Bringing FTSE 100 operational rigour, digital strategy, and 30 years of engineering authority to Yorkshire's manufacturing leaders.
Manufacturing SMEs often hit a "Growth Ceiling." You want to scale up, digitize, or improve efficiency, but hiring a full-time Operations Director is a heavy overhead.
Knott Advisory fills that gap. Led by Andrew Knott (EUR ING, MBA Distinction), we provide fractional leadership to help you de-risk capital projects and professionalize your engineering operations.
Monthly board-level oversight to challenge operational assumptions, guide long-term strategy, and bridge the gap between "Technical Reality" and "Business Goals."
A high-impact audit of your current factory systems (IT/OT). We deliver a clear, costed roadmap to move from paper and spreadsheets to data-driven manufacturing.
Independent "Second Opinion" reviews on major CapEx investments (New lines, ERP/MES systems). We ensure you aren't being oversold by technology vendors.
Coaching your existing Engineering Manager or Operations Lead to step up to senior leadership, instilling professional standards (CMgr/CEng rigor).
30 years of experience delivering multi-million-pound programmes for global leaders including Novo Nordisk, GE Healthcare, and Takeda.