Industrial Manager

Industrial Manager Location: Based in Cramlington OR Consett. Salary: GBP55,000 per year, plus 10% bonus. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fridays, 8am - 1pm. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Industrial Manager to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Industrial Manager: · Lead digital transformation using IoT, AI, automation, and data analytics. · Implement smart factory, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring solutions. · Develop digital twins and simulation models to optimize processes. · Lead new product industrialization from R&D to production. · Define manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly methods with cross-functional teams. · Optimize process flows, work instructions, and production layouts. · Manage CAD-CAM integration and design-to-production workflows. · Optimize CNC programming, tooling, and automation. · Improve manufacturability and cost efficiency with engineering teams. · Maintain the CAD environment (RADAN or equivalent). · Lead the CAD/Special Projects department, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. · Manage manufacturing databases for production and quality tracking. · Integrate ERP, MES, and PLM systems. · Use data analytics and AI to improve planning and decision-making. · Lead automation, efficiency, and sustainability projects. · Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. · Collaborate with supp...