Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Food Industry - Staffordshire/East Midlands

circa 65,000 per annum, plus benefits

Role Overview: As the Engineering Manager, you will be the driving force behind the maintenance and operational efficiency of our client's food manufacturing facility. You will manage a team of skilled engineers and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless production processes, uphold quality standards, and optimize equipment performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute maintenance schedules, prioritize projects, and manage resources effectively.
• Drive initiatives to identify and implement process improvements, predictive maintenance strategies, and technology upgrades.
• Manage the engineering budget, tracking expenditures and making recommendations for investments in equipment and resources.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to source quality parts and services, negotiating favourable terms.
• Act as a technical expert, providing guidance on complex engineering issues and participating in troubleshooting efforts.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the manufacturing process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in engineering management within the food manufacturing industry, with extensive leadership experience.
• Strong technical background with expertise in maintenance and reliability practices.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering team.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in implementing maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong project management skills, capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering results within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, circa 65,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a skilled engineering team.
• Chance to work with a market-leading food manufacturing business.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Process: If you are an accomplished Engineering Manager with a passion for operational excellence and a desire to contribute to the success of a prominent food manufacturing business, we invite you to apply. We are seeking applications from talented Engineering Managers, Maintenance Managers and Engineering Team Leaders who live within Tamworth, Loughborough, Derby, Ashbourne, Stafford, Matlock or Stoke.Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Emma Symonds, quoting the reference ES/TNT/1071.

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