Head of Industrial Strategy & Operations

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Head of Industry to lead end-to-end industrial activities at the Somerset site. You will own the industrial strategy, drive lean, digital transformation, and coordinate across supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

The role reports to the UK ICC Director, manages 7–10 direct reports, and requires 5–10% travel with SC clearance eligibility. A strong track record in industrial leadership and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Min. 10 years’ experience in senior operational role.
• Essential: Management of complex, multi discipline teams.
• Essential: Experience of complex manufacturing environments and supply chains.
• Essential: Experience/understanding of total supply chain disciplines (Industrial process/manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing operations, Supplier Quality Assurance, Logistics/Delivery).
• Essential: Use of MRP/ERP and other industrial toolsets e.g. MES.
• Essential: Demonstrable success leading and developing diverse teams.
• Essential: Change management expertise.
• Desirable: Experience in full lifecycle of product (bid-design-development-production-delivery-service).
• Desirable: Experience within world‑class similar industrial activity.
• Desirable: Defence manufacturing (low/medium/high volume).
• Desirable: Experience of Industry 4.0 (implementation or strategic development).

Responsibilities

• Is accountable for all activities to complete the physical information flow, including industrialisation/preparation for production, planning, execution of procurement, production and shipping/logistics to the agreed customer - executing the S&OP Supply Plan.
• Manage the activities covered by the industrial job family: industrial supply chain (material planning, logistics…), manufacturing (integration/test/repair), industrial process engineering (industrialisation) and industrial excellence (digital industry, lean, transformation, industrial performances, continuous improvement).
• Guarantee the industrial/manufacturing engineering of new products (from the design phase) and the reliability and competitiveness of the technological solutions - Is accountable for industrialisation across the supply chain.
• Guarantee that internal manufacturing meet quality, time and cost expectations by optimising inventory, supply, industrial solution and WIP (work in progress) - Is responsible for the UPC (estimate, delivery and improvement) of recurring products, post-PRR (Production Readiness Review) acceptance.
• Manage the timely introduction of effective Digital Industrial technologies (I4.0) ensuring competitive advantage for production processes.
• Ensure the appropriate application of industrial toolsets (ERP, QMS etc.) so they contribute to the effective deployment, maintenance and improvement of industrial processes.
• Play a key role in the introduction and management of change, and the development of a continuous improvement culture.
• Cost centre management - Manage and control the operating budget for industry within the defined perimeter.
• Has the capacity to influence and mobilise peer networks in relevant specialists and domains to support and improve the industrial activity.
• Is responsible for the strict adherence to current regulations in terms of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across the site industrial perimeter.
• Represent industrial operations at bid/gate reviews with the authority to approve the industrial solution (within the agreed industrial strategy) and use delegated authorities appropriately.
• Is responsible for the industrial delivery (end to end) for the Domains at local site.
• Is responsible for the design and deployment of the industrial/supply chain strategy to meet the strategic needs of the Domains as defined by SBP (Strategic Business Plan) Ops.
• Act as the industrial representative within supported business lines (Domain) on all industrial proposals and programmes (including supporting continuous improvement and change management within Domain activity.) Promote the use of industrial services where strong interest exists to maintain and support future business needs

Skills

Complex industrial projects

Lean manufacturing

Industry 4.0

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic leadership

Education

Degree in engineering/manufacturing

MBA or DMS (Desirable)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MES

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Head of Industry to lead end-to-end industrial activities at the Somerset site. You will own the industrial strategy, drive lean, digital transformation, and coordinate across supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

The role reports to the UK ICC Director, manages 7–10 direct reports, and requires 5–10% travel with SC clearance eligibility. A strong track record in industrial leadership and risk management is essential.