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Engineering Manager Location: Middlesbrough Responsible to the: Director of Operations Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: Monday – Friday days Type: Permanent Main Purpose The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering and maintenance functions at our drinks manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on bottling and canning line operations. This is a critical role in ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement in line efficiency and safety. Duties: • Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, GMP)., • Monitor and optimize line performance, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and energy usage., • Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team, including hiring, training, performance management, and shift coverage planning., • Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime, especially on high-speed bottling and canning lines., • Manage and deliver engineering capital projects including machinery upgrades, installations, and plant expansions., • Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues across all manufacturing and utility systems., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives., • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production goals are met efficiently and safely., • Manage engineering budgets, contractor relationships, spare parts inventory, and procurement of technical services., • Management of site equipment obsolescence and replacement programme., • Management of infrastructure maintenance across site., • Maintain up to date documentation. Requirements: • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)., • Minimum 5+ years of engineering management experience in beverage or FMCG manufacturing, preferably in a canning facility., • Strong knowledge of high-speed canning lines, packaging machinery, conveyors, fillers, seamers, and CIP systems., • Knowledge of relevant legislation (PUWER, DSEAR, EAWR etc.), • Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance and engineering teams., • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)., • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication and project management abilities. Desirable • Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and SCADA., • Lean Six Sigma certification., • Experience in a startup or scale-up manufacturing environment., • Familiar with sustainability initiatives, such as energy-saving and waste reduction in manufacturing., • BS7671 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH etc.) For more information, please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Excellent Salary & Package including: Pension (Er 6%), Healthcare, Life Insurance, Sick Pay, Parental Leave, Buy/Sell holidays, Chartership funding and much more! Are you a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager or a Senior Manufacturing Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership? Join a pioneering manufacturer of complex gas sensing systems used in submarines, space, diving, and environmental safety. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team in a business that values innovation, technical excellence, and work-life balance. About the Role As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Engineers and Technicians, driving best-in-class production support across legacy products, new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with design, operations and project teams to ensure smooth production handovers, robust DfM reviews and compliance with industry standards-including those required by major defence clients. Key Tasks: • Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians, • Deliver DfM reviews and support NPI projects from concept to production, • Provide hands-on technical support across electro-mechanical assembly lines, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, • Support bids and proposals with technical input for new business, • Drive compliance with Health & Safety and customer-specific manufacturing standards, • Own departmental KPIs and budget planning for equipment and technology upgrades, • Min 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering leadership role, • Background in electro-mechanical assembly or electronics manufacturing, • Strong understanding of ERP systems, problem-solving and spec interpretation, • Experience with NPI, DfM, and working in high-mix, low-volume environments, • Positive, people-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach to quality, • Supportive, inclusive culture with a genuine focus on work/life balance, • Funded chartership and professional development, • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in growing global markets, • Collaborative environment with strong values: Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Boldness Ready to lead the next generation of gas sensing innovation? Apply now and take your career to the next level. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We 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. Our commitment: Equal 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. Please 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.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? • Permanent role, • Stockton on Tees location, • Annual salary £40K-£45K DOE, • 39-hour week – Monday to Friday, day shift only – 1pm finish on a Friday, • 24 days holiday plus statutory (3 required for xmas shutdown), • Private health care, • Good pension, • Supportive company culture, • Dog friendly office THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled General Manager to oversee and optimise the daily operations within a busy manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business management, manufacturing, team leadership, and quality management systems, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. The General Manager will play a pivotal role in improving operational performance, driving improvements, managing production teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance protocols. Our client manufactures onsite at their Stockton on Tees facility and they have a steady and reliable order book, priding themselves on the long-lasting relationships in place and the service they deliver. The business is a profitable enterprise within a buoyant marketplace. The organisation is 43 years’ old so they are long established in their field of expertise and they have a passion to maintain relationships and grow new business. THE ROLE • Holding an overarching responsibility for Business Operations, ultimately overseeing a team of 5 people and reporting directly into the business Directors, • Point of contact for customers, preparing quotations and resolving issues., • Working to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems BS EN ISO 9001 and to ensure consistent product quality., • Investigating quality issues and leading root-cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed., • Ensuring the effective delivery of “soft HR” practices. Supervising, mentoring, and developing a team., • Promoting a culture of teamwork, safety, continuous improvement, and quality excellence across all levels., • Working in-conjunction with the Production Supervisor to ultimately deliver the production plan, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements., • Holding budget and cost control responsibility. Having ownership of procurement and stock control, • Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained adequately. THE PERSON • You will either be a proven General Manager or someone with the ambition & drive to step into and learn within the role, • You will have proven leadership within a manufacturing environment (minimum 5 years), • Established track record of managing teams, improving production processes, and meeting operational targets, while ensuring product quality., • Experience in managing QMS, quality audits, and product inspections., • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production planning., • Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry standards such as ISO 9001., • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire, • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, • The ability to forge customer relationships and manage customer expectations, • A flexible ‘hands-on’ attitude to aid the requirements of a small, yet highly successful, business enterprise. Be prepared to take on any tasks necessary., • A genuine desire to grow and develop within a business TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Group Operations Director Salary: c.£100,000 + leadership package Location: Multi-site (3 UK sites) Overview An opportunity to join a growing, highly regulated manufacturing group as Group Operations Director, responsible for leading operations across three sites. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with full accountability for production, quality, supply chain, and operational excellence in a GMP manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving site performance, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to deliver against commercial, safety, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all three manufacturing sites., • Ensure all sites operate in full compliance with GMP and relevant regulatory standards., • Oversee production, packaging, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain operations., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise output., • Work closely with the Quality and Technical teams to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance., • Develop and implement consistent operational processes and KPIs across sites., • Build, coach, and develop site leadership teams to create a high-performance culture., • Support NPI (new product introduction) and the scale-up of production into finished packaging., • Manage capital investment programmes and lead site upgrades or expansion projects where required., • Contribute to strategic planning and business growth as part of the Group Leadership Team. Experience & Background • Proven track record in senior operational leadership within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, packaging, food, FMCG or similar)., • Experience managing multi-site operations., • Strong understanding of packaging operations - ideally where products are filled, assembled, or packed into finished form., • Excellent working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, quality systems, and audit processes., • Demonstrated success leading teams through change, efficiency improvements, and scale-up phases., • Financially astute, with experience managing budgets, capex, and operational P&L., • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.

