Head, Digital Manufacturing
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£55,000
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SOC 1121 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 25% sure that is the right code. Tata Consultancy Services is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing) · 25% match
- Likely 1137 (Information technology directors) · 26% match
- Likely 2125 (Production and process engineers) · 17% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
1137 Information technology directors Also possible | £60,200 | £68,800 | £77,400 | £86,000 |
2125 Production and process engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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Role Title: Head, Digital Manufacturing
Location: Leamington Spa, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
- Shape the future of TCS
- Build and maintain a team of high-performing individuals
- Collaborate with some of the leading lights of the industry
The Role:
This role offers the opportunity to help shape the organisation's digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 direction. Working in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and executive stakeholders, the role will support the thoughtful use of data, AI, IoT, automation and operational technology to improve manufacturing performance, resilience, quality, sustainability and business value. The role will also guide smart factory initiatives, technology modernisation and digital capability development across manufacturing operations.
Your responsibilities:
- Help define and develop the digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 strategy in line with business priorities.
- Work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality and operations teams on digital transformation initiatives.
Your Profile:
Essential skills/knowledge/experience -
- Strong understanding of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and smart factory approaches.
- Experience of shaping and supporting business and technology transformation within manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of operational technology, IT/OT convergence, MES, shop-floor systems and industrial automation.
- Understanding of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and manufacturing intelligence applications.
- Knowledge of Industrial IoT, digital twins, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Understanding of computer vision and automated inspection within manufacturing settings.
- Experience of manufacturing operations, production systems and end-to-end value chain digitisation.
- Knowledge of operational resilience, business continuity, cybersecurity, governance and regulatory considerations.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience -
- Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Experience of sustainability-focused manufacturing improvement.
- Exposure to modernising legacy manufacturing technology environments.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing, data, AI and operational technology.
- Commercial awareness relating to technology investment, budgets and strategic suppliers.
Rewards & Benefits:
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing:
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.
We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to opt in.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [email protected]
Beware of Fraudulent offers:
This is to notify you that TCS does not ask for any sort of payment or security deposit from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. The firm never sends out job offers from free internet email services like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and so on. TCS has not authorised any third-party company to collect money on their behalf. As a vigilant job seeker, beware of fraudulent recruitment activity and protect your interests! You can write to [email protected] to report any fraudulent activity.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.
Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tata Consultancy Services holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.