Head of Strategic Development

A leading industrial manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Head of Strategic Development with a strong engineering background to lead capital projects product development and operational improvement initiatives that support long-term sustainability and business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and govern all CAPEX and stay-in-business projects ensuring compliance with project governance safety and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee disciplined project execution including scope cost schedule quality and contractor performance management.

• Drive product development initiatives aligned with market requirements and technical capability.

• Lead energy optimisation water efficiency and GHG reduction initiatives to support sustainability and cost savings.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve mill efficiency asset reliability and operational performance.

• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across engineering and operations.

• Lead complex special projects including asset optimisation and major equipment decommissioning.

• Provide oversight of quality management systems laboratories ISO compliance and customer complaint resolution.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Industrial or similar).

• 1015 years experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects and large technical improvement initiatives.

• Strong experience in operational efficiency sustainability and continuous improvement programmes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of quality management systems ISO standards and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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