SAP, Planning Manager, Head of, Supply Chain, Management, FMCG, Food Manufacture, Food Production, Ingredients, Supply Chain. My client a successful food manufacture due to continued growth is seeking a Head of Supply Chain (Supply Chain Manager), to oversee the movement and procurement of raw mater

Technical Production Manager - Venues West Midlands Fantastic opportunity for a Technical Production Manager to join this busy venues team and work on high profile live events! We are proud to be representing these prestigious venues that host a range of live events from awards ceremonies, to c

A successful Production Planning Coordinator should have:. Proficiency in production planning software and tools. Production planning experience in the FMCG industry is required.

Technical Production Manager - Venues West Midlands Fantastic opportunity for a Technical Production Manager to join this busy venues team and work on high profile live events! We are proud to be representing these prestigious venues that host a range of live events from awards ceremonies, to c

Orion is partnered with an innovative manufacturing company based in Ledbury who are looking for a highly experienced Production Planning Manager to join the team. Experience in leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and developing detailed production schedules that align wi

We have been retained by a large global manufacturing organisation to source an experienced Production Planning / Control Manager to lead the planning and supply of raw material for the plant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Control/ Planning Manager or MP and L Manage

Experience in leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and developing detailed production schedules that align with customer demand and operational capacity. Orion is partnered with an innovative manufacturing company based in Ledbury who are looking for a highly experienced P

The individual in this role will report directly to the Production Manager and be responsible for the production planning team and the tool management/administration. Support the Production Manager in achieving production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & People) and participate in continuous

Execute the build, testing, and deployment phases, emphasizing Life Science best practices and SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain – Manufacturing and Production Planning. Strong understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes within SAP PP-PI, including MRP and MES. Strategic guidance on be

SAP Manufacturing/ Production Planning (PP-PI) Consultants. Execute the build, testing, and deployment phases, emphasizing Life Science best practices and innovative customer processes within SAP S/4 HANA Supply Chain – Manufacturing and Production Planning. Strong understanding of manufacturing a

Oversee the purchasing function, ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements while maintaining stock levels within agreed limits. The Planning and Purchasing Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of their integrated processes, contributing to the company'

Are you looking for a role where you will be an integral part of the site planning and production team for a major, international manufacturer? Does the thought of a varied and senior role where you will put your own stamp on the planning function appeal to you? If so, wed like to hear from you. L

Lead end-to-end delivery of the SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (PE) solution across multiple industry sectors. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Production Planning and Control. I am currently looking for an experienced SAP Production

Experienced in production planning within heavy manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments. Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for the Production Planning Manager. Develop and implement planning strategies to support short

Position: First‑Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers.

Oversee the purchasing function, ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements while maintaining stock levels within agreed limits. This role is vital in bridging the gap between sales and production, making it a unique and rewarding opportunity for the right individual. Lead and

Junior Logistics & Production Planning Assistant. Are you an organised and motivated individual looking to build a career in logistics or production planning? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in Newhaven, working closely with a small and supportive team. Juni

The individual in this role will report directly to the Production Manager and be responsible for the production planning team, tool management and administration. Manufacturing Engineers, Production Planning, Logistics or Quality) as required. Support the Production Manager in achieving production

If you like the look of this Planning Production Manager role then click and apply or if you would like further information please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury. Extensive Planning Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a planning role, ideally with management responsibility in a ma

Certification in SAP Associate Production planning (on prem or cloud) and SAP Associate quality management (or equivalent). We are recruiting exceptional individuals to provide leadership and expertise to sell and deliver groundbreaking, digital S/4HANA and SAP-enabled supply chain planning Transfor

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of logistics and production planning? Our client is on the lookout for a motivated and quick-learning individual to join their vibrant team as a Junior Logistics and Production Planning Assistant! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone

Experience in leading Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and developing detailed production schedules that align with customer demand and operational capacity. Orion is partnered with an innovative manufacturing company based in Hereford who are looking for a highly experienced

Applications are sought from experienced Production Control Managers, Production Planning Managers or Master Production Planners with the following profile:. We have been retained by a large global manufacturing organisation to source an experienced Production Planning / Control Manager to lead the