Deputy Engineering Manager in North Tawton

Will you be the one to set the standard in this newly created engineering leadership role? Join Arla Foods Ingredients at Taw Valley and play a key role in helping transform whey into high-quality food ingredients consumed around the world. As our site continues to grow and evolve, this new position offers the opportunity to shape engineering excellence, lead a talented team and deliver meaningful operational improvements.

How you will make an impact

• In this leadership role you will drive engineering reliability, continuous improvement and operational performance while helping build a strong culture of safety, collaboration and accountability.
• Reporting into the site leadership structure, you will lead a team of engineering professionals supporting a growing manufacturing operation.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team, creating a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Ensure maximum availability and efficiency of production equipment and systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support CAPEX planning and delivery.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, food safety, quality and Lean manufacturing.
• Manage engineering budgets and resources while supporting digital and sustainability initiatives.

What will make you successful

• You will bring engineering leadership experience from a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of maintenance and asset reliability.
• Experience within food, dairy, FMCG, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
• You communicate effectively with both shopfloor and senior stakeholders and have the ability to motivate teams through change and growth.
• You are comfortable managing projects, driving continuous improvement and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience with SAP, CMMS, capital projects, engineering planning and compliance-driven environments will help you succeed.
• We are particularly interested in individuals who combine technical credibility, people leadership and a proactive approach to improvement.

What do we offer?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing site during a significant period of transformation. You'll have genuine influence over engineering standards, team development and operational performance. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer 27 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance and flexible benefits. You'll also benefit from extensive development opportunities, strong collaboration, a supportive culture and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a global market-leading dairy business.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.