Manufacturing Systems Leader

Trades Workforce Solutions; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Leader in Dungannon. This key role involves leading a team to ensure data compliance, developing production schedules, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with MRP systems, strong knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), and excellent IT skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with MRP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for data compliance and system integrity.
• Develop and implement production schedules.
• Manage inventory and auxiliary orders.
• Enforce a data-driven culture.
• Conduct root cause analysis of system errors.
• Drive continuous improvement for accuracy.

Skills

Experience with MRP systems

Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Lean manufacturing

Job description

Manufacturing Systems Leader Dungannon Competitive Salary and Package

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Systems Leader to join a global industrial equipment manufacturer, at their Dungannon site. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead a team responsible for manufacturing and production systems supporting operational excellence across the business.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Global manufacturing organisation with a strong local footprint
2. Key leadership role influencing production planning, inventory, and systems integrity
3. Opportunity to drive data accuracy, lean principles, and continuous improvement

The Role:

• Lead a team to ensure data compliance and system integrity across production control
• Develop and implement production schedules aligned with sales forecasts
• Manage inventory, spares, and auxiliary orders to support manufacturing operations
• Enforce a strong data-driven culture throughout the department
• Develop and maintain standard work processes and train team members accordingly
• Conduct root cause analysis of system errors and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement to increase information accuracy and process efficiency
• Build strong working relationships with internal customers and cross-functional teams

The Person:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with MRP systems
• Strong knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

Next Steps

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