Snr Mgr, Engineering Projects - Sidcup
2 days ago
Brentwood
We are seeking a high‑calibre Senior Engineering Manager to lead strategic engineering initiatives and oversee end‑to‑end project delivery. This role also takes direct responsibility for the Maintenance department to ensure optimal asset performance and drives continuous improvement through robust maintenance and facilities leadership. • Lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams, providing clear vision and direction while ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high‑quality products., • Oversee the Maintenance department, driving performance through proactive asset care, reliability engineering, and world‑class maintenance practices., • Manage capital and strategic engineering projects from concept and feasibility through commissioning and handover., • Develop and deliver the site's CAPEX and OPEX budgets with strong alignment to business objectives., • Drive site‑wide continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies., • Own infrastructure and utilities performance, including services, contractors, and facilities compliance., • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal standards (e.g., PUWER, LOTO, IOSH/NEBOSH)., • Collaborate closely with site leadership and cross‑functional teams, including Production, Quality and Supply Chain., • Support an engineering strategy aligned to long‑term business plans and asset lifecycle management., • Develop the Annual Business Plan for Maintenance & Repair, Labour, and Yields, and manage execution against targets., • Lead and inspire teams through coaching, development, and performance management in a unionised environment., • Represent the Sidcup site in network‑wide engineering forums, sharing best practice and driving innovation., • Engage and negotiate with external suppliers and contractors to deliver best‑in‑class solutions and services., • Stay current with emerging technologies, sustainability practices, and automation trends., • BEng or MEng in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related technical field., • Highly experienced engineering background in a manufacturing or FMCG environment., • Experience leading or managing multidisciplinary teams., • Proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives., • Experience working in a unionised environment and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes., • Proficiency in project management methodologies such as PRINCE2; PMP is a plus., • Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organisation., • Comfortable working in a high‑paced, agile, and continuously evolving operational landscape., • Passionate about process excellence, sustainability, and innovation. Sidcup Operations is a critical manufacturing hub for Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners GB, producing a wide range of beverages including Monster, Coca‑Cola, Fanta and Sprite across multiple high‑speed canning, glass and PET lines. Over 392 employees work across Manufacturing, QESH, Engineering and Distribution, driving continuous innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr