1. · Great role for a driven engineering leader
2. · An innovative textile manufacturer
About Our Client
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.
Job 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:
3. Providing strategic technical guidance and troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple sites, with focus on weaving, finishing, and engineering functions
4. Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of technical managers, engineers, and supervisors
5. Managing engineering projects including installation of new equipment and factory upgrades whilst maintaining current facilities across UK sites
6. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and certifications
7. Leading continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production output, quality, and cost-efficiency
8. Cooperating across a variety of departments including production, quality assurance, research and development and supply chain to align technical initiatives with business goals
The Successful Applicant
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:
9. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma principles
10. Excellent project management and people management skills.
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
What's on 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