Engineering Manager
20 days ago
Bradford
Engineering Manager - Manufacturing\n\nCompetitive Salary & Benefits Package\n\nWest Yorkshire\n\nAre you an Engineering Manager looking for a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up?\n\nWe are partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing business in the print and packaging sector to recruit a high-impact Engineering Manager. This is a rare "blank canvas" role where you will have the autonomy to shape the engineering function, implement best practices, and make a lasting impact on site performance.\n\nWith a workforce of over 220 employees, the business is investing heavily in its West Yorkshire site, creating an exciting platform for growth, innovation and long-term career development.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will lead all engineering activities on site, driving reliability, performance and continuous improvement.\n\nKey focus areas include:\n\nImplementing a robust preventative maintenance strategy\nIntroducing and optimising a CMMS system\nDriving downtime reduction through data, metrics and RCA\nImproving stores management, cost control and workshop standards\nLeading and developing the maintenance engineering team\nMaintaining accurate communication records and ensuring issues are logged and understood\nOverseeing facilities, utilities and site services\nResponsible for ensuring that staff work safely at all times \n\nAbout You\n\nEngineering qualification; HNC/HND/Degree\nProven experience of managing a maintenance team in a continuous process, manufacturing environment\nExperience implementing maintenance systems and driving performance improvements\nA comprehensive understanding of relevant HSE standards and legislation\nData-driven, hands-on and passionate about continuous improvement\nA natural leader who can engage, develop and inspire teams \n\nWhy Join?\n\nReal Ownership: Full autonomy to design and implement engineering strategy\nInvestment & Growth: Backed by significant capital investment and expansion plans\nCareer Impact: Opportunity to build and transform an engineering function\nPeople & Culture: Be part of a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking leadership team\nLong-Term Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing manufacturing site \n\nIf you are looking for a role where you can truly make your mark, drive change and be part of an exciting growth journey - we'd love to hear from you.\n\nApply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes