Manufacturing Digitalisation Manager

Company description:Manufacturing Digitalisation ManagerJob description:Yunex Traffic

is a global leader in cutting-edge Intelligent Traffic Solutions (ITS), providing market-leading expertise and years of experience to the UK and the world. Our clear purpose is to improve society by making the road network safer, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient.We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as a

Manufacturing Digitalisation Manager

at our global manufacturing hub in Poole, a role that has become available due to an internal promotion. This reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering career growth.Our world-class manufacturing site in Poole is dedicated to staying at the forefront of digital transformation. As the

Manufacturing Digitalisation Manager , you will be supported in your role and have the opportunity to lead a talented team of five Digitalisation Specialists. Together, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence across our operations.Here is what you can expect from this role:Own and deliver the digital strategy for UK manufacturing, with support from the management teamBe an enabler and advocate for data-driven decision making, drive a culture of managing by exceptionAllocation of projects and day-to-day management of the digital teamDeliver the full lifecycle of multi-disciplined projects, from conception to business as usualDeliver effective communication and training to our manufacturing team, build a digital cultureMaintain a sound awareness of the latest technologies, lead on proof of concept evaluations.Implement standardised methods, processes and systems to optomise manufacturing operationsInspire a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of manufacturing.Build a network with the manufacturing community to share knowledge / best practiceContinued professional and personal development.In addition, you will be leading digital specialists on a range of technologies, including:Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low-code developmentSystem and tool ownership and administration, such as ERP and MESData pipelines, storage, application and analyticsRobotics / Cobotics and internally developed production automation solutionsGenerative AI and Computer VisionThe location of this role will be Poole, UKThe candidateWe are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:Creative Thinker

Identify and approach opportunities with an open mind, develop your technical toolkit.Problem Solver

Have a methodical, logical approach to problems, find the best solution.Drive Results

Set goals and plan to achieve. Lead a team in a clear direction.Engagement

Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the business.Growth Mindset

Actively develop, coach others, build networks and explore new technologies.Candidates should ideally have experience with the following:Experience with a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics or similar discrete productsUnderstanding of core manufacturing systems such as ERP (SAP) and/or MESPrevious line management of a small teamExposure to implementing and/or maintaining Operational Technology (OT) and systemsKnowledge of lean principles and/or experience of implementing process improvementExperience of utilizing data analysis techniques on large datasetsProgramming experience in any language desirableBenefits Include:Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.26 days holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service.Excellent pension, matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.Flexible benefits to suit your personal needs.Flexible working policy.Investment in personal development and support for professional development and membershipWhat

else do I need to know?If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. Thats why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create whats right for the world by employing the people who live in it.Yunex Traffic recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

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