Head Of Engineering

Industrious Recruitment are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Engineering to uphold and advance the technical standards, operational performance & manufacturing processes.  This role is essential to ensuring high levels of uptime, product quality, and continuous improvement in our operations.

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead three critical engineering functions

• Maintenance Engineering
• Mould Engineering,
• and Process Engineering

Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll foster a high-performance engineering culture, set strategic technical directions, and drive improvements across our manufacturing operations.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Lead the Maintenance Engineering, Mould Engineering, and Process Engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence and technical standards across all manufacturing functions
• Ensure high levels of manufacturing uptime, product quality, and adherence to technical standards across all production lines.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes, reducing downtime, and increasing operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and safety teams to ensure products meet standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop and manage strategic engineering plans that support both short-term goals and long-term business objectives.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve production issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain and build a high-performing engineering team through effective mentoring, recruitment, and ongoing development.
• Drive and support a culture of innovation, quality, and accountability within engineering teams.

We are particularly looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of and experience of working to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Understanding of and experience of working with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Experienced with workplace transport such as forklift trucks, electric powered pallet trucks, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), etc.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Managing the activities of on-site contractors with regards to manufacturing engineering projects.