Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Manager
7 days ago
Colne
Job-ID: 2903Category: EngineeringLocation: Colne, Lancashire, United KingdomPosted: 2026-10-16Closes: 2026-11-13Business Area: ManufacturingContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40Shift Pattern: 5 over 7More about the roleOur Site Engineering Managers are pivotal in our overall manufacturing operation. Our sites are demanding, pacey and ever-changing and it's our Site Engineering Manager and their team of Engineers that keep the machines running at maximum capacity so we can meet the demands of our customers - ultimately giving great customer service.Reporting into the Site Manager you will form part of the senior management team where you will also be responsible for:Working closely with the Production Managers to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all preventative maintenance is planned in advance to avoid production disruptionPromote and ensure safe working practices at all times across the site and attainment of Production plan on a daily basis within planned hours and planned manning levelsAchieving daily customer service levels around external and internal customer requirements and ensuring the site is compliant to audit standardsEnsuring the maintenance of the facilities and fabrication of the siteManaging the engineering budget and appropriate investments to drive continual improvement and monitoring colleague engagement scores and staff turnover levelsThe delivery of Continuous Improvement culture and legal compliance within the engineering functionPromote and drive a culture of preventative maintenance utilising CMMS and SCADA systemsDevelop engineering skill base and succession planningDrive engineering apprenticeshipsMore about our perksPrivate healthcareCar AllowanceGenerous holiday entitlementDiscretionary bonus scheme15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join usAdditional 10% discount card for a friend or family memberGenuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School hereSubsidised staff canteenFree parkingCompetitive pension and life assuranceHealthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots moreOptional payroll charity donationsA range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leaveMore about youAlong with the ability to work in a demanding work environment you must also have:Previous experience working in Manufacturing/FMCG or a similar fast paced, commercially focused environment - Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of coaching, motivating and engaging a teamDemonstrating assertiveness and decision making skillsHave a can do attitude to your workIdeally be of graduate calibre or equivalent with proven experience of developing and leading a strong performing engineering functionStrong leadership skills, including communication, engagement and motivational skills to drive continuous improvementThe ability to influence at all levelsAbout the organization Myton Food Group is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application and support will be provided wherever it’s required. About the company You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.