Group Technical Manager

Michael Page (UK); West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK textiles manufacturer is seeking a Group Technical Lead to provide strategic guidance and manage a technical team across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in textiles and engineering, excellent project management skills, and a commitment to compliance with health and safety regulations. A competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance and bonus scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Life assurance & private health insurance

Bonus scheme up to 15% of annual salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident leader with depth of knowledge in textiles and engineering.
• Willing to travel around group manufacturing sites globally.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical guidance on multiple sites.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical managers and engineers.
• Manage engineering projects, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

TPM

Six Sigma principles

Project management

People management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

About Our Client

The organisation is a large West Yorkshire based textiles manufacturer with sites across the region and abroad. They have a strong focus on sustainability and developing product with a wide range of applications for global customers.

Job Description

As Group Technical Lead you will report into the CEO and be responsible for a team of technical managers, engineers and supervisors across multiple sites.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic technical guidance and troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple sites, with focus on weaving, finishing, and engineering functions
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of technical managers, engineers, and supervisors
• Managing engineering projects including installation of new equipment and factory upgrades whilst maintaining current facilities across UK sites
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and certifications
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production output, quality, and cost-efficiency
• Cooperating across a variety of departments including production, quality assurance, research and development and supply chain to align technical initiatives with business goals

The Successful Applicant

As Group Technical Lead, this candidate will be a confident leader with a depth of knowledge in both textiles and engineering within a manufacturing environment. They will be willing to travel around group manufacturing sites globally and demonstrate a range of the following:

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma principles
• Excellent project management and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

What\'s on Offer

A competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Car allowance or company car
• Life assurance & private health insurance
• Bonus scheme with earning potential up to 15% of annual salary
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays