Within role, you will plan, secure and be the voice of the industrial functions in production programmes. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for total operational performance, a wealth of knowledge in the manufacturing industry and a real drive for customer satisfaction. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and establish yourself as a trusted partner to all relevant stakeholders. You will be creating, delivering and communicating the Industrial strategy and performance against it directly to the SSGB executive team and business unit. This position is a full-time role based in Cwmbran, South Wales.
The scope of the role starts with the industrial planning of the program and ends with delivery on time, on quality and within cost constraints with the customer. You will oversee a complex end-end industrial supply chain in collaboration with Heads of Operations, Heads of Industrial Engineering and Industrial Directors.
Strong relationships, clear communication, and alignment with strategic objectives are critical to delivering projects. The role requires a multifaceted collaboration with the various stakeholders to ensure the success of industrial programs.
Travel requirements:-
- Requirements for both UK and International
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Fully accountable for developing, implementing, and governing industrial planning by program while adhering to industrial set project stages
Ensure that all industrial commitments are met in line with program objectives, industrial strategy, and requirements.
Serve as the primary industrial representative on the SSGB senior leadership team for in-production programs.
Collaborate with the Heads of Operations across SSGB's three industrial estates to ensure resources are available, capable, and performing efficiently to meet the program schedule.
Accountable to the SSGB SLT for the deployment, monitoring, and governance of production costs per program. Ensure performance is consistently aligned with forecasts established during the BID process.
Implement the industrial scheme in accordance with the company's broader industrial strategy.
Develop, implement, and uphold qualifications and standards across all SSGB programs.
Under Industry 4.0, develop and deploy best manufacturing practices to benefit SSGB programs.
Act as the direct interface for industrial planning with customers for in-production programs.
Ensure consistency between operations, Sales & Operations Planning (S+OP), and the program team.
Accountable for SSGB's production readiness processes, outputs, and actions to ensure customer deliveries are met.
