I'm seeking a long-term management or senior specialist opportunity across operations, engineering, business systems or transformation. I hold an approved Thai Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and plan to relocate to Bangkok. I'm open to international remote employment or Thailand-based roles, subject to the appropriate work authorisation.
Open to opportunities
Stephen Jones
@stephenjones1
Engineering and operations professional with 18+ years' experience improving manufacturing performance, business systems and cross-functional delivery
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an engineering, operations and business systems professional with over 18 years of experience in specialist industrial manufacturing, including 15 years with Ruhrpumpen.
My career has progressed through engineering, project management, supply chain, ERP systems and operations leadership into my current role in product lifecycle management. This breadth of experience has given me a strong understanding of how technical, commercial and operational functions interact, and how better systems and processes can improve business performance.
My work includes leading multidisciplinary teams of up to 27 people, implementing advanced planning systems, developing engineering configuration and pricing frameworks, and designing global S&OP reporting systems covering nine manufacturing facilities.
My particular strength is understanding complex business challenges, identifying the underlying causes and developing practical, sustainable improvements. I enjoy connecting people, processes and information to support better decisions and more effective delivery.
I am seeking a long-term opportunity that allows me to apply these capabilities across operations, engineering, project delivery, business systems or business transformation. I am open to management and senior specialist positions, including opportunities outside my traditional manufacturing background.
I am planning to relocate to Thailand and am particularly interested in remote opportunities that support working internationally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Appointed to the newly established global Product Line Management team, leading product strategy, engineering governance, and configuration. Developed cost models and S&OP reporting systems, and led migration of RDP pump range to Tacton CPQ.
Led Project Management and Project Engineering teams, coordinating priorities, schedules, and resources. Restructured engineering and document control, and introduced performance management measures.
Accountable for end-to-end operational value chain at UK manufacturing facility, leading a 27-person multidisciplinary team. Established daily operational control and led FELIOS APS implementation.
Led supply-chain, inventory, and ERP activities while undertaking day-to-day responsibility as Deputy Operations Manager. Improved BaaN ERP/MRP and developed dashboards for planning.
Undertook substantial day-to-day responsibility for the wider operation, leading supply-chain and ERP activities.
Managed project schedules, material readiness, and inventory accuracy, coordinating Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Production. Led annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation.
Supported Middle East technical and commercial tenders, interpreting specifications and developing proposals. Coordinated Sales, Engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
Contracts Engineer
ITT Goulds Pumps
Jul 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 4 months)
Managed industrial equipment contracts from order placement through delivery, coordinating customers and internal functions.
Supported offshore-asset reliability, maintenance planning, and performance analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Macquarie University
Excel Skills for Business (Advanced), Business
Completed the Excel Skills for Business (Advanced) certification in October 2025.
IBM
IBM Data Analyst, Data Analysis
Completed the IBM Data Analyst certification in October 2025.
IC
ITT Corporation
Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma
Earned the Six Sigma Green Belt certification in May 2012.
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2005 - 2008
BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University, completed in 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
40k+ GBP
Social media
Job categories
Skills
Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct ConfigurationEngineering GovernanceProduct CostingPricing ModelsSales and Operations Planning (S&OP)ERPMRPAdvanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)Supply Chain ManagementInventory ControlProduction PlanningEngineering Project ManagementOperations ManagementBOM ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisProject ManagementData Analysis And ReportingPower BIProcess AutomationCross functional Leadership
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