The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually
looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.
Global OEE Improvement
Overall Equipment Effectiveness across all manufacturing sites.
Target · Achieve a sustained 5-10% year-on-year improvement in global OEE within 3 years. By Q4, our global OEE increased from 78% to 83%, directly attributable to insights and initiatives driven by your team, resulting in £5M additional production capacity.
Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) Reduction
The financial cost associated with defects, rework, and scrap across all plants.
Target · Reduce CoPQ by 15-20% across the global manufacturing network. Through predictive quality analytics and process optimisation, CoPQ was reduced by £3.5M last year, improving gross margins by 0.5%.
Supply Chain Resilience Index
A composite score reflecting our ability to withstand and recover from supply chain disruptions.
Target · Increase the Supply Chain Resilience Index by 20% within 2 years. After implementing advanced risk models and scenario planning, our resilience index improved from 65 to 78, allowing us to proactively mitigate a major raw material shortage.
ROI of Data & Analytics Initiatives
Return on Investment for major data platform upgrades, AI/ML deployments, and strategic analytics projects.
Target · Achieve a minimum 3:1 ROI on all significant data initiatives (over £100K spend). The predictive maintenance platform, a £750K investment, delivered £2.5M in avoided downtime and maintenance costs in its first 18 months, an ROI of 3.3:1.
Strategic Influence & Board Confidence
Your ability to effectively communicate complex data insights to the C-suite and Board, shaping strategic decisions.
- You'll be regularly invited to present at Board meetings and executive strategy sessions. Your recommendations will directly inform major capital expenditure decisions, M&A due diligence, and long-term operational planning. The CEO and COO will proactively seek your input on critical challenges.
Global Data Literacy & Adoption
The extent to which data-driven decision-making is embedded across all levels of global operations.
- We'll see a measurable increase in the adoption of self-service analytics tools by regional operations teams. Your data governance frameworks will be consistently applied across all sites. You'll be recognised as the go-to expert for data best practices, with your team's training programmes widely sought after.
Team Leadership & Development
Your effectiveness in building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing global team of data professionals.
- Your direct reports will consistently meet or exceed their performance goals. We'll see strong internal promotion rates within your team, and a high engagement score in employee surveys. You'll be known for fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning, attracting top talent to your organisation.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with other departments (e.g., IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Product) to drive integrated solutions.
- You'll co-lead major initiatives with IT and Supply Chain, with shared KPIs and budgets. Other department heads will actively seek your team's involvement in their strategic planning. You'll successfully break down data silos, creating a more unified view of the business.