Product Director

Job description

Join Fortress: Global Leaders in Machinery Safety & Interlocking

At Fortress, we save lives by providing world-class machinery safety and interlocking solutions. Since 1977, our innovative products have protected workers worldwide, preventing access to hazardous machine areas and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

At Fortress our purpose is to “save lives by providing the best safety solutions”. Our culture fosters creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our employees are encouraged to develop and learn new skills to reach their maximum potential. We believe diversity is an asset, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture, our employees, our products, and the local communities in which we are based. We care about the environment, and we are on the way to becoming carbon neutral. We take an active role in supporting our local community, charities, and partner with schools.

Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid – typically 3 days per week on site)
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £100,000 – £110,000 + car allowance + executive incentive framework

About the opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to step into a board‑level leadership role with genuine influence over the future direction of a global, purpose‑led safety technology business.

As Product Director, you will own the global product strategy for Fortress Safety—shaping what we build, how we compete and how we scale, while balancing near‑term execution with long‑term value creation.

What you’ll be doing

• Set and lead a multi‑year global product vision aligned to Fortress Safety’s growth strategy
• Act as a member of the Fortress Board, shaping overall business direction and strategic priorities
• Hold ultimate accountability for the current and future product portfolio
• Lead and develop global teams across Product Management, R&D and Safety Services
• Provide strategic leadership and governance for Research & Development, ensuring R&D activity is aligned to the product roadmap, customer needs, and long‑term growth objectives, from early concept through to production
• Partner closely with Innovation, Operations, Sales and the wider Halma network
• Translate deep customer insight, market trends and regulatory requirements into differentiated solutions
• Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term platform and capability development
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Influence and collaborate across regions, cultures and functions to drive sustainable growth

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading complex, engineered or technical product portfolios in regulated environments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to connect strategy to execution
• A track record of delivering growth in fast‑evolving, international organisations
• Credibility working at senior or board level, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory topics clearly and persuasively
• A global mindset, with experience operating across multiple geographies
• Low‑ego, high‑impact leadership style with a bias for action
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

What we offer

• Executive salary of £100,000 – £110,000 plus car allowance
• Participation in Halma’s director‑level incentive framework (equity and cash)
• 14 weeks’ fully paid parental leave
• Comprehensive healthcare and insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and long‑service recognition

About Fortress Safety
Fortress Safety has been protecting people and equipment since 1977 and is a recognised expert in machinery safety and interlocking. Headquartered in Wolverhampton, we operate globally across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India. We are proud to be part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 group of purpose driven technology companies focused on safety, health and sustainability—combining long term investment with genuine local autonomy.

Inclusion & accessibility
At Fortress Safety, we value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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If you are motivated by purpose, excited by scale and ready to leave a lasting legacy in global safety technology, we would love to hear from you.
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Health package

Our comprehensive health and wellness compensation package and insurance to keep you at your best.

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Part of Halma Group

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wolverhampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £100,000 and £110,000 Per Month

Published at

03-08-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English