Group Technical Manager

This position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and influence engineering processes at a senior level within a large West Yorkshire based textiles manufacturer.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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

Job 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