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Engineering Manager

Blackburn Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Manager to join a well-established business within the fast-paced FMCG industry. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering significant improvements within challenging environments. They will drive operational excellence and have a strong commitment to employee development and engagement.
  • Engineering Manager position near Blackburn within food manufacturing
  • Opportunity to lead and drive engineering department

About Our Client

Established over 170yrs ago, this organisation supplies to both retailers and fast-food businesses throughout the UK. They are renowned for their commitment to quality and have a growing and broad product range. Located near Blackburn, they are committed to sustainable growth and innovation.

Job Description

The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Head of Operations and will form a crucial part of the site Management team. As part of wider business growth ambition, this role will be tasked with change leadership across the entire engineering function. Day to day responsibilities will include:

  • Manage, lead and mentor a team of c10 engineers
  • Identify and develop the site reliability agenda
  • Continously review and improve processes to ensure maximum machine availability
  • Development of engineering team covering training, development and identification of skill gaps
  • Collaborate with other department heads to align engineering strategies with business objectives
  • Manage and control departmental expenditure and labour spend within agreed budgets

The Successful Applicant

The successful Engineering Manager will possess a range of the following:

  • Solid experience of leading an Engineering department within an FMCG business
  • Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain robust PPM systems
  • Demonstrable experience of improving downtime and site capacities
  • Experience of maximising efficiencies across aging equipment
  • A change agent with the ability to align, engage and motivate team members and demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence to support workforce development

What's on Offer

A competitive salary range of £70k- £80k plus company benefits

Contact
Leigh Holmshaw
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6954147
Phone number
+44 113 243 7737

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Blackburn
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Leigh Holmshaw
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7737
Job reference
JN-022026-6954147