Exciting Opportunity: IFS Manufacturing Consultant – Defence
Organisation Overview
Our client is a leading organisation within the defence and advanced engineering sector, delivering mission-critical solutions across complex and highly regulated environments. With a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and cutting-edge technology, they play a key role in supporting national security and defence programmes.
Operating within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the organisation is undergoing significant digital transformation and investment across its manufacturing operations, creating exciting opportunities for experienced IFS professionals to contribute to large-scale, business-critical initiatives.
Role Summary
Due to continued growth and strategic investment, our client is seeking an experienced IFS Manufacturing Consultant to join their team on either a permanent or fixed-term basis.
This role will play a key part in enhancing manufacturing capability, supporting ERP transformation initiatives, and optimising operational processes across secure defence programmes. You will work closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and technology teams to deliver scalable and efficient IFS Manufacturing solutions aligned to business and programme requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of IFS Manufacturing modules within a defence manufacturing environment
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored ERP solutions aligned to operational needs
Support end-to-end project delivery across implementation, upgrade, and transformation programmes
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, traceability, compliance, and reporting
Provide expert guidance and troubleshooting support for complex manufacturing and ERP-related issues
Ensure solutions align with regulatory, compliance, and security standards associated with defence operations
Deliver user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to support successful system adoption
Work closely with technical and functional teams to support integrations and wider business transformation initiatives
Proven experience implementing and supporting IFS Manufacturing modules within complex manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain, and ERP integration
Experience working on large-scale ERP transformation or upgrade programmes, ideally involving IFS Cloud
Ability to lead workshops, manage stakeholders, and deliver solutions independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent communication skills
Experience operating within highly regulated or security-sensitive industries
Eligibility to obtain or hold UK security clearance is highly desirable
Previous experience within the defence, aerospace, or secure engineering sectors
Existing SC or DV clearance
Exposure to additional IFS modules or wider ERP technologies
Consultancy or client-facing delivery experience
Experience supporting business change and digital transformation programmes
Understanding of governance, compliance, and operational standards within defence manufacturing environments
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on high-profile, mission-critical defence programmes
Collaborative and innovative working environment
Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and ERP transformation initiatives
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