Head, Digital Manufacturing

Licensed sponsor Royal Leamington Spa Full-time Posted 2 days ago

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Role Title: Head, Digital Manufacturing

Location: Leamington Spa, UK

Job Type: Full-Time

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

Shape the future of TCS
Build and maintain a team of high-performing individuals
Collaborate with some of the leading lights of the industry

The Role

This role offers the opportunity to help shape the organisation's digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 direction. Working in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and executive stakeholders, the role will support the thoughtful use of data, AI, IoT, automation and operational technology to improve manufacturing performance, resilience, quality, sustainability and business value. The role will also guide smart factory initiatives, technology modernisation and digital capability development across manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities

Help define and develop the digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 strategy in line with business priorities.
Work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality and operations teams on digital transformation initiatives.
Guide the smart factory roadmap, including Industrial IoT, AI, advanced analytics, digital twins and automation.
Support the use of data-led insights across manufacturing operations and decision-making.
Coordinate AI and machine learning initiatives relating to maintenance, quality, production optimisation and operational efficiency.
Provide direction for manufacturing data platforms, MES, operational technology, shop-floor systems and industrial automation.
Support the considered modernisation of manufacturing technology, with attention to reliability, resilience, scalability and cybersecurity.
Coordinate a portfolio of digital manufacturing initiatives, with clear governance, measures and visibility of intended benefits.
Prepare business cases and support investment discussions for suitable technology and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Encourage collaboration, capability development, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams and partners.

Your Profile:

Essential skills/knowledge/experience -

Strong understanding of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and smart factory approaches.
Experience of shaping and supporting business and technology transformation within manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of operational technology, IT/OT convergence, MES, shop-floor systems and industrial automation.
Understanding of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and manufacturing intelligence applications.
Knowledge of Industrial IoT, digital twins, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
Understanding of computer vision and automated inspection within manufacturing settings.
Experience of manufacturing operations, production systems and end-to-end value chain digitisation.
Knowledge of operational resilience, business continuity, cybersecurity, governance and regulatory considerations.
Experience of portfolio governance, business cases, performance measures and benefits tracking.
Collaborative communication, stakeholder engagement, team development and partner-management skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience -

Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Experience of sustainability-focused manufacturing improvement.
Exposure to modernising legacy manufacturing technology environments.
Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing, data, AI and operational technology.
Commercial awareness relating to technology investment, budgets and strategic suppliers.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

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We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

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