Production and Engineering Manager

Are you a dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for production and engineering excellence? We’ve got a role just for you!

About the Role:

As the Production and Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management of all production-related activities, striving for operational excellence. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing KPIs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage production and engineering teams to ensure safe working, food safety, and operational integrity.
• Plan and organize teams to optimize output and minimize waste.
• Oversee communication with all departments to ensure timely and quality production.
• Monitor productivity rates and initiate projects for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and engineering tasks align with production needs.
• Drive engineering and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Lead by example, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage team performance, conduct reviews, and support staff development.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, analyse performance data, and present findings to senior management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar role within production and engineering management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities with strong attention to detail.
• A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and company systems.
• Experience in implementing improvement projects with cost-saving results.
• IOSH Managing Safely, HACCP Level 3, and Food Safety Level 3 (preferred).
• Counterbalance forklift training (preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a prestigious and historic company known for quality and craftsmanship.
• Opportunity to drive real change and improvement within a growing business.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have the experience, skills, and ambition to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and be a key part of our success story.