Group Industrial Engineer

PORTWEST , a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Group Industrial Engineer based in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Head of Operations. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested and trusted PPE and Safety Wear Brand.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role is responsible for the measurement and implementation of Standard Minute Values across a network of garment factories and warehouses across the globe to facilitate accurate measurement of production efficiency at individual, line and factory level.

The role will be based in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire and will be supported by a team of Industrial Engineers in the factories and warehouses. It will be responsible for managing and developing the team to meet KPIs and to maintain a database of standard minute values (SMV).

The right candidate will be tasked with challenging and improving production methods to improve efficiencies through innovation and improved processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a small team of Industrial Engineers based overseas

• Measuring and Implementing new Standard Minute Values (SMV)s and maintaining an SMV database in a Product Lifetime Management (PLM) system.

• Monitoring of factory and warehouse efficiency performance and continuous improvements.

• Implementing and monitoring operator incentive schemes in factories.

• Oversea Factory visits, setting up production systems and training

• Innovation - liaising with factories and warehouses, product team and supply chain to improve processes

• Attending machinery shows where necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• A third level qualification in Industrial Engineering

• Experience working with incentive schemes

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good problem solver

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COMPANY  AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2024

• Private Irish Business of the year – Export Indu s try Awards 2025

• Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2026

Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.