Lead technical and industrial engineering strategy and execution across multiple manufacturing sites within the designated Area
Build and govern technical capability at sites
Establish Technical & Industrial Engineering teams where they do not formally exist
Embed performance-oriented industrial engineering principles
Enable data-driven decisions and portfolio resilience to support growth
Oversee multiple Site Technical Managers, Industrial Engineers and Technical Leads
Develop Industrial Engineering and Technical capabilities of the Technical teams in sites without an established technical function
Accountability for NPD scale-up, technology transfer, and industrial engineering initiatives across Area sites
Governance of validation standards, technical compliance, and process optimization
Influence Area CapEx strategy and long-term manufacturing footprint in line with the Category Strat Plan
Act as the Single Point Of contact (SPOC) to Category Supply VP/Directors within the Area

Extensive technical leadership in FMCG/pharma manufacturing (10+ years)
Deep knowledge of industrial engineering, technology transfer, and regulatory standards
Proven ability to build teams and influence senior stakeholders
Track record of embedding validation governance and continuous improvement
Ideally hold a degree in a Technical Discipline e.g. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering

Technical Director

Key skills