At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global manufacturing transformation and drive strategy for Weir's manufacturing domain.
- Company: Join Weir Group, a leader in engineering and manufacturing innovation.
- Benefits: Remote work, international travel, and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on global process harmonisation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing on a global scale and influence strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in manufacturing and strong SAP S/4HANA knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Remote (Global) | International Travel Required
Lead a Global Manufacturing Transformation
Weir Group is delivering S4+, one of the most ambitious business transformation programmes in the industrial sector. Built around SAP S/4HANA, S4+ is creating a single global operating model that will transform manufacturing, operations, data, and ways of working across Weir's worldwide business.
We're looking for an experienced Product Domain Lead - Manufacturing to drive the strategy, delivery, and long-term ownership of our Manufacturing domain. This is a rare opportunity to shape global manufacturing processes at scale while influencing the future operating model of a leading engineering organisation.
The Opportunity
As Product Domain Lead, you will lead the evolution of Weir's manufacturing capabilities across production planning, shop floor execution, quality management, and plant maintenance. You will act as the bridge between business strategy and product delivery, converting strategic goals into a prioritised roadmap that delivers measurable business value. This is a high-profile leadership role that extends beyond programme delivery and becomes a permanent ownership position within Weir's global operating model.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the Manufacturing domain strategy, roadmap, and prioritised backlog
- Lead Product Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional teams across the manufacturing domain
- Drive adoption of SAP S/4HANA best practice and fit-to-standard principles
- Enable global process harmonisation across multiple divisions and regions
- Partner with delivery, architecture, and business leaders to ensure successful outcomes
- Govern requirements, process decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Track benefits realisation, adoption, operational performance, and business value
Domain Scope
You will oversee global manufacturing capabilities including:
- SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP)
- SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM)
- SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM)
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/42Q)
Supporting key manufacturing models including:
- Make-to-Order (MTO)
- Make-to-Stock (MTS)
- Engineer-to-Order (ETO)
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments
- Deep knowledge of production planning, shop floor operations, quality management, and maintenance
- Proven success leading large-scale business transformation or ERP programmes
- Strong SAP S/4HANA experience, ideally across manufacturing and operations processes
- Experience driving global process standardisation and operating model change
- Ability to lead Product Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional teams in a complex programme environment
- Strong stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skills
Desirable
- Experience within global engineering, mining, industrial, or heavy manufacturing organisations
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and product operating models
- Experience with MES platforms and operational excellence frameworks
Practicalities
Travel / Hours: Global role; some travel and time-zone flexibility required.
Role Duration: This is a long-lived role that spans both the S4+ programme phase and ongoing BAU operations.
Why Join Weir?
- Influence a global enterprise transformation programme
- Shape the future of manufacturing across a multinational organisation
- Lead strategic decision-making at executive level
- Long-term career opportunity beyond programme delivery
- Work remotely with international stakeholders and manufacturing sites worldwide
Location: Remote
Travel: International travel required
Type: Long-term leadership opportunity spanning transformation delivery and ongoing business ownership
If you're a manufacturing transformation leader who thrives on delivering global change, we'd love to hear from you.
Product Domain Lead - Manufacturing in Glasgow employer: Weir
Weir is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to shape their own career paths while contributing to meaningful global initiatives. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Weir offers extensive growth opportunities and the chance to collaborate with leading partners in the technology landscape, all within a supportive environment that values individual contributions and wellbeing.
