Manufacturing Technology Officer
Sheffield, UK (with travel across group sites)
Salary: Competitive
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a manufacturing business based in Sheffield to recruit a Manufacturing Technology Officer to lead the Group's technological development and transformation.
This role offers the chance to shape Industry 4.0 initiatives, drive automation, and implement digital strategies that deliver measurable improvements across multiple manufacturing sites.
The role:
As Manufacturing Technology Officer, your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing the Group's Industry 4.0 and Automation Roadmap
Identifying and integrating emerging technologies to improve productivity, quality, and data connectivity
Advising senior leadership on strategic manufacturing technology investments
Driving automation and process optimisation across all production sites
Supporting technology integration during mergers and new site developments
Mentoring site managers on Industry 4.0 principles and operational best practice
The Person
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams across multiple sites
Experience in implementing digital transformation and automation within manufacturing
Strategic thinking and the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals
A focus on operational excellence, process improvement, and measurable efficiency gains
Technical credibility, integrity, and accountability in decision-making
Collaborative approach, building relationships across departments and subsidiaries.
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