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Job Description

  • High‑impact role with direct CEO visibility and strategic IT ownership
  • Lead ERP‑driven plant IT and digital transformation at scale

Job Description

  • Define and execute a long‑term IT and digital transformation roadmap aligned with business strategy and capacity expansion.
  • Lead governance, policies, SOPs, BCP and DR frameworks across corporate and manufacturing locations.
  • Own enterprise‑wide strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Business Central ERP, including enhancements, integrations, and user adoption.
  • Align ERP processes with process manufacturing requirements such as BOM/recipe management, batch processing, quality, compliance, and traceability.
  • Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), cybersecurity tools, backups, VOIP, and end‑user computing.
  • Drive deployment and integration of plant IT systems, including shop‑floor interfaces, weighbridge integration, barcode/RFID solutions, and production & dispatch systems.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, conduct audits and risk assessments, and support regulatory and ISO compliance.
  • Identify and implement automation and digitalisation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and sales.
  • Build, mentor, and manage IT teams across locations manage budgets, vendors, and SLAs with strong governance and accountability.
  • Maintain regular on‑site engagement with a key manufacturing plant in Western India.

The Successful Applicant

  • 18+ years of progressive IT leadership experience within process manufacturing environments.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar manufacturing ERPs.
  • Proven exposure to plant IT operations, ERP‑driven manufacturing processes, and multi‑location IT landscapes.
  • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure), and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Background in chemicals, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing industries preferred.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, partnering effectively with senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • A senior leadership role with high visibility and enterprise‑wide impact.
  • Opportunity to shape plant IT readiness, ERP maturity, and digital transformation at a critical growth stage.
  • Competitive compensation and the chance to work closely with top management in a business‑critical role.

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About Company

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds&#x3B; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 147226105