Manufacturing Business Consultant

Flow Control Engineering; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ERP systems company is looking for a Manufacturer Business Consultant based in Ringway, UK. In this role, you will lead ERP implementations, advise clients on systems usage, and require solid experience in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be fluent in English. The position may involve travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• User experience with ERP or MRP systems is essential.
• Knowledge of Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong communication and training skills are necessary.
• Fluent in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the ERP system.
• Advise clients on optimal usage of systems.
• Support successful ERP implementations.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

User experience with ERP or MRP systems

Knowledge of Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma

Strong communication skills

Proactive project management

Fluency in English

Job description

The position: Manufacturer Business Consultant located in Manchester.

About the business

The business is an award‑winning market leader in ERP systems. They have offices in multiple countries and are looking to expand to the UK.

What you will be doing

In this Business Consultant position, you will lead the implementation of the ERP system from start to finish, as well as advise clients on updates and optimal usage of their purchasing, planning, production, and logistics processes, while supporting successful ERP implementations.

Who you are

• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment—production planning/scheduling, materials planning, and inventory control; ideally worked as a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Production Controller, or similar.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and business flows
• User experience with ERP or MRP systems (e.g. Dynamics, NetSuite, IFS, Infor, Epicor or similar)
• Knowledge or practical experience applying Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) is a plus.
• Willing to travel to customer sites across the UK as project needs dictate.
• Strong communication and training skills different stakeholders
• Proactive, structured, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken (other European languages are a plus)
• Eligible to work in the UK with no visa sponsorship requirement.

If you are interested in this or future opportunities in your area, please send your CV and we will contact you when opportunities arise that match your geography and experience. All enquiries are kept confidential, and your information will not be shared without your prior approval.