Industrial Manager

Industrial Manager Location: Based in Cramlington OR Consett. Salary: GBP55,000 per year, plus 10% bonus. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fridays, 8am - 1pm. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Industrial Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Industrial Manager: Lead digital transformation using IoT, AI, automation, and data analytics. Implement smart factory, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring solutions. Develop digital twins and simulation models to optimize processes. Lead new product industrialization from RandD to production. Define manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly methods with cross-functional teams. Optimize process flows, work instructions, and production layouts. Manage CAD-CAM integration and design-to-production workflows. Optimize CNC programming, tooling, and automation. Improve manufacturability and cost efficiency with engineering teams. Maintain the CAD environment (RADAN or equivalent). Lead the CAD/Special Projects department, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Manage manufacturing databases for production and quality tracking. Integrate ERP, MES, and PLM systems. Use data analytics and AI to improve planning and decision-making. Lead automation, efficiency, and sustainability projects. Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on process improvements. ..... full job details .....