supply solutions for regional innovations or for major growth initiatives
• lead specific transformational projects (sourcing circles, restructuring...)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supply Strategy
• Capital & Fixed Asset Management
• Capacity & Capability Management
• Emerging Markets IT Team & Community Management

As Associate Director Industrial Engineering you will work with a broad range of interfaces, such as the Global Supply Team, GM's, Plant Managers, Country IE & Engineering Teams, Finance etc. As a result, we require someone who will have a good understanding of all manufacturing technologies utilised by our client, as well as strong business acumen to validate project proposals against business objectives.

You will have exceptional influencing skills, and broad supply knowledge due to the complex and varied nature of the tasks. You will also demonstrate the ability to excel with interpersonal relations at all levels including senior/ board level.

As this role holds responsibility for a broad international region there will be an expectation that the successful hire will travel 35-40% of the time. It would also be advantageous if you spoke additional languages other than excellent English language skills.

This is a market leading organisation that produces award winning FMCG products across a number of categories, and this role holds a strategic position in influencing supply efficiencies and effectiveness within the organisation.

As manufacturing sector specialists Oliver Carol Recruitment welcomes applications from all sectors of the industry. Visit Olivercarol.com for more information about how we can serve and support your organisations people agendas.