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Engineering Shift Manager (Mon-Thurs days)

Inexa
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 7FD

Salary

£67,185 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Engineering Shift Manager position in Milton Keynes offers a salary of £67,185 plus benefits.
  • Candidates should have extensive engineering experience, ideally within the food or drink manufacturing sector, and proven leadership abilities.
  • The role involves managing a team of 5-10 Engineers and Technicians, focusing on safety, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a proactive mindset and a track record of driving transformative projects in a manufacturing environment.
  • This position not only provides opportunities for career advancement but also emphasizes investment in team development and a dynamic work culture.

Engineering Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location: Milton Keynes

Package: £67,185 + Benefits



Do you have extensive engineering experience, strong leadership abilities, and a knack for driving improvements? A food manufacturing company is looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to oversee an engineering team and ensure smooth, efficient operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to take on responsibility, lead projects, and advance your career in a dynamic, hands-on environment.



About the Role:

As the Engineering Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for a team of 5-10 Engineers and Technicians on shift, managing daily tasks, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll prioritise safety, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support team development while driving efficiency and reliability in plant operations.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor your shift team, ensuring a positive, safe, and engaging work environment.

  • Process Efficiency: Oversee daily engineering activities, respond to breakdowns, and improve maintenance processes to keep production moving smoothly.

  • Change Management: Implement new ways of working, lead or significantly contribute to projects, and drive operational improvements.

  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, oversee permit management, and maintain accurate equipment and process documentation..

  • Reporting & Communication: Produce shift reports and collaborate with other departments to share insights and ensure seamless handovers.



Your Experience:

  • Manufacturing Experience: Background in fast-paced manufacturing engineering, ideally in the food or drink manufacturing industry.

  • Leadership: Proven experience of managing a team of Engineers in a manufacturing environment.

  • Potential for Advancement: Ambition to grow into a senior role, with the potential to become a future Engineering Manager.

  • Change Leadership: Proven track record of driving and shaping transformative initiatives, from streamlining processes to successfully managing key projects.

  • Proactive Mindset: Strong ability to take initiative and make decisive, confident choices with minimal direction.



Why Join?

  • Investment in People and Operations - Our client prioritises growth, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and strong support for every team member to succeed.

  • Career Growth - With a clear path to senior roles, our client fast-tracks career advancement, empowering you to take on impactful challenges.

  • Dynamic Culture - Work in a high-energy, collaborative team at the forefront of the industry, where your contributions truly matter.



Next Steps:

If you’re a proactive engineering leader with a passion for improvement and the potential to grow into a senior role, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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