Manufacturing Operations (SME)
Posted Today by BrightBox Group
£650 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) role is focused on enhancing operational excellence within high complexity discrete manufacturing environments, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors. The position requires extensive experience in Lean Sigma improvements and a strong understanding of ERP, PLM, and MES systems. The candidate will play a crucial role in driving process enhancements and efficiency within the manufacturing operations. This is a hybrid role, requiring both remote and onsite work in the Northwest UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive operational excellence and Lean Sigma improvements across manufacturing processes.
- Implement process enhancements that improve efficiency and quality.
- Utilize ERP, PLM, and MES systems to support manufacturing operations.
- Lead or participate in the deployment and optimization of manufacturing execution systems.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in manufacturing operations within high complexity discrete manufacturing environments.
- Proven track record in Lean Sigma improvements.
- Strong understanding of ERP, PLM, and MES systems.
- Practical experience in the implementation and optimization of MES solutions, particularly Siemens and/or SAP MES.
Salary (Rate): £650.00 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Manufacturing Operations (SME) Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid 50% remote 50% onsite Northwest UK
Rate £600.00 - £650.00 pd
We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of manufacturing operations within a high complexity discrete manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive and/or aerospace sectors. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence and Lean Sigma improvements across our manufacturing processes.
Key Experience:
- Extensive experience in manufacturing operations within high complexity discrete manufacturing environments, with a strong preference for automotive and/or aerospace sectors.
- Proven track record in the delivery of Lean Sigma improvements, showcasing the ability to implement process enhancements that drive efficiency and quality.
- Strong appreciation of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) operational use, along with a clear understanding of how these systems interact to support manufacturing processes.
- Deep understanding of the operational use and deployment of manufacturing execution systems, with practical experience in the implementation and optimisation of these systems.
The ideal candidate should have a robust understanding of MES solutions and ideally have led or been an integral part of a team that has successfully deployed such systems, with specific experience in Siemens and/or SAP MES being highly desirable.
If you possess the expertise and experience outlined above, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role in our organisation, where you will contribute significantly to our manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.