**Role Purpose \& Value** This role is responsible for coordinating and leading the execution of the company’s **5\-year industrial plan** , fully aligned with divisional strategy. The scope includes driving relevant investments, capacity improvements, demand forecasting, productivity enhancements, and adherence to standards. The position also leads **capital investment projects** and oversees **facilities maintenance activities** . As a key member of the management team, this role provides critical business support at the plant level and delivers feedback to the wider function. **Key Responsibilities** * Benchmark manufacturing processes against other GKN sites and implement plans to close performance gaps. * Manage and lead **capex requirements** , ensuring local budgets align with divisional needs; track spending and communicate status. * Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure all equipment and spare parts comply with divisional specifications and safety standards. * Maintain and update manufacturing engineering systems to meet business and GKN requirements. * Ensure compliance with core processes such as hardening, welding, and assembly. * Lead **Business Process Excellence (BPE)** projects to improve systems and efficiency. * Consolidate and monitor OGS budgets, ensuring compliance and identifying improvement opportunities. * Provide a consolidated view of plant demand and capacity for the next 5 years, highlighting gaps and improvement actions. * Compare customer data with iDash and manage exceptions. * Respond to divisional requests regarding capacity analysis, investment, and capex requirements. * Collaborate with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure effective **SIOP** and **MPS** for capacity management. * Lead the facilities maintenance team to meet plant needs and support industrialization. Drive implementation of industrial solutions to improve productivity and performance. * **Essential Qualifications \& Experience** * University degree in a technical field or equivalent. * 3–6 years of experience in **Manufacturing Engineering** . * Strong background in manufacturing systems and processes. * Leadership experience (manager level preferred). * Proven ability to lead cross\-functional and diverse teams. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Experience in **capex planning and tracking** . * Knowledge of **Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)** and **Master Production Schedule (MPS)** tools. * Experience with NBA (or equivalent systems). * Familiarity with **ISO/TS 16949 environments** . * Continuous improvement mindset (formal CI training is a plus). **Key Competencies** * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Strategic planning and execution capability. * Problem\-solving and continuous improvement focus. * Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets effectively. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management.