Global MES Development and Data Analytics Manager

The Role

Are you passionate about using data to enhance how we work and collaborate? In this role as Global MES Development and Data Analytics Manager, you will connect meaningful insights to everyday operations across our global manufacturing network. You'll work closely with colleagues across functions and geographies to enhance processes, improve transparency, and support smarter ways of working.

You’ll take ownership of creating consistent, user-friendly reporting tools, help guide system updates through inclusive collaboration, and contribute to shaping how we use factory data. Whether it’s spotting patterns in performance or supporting helpful system improvements, your work will make a real difference in how we evolve and grow together.

If you’re looking for a role that blends technology, teamwork, and impact - this could be the next step for you.

Principle Accountabilities

• Interpret Manufacturing Execution System (MES) data to explore performance patterns and highlight opportunities for improving how our factories operate
• Support the preparation of consistent global MES reports that enable shared understanding and practical improvements
• Coordinate system updates with a focus on inclusivity, transparency, and alignment across teams
• Work closely with IT, factory teams, and manufacturing colleagues to co-create effective, user-focused solutions
• Help shape and apply global guidelines to ensure consistency and support for local teams
• Provide friendly, ongoing support to users, including training, troubleshooting, and process guidance

Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to work with manufacturing data and translate findings into meaningful and practical insights using tools like Power BI, SQL, or Python
• Experience using MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell, GE Proficy); familiarity with Accevo is welcome
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, digital tools, and responsible data practices
• Comfortable preparing proposals that highlight the value of new tools or improvements
• Skilled in working across teams and levels with empathy, clarity, and shared goals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a supportive and solutions-focused mindset

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.