Global Technology & Platform Manager – Manufacturing

BAT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible holiday plan

Job summary

BAT UK is seeking a Design Reference Group - Technology & Product Manager in Southampton to drive machine design standards and standardization across multiple product categories. You will own global technical specifications for machines and materials, and build centralized knowledge assets with R&D, suppliers and production teams.

Successful candidates will have an engineering background, experience with BAT technology platforms, and a track record of developing and applying technical standards

Qualifications

• Engineering background with an experience of BAT technology platforms and materials preferred.
• Proficient in crafting standards for machines, materials and CBA reapplications.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing technologies and solutions as per different product categories.

Responsibilities

• Drive machine design and construction standards in partnership with GPM's, R&D and drive standardization of platform technology across multiple product categories.
• Build, maintain & drive standardization of production platforms across categories.
• Compose and maintain an updated global repository of both strategic and non-strategic assets with machine & product specifications.
• Develop and maintain an updated global repository of active materials (both raw and pack) along with technical specifications.
• Compose technical standards for all materials (direct) including suppliers, specifications and quality relevant to technology platforms.
• Be the one single source for all technical specifications related to both machine and materials.
• Own and run the Centre of Expertise for Technology for a group of machinery. Develop capability within the factory network. Encourage collaboration, reapplication, standardisation, and the development of machinery modifications.
• Be the Centre of Expertise for Direct Materials application to technology, drive the right first-time approach for all sourcing changes, COGS improvement projects in partnership with directs procurement & factories.
• In partnership with GPM's, Define and implement technical standards for machine design that include electronics, electrical components, construction materials, Integrated materials, Quality control mechanisms.
• In partnership with Direct Procurement, create technical standards for direct materials to ensure optimized cogs, wastages, product quality are delivered at the best levels.

Skills

Engineering background

Machine design knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Graduate or higher

Tools

BAT OEM ecosystem

Direct materials ecosystem

Job description

BAT UK is seeking a Design Reference Group - Technology & Product Manager in Southampton to drive machine design standards and standardization across multiple product categories. You will own global technical specifications for machines and materials, and build centralized knowledge assets with R&D, suppliers and production teams.

Successful candidates will have an engineering background, experience with BAT technology platforms, and a track record of developing and applying technical standards