Engineering Manager
hace 2 días
Bedford
Engineering Manager\n £80,000 – £90,000 Car Allowance / Electric Car Scheme \n Luton FMCG / Manufacturing Monday–Friday On-Site Engineering Manager – Lead, Develop & Transform\n Are you an experienced Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer or Head of Engineering looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? \n We're working with a high-performing, international FMCG manufacturing business that is looking for an Engineering Manager to take ownership of the engineering and maintenance function at their Bedford site. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement\n, • Champion Health & Safety, driving a proactive safety culture with a focus on zero accidents\n, • Develop and implement a robust planned and preventative maintenance strategy\n, • Improve plant reliability, equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime\n, • Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the site\n, • Develop and manage engineering KPIs, using data to improve reliability, efficiency and operational performance\n, • Take ownership of engineering and maintenance activities across plant, equipment and facilities\n, • Lead engineering and CAPEX projects from planning through to successful implementation\n, • Manage engineering budgets, expenditure and engineering stores\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, customer, quality and engineering standards\n, • Work closely with Production and Operations to maximise plant availability and support production targets\n, • Build strong relationships across the wider business and influence at senior-management level\n, • Develop engineering capability through training, coaching, succession planning and effective performance management\nAbout You\n We're looking for an established engineering leader who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine passion for people, reliability and operational improvement. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • HND or degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline\n, • Proven experience leading an engineering or maintenance function within a manufacturing environment\n, • Strong maintenance, reliability and engineering best-practice experience\n, • Experience managing, coaching and developing engineering teams\n, • Proven experience delivering CAPEX and engineering projects\n, • Experience managing engineering budgets and expenditure\n, • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement\n, • Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems\n, • Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and engineering standards\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Experience using KPIs and data to drive engineering and operational performance\n, • A visible, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop people\nWhy Join?\n This is a genuine opportunity to join an established international manufacturing business at an important stage of its growth and development. \n You'll have the freedom and support to: \n\n • Shape and implement the engineering strategy\n, • Build and develop a high-performing engineering team\n, • Improve plant reliability and reduce downtime\n, • Deliver significant CAPEX and engineering projects\n, • Drive a culture of continuous improvement\n, • Influence wider site and business performance\n, • Make a visible, lasting impact on the operation\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • £80,000 – £90,000 basic salary\n, • Car allowance or Electric Car Scheme\n, • Monday–Friday working\n, • Bedford-based manufacturing site\n, • High level of autonomy and ownership\n, • Opportunity to influence site strategy and performance\n, • Long-term career development within an international organisation\n\n For more information about the role or recruitment process, please contact: \n Joshua WarnerStirling Warrington