Engineering, Utilities and Facilities Manager
We are searching for an Engineering, Utilities and Facilities Manager with strong FMCG engineering experience to join a leading manufacturer in Harrogate. This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Operations Director and sitting within the Plant Leadership Team.
About You:
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering
- Strong FMCG manufacturing background
- In-depth knowledge of Krones machinery
- Proven strategic leadership experience – a great motivator of people
- Confident managing budgets, data, and reporting at senior level
- A continuous improvement mindset
The Role:
This is a critical role for the strategic direction and growing demand of the business. Reporting to the Operations Director and sitting in the Plant Leadership Team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for Engineering, Utilities & Facilities departments. You will drive efficiency, safety, and performance across these departments, looking at continuous improvement processes and taking ownership for the development of the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Responsibilities:
- Leading the Engineering, Utilities, and Facilities departments to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.
- Developing site strategic planning and capacity evolution alongside the wider Plant Leadership Team.
- Creating a strategic engineering plan, with full budgetary control for expenditure on machinery/equipment planning to ensure cost savings whilst maximising efficiency.
- Partnering with Production to minimise downtime and maximise capacity through proactive maintenance strategies.
- Developing and leading the CapEx investment strategy.
- Taking ownership of all Utilities and Facilities around the site.
- Functional Leadership:
- Leading a cross-functional team with accountability for business outputs.
- Championing continuous improvement initiatives, implementing internal systems and principles.
- Leading on people development, creating a learning pathway to enhance performance and agility.
- Manage equipment sourcing and supply, making cost-effective long-term decisions.
- Engaging in regular reporting of data and information to the wider group.
- People & Teams:
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance aligned with strategic targets.
- Developing resource planning and forecasting for skill needs, compliance, and development requirements.
- Coaching, supporting and upskilling team members.
- Performance:
- Delivery of SQCDME KPIs.
- Accountable for all engineering, utilities & facilities KAIs and KPIs and supplier contracts.
- Management of OpEx and CapEx budgets, including preparation and review.
- Leading best practices in energy and sustainability initiatives.
Why Join:
- Up to £70,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
- Harrogate Based
- Company Pension Plan
- Private Medical Insurance - After 6 months
- Death in Service (4x Salary)
If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, or for the full job advert, please contact Jonny McPartland on 07375 675 049. For more on Marmion, check out our 5* reviews on Trustpilot & Google.
Thank you for your interest. We carefully review every CV and will contact shortlisted applicants by phone or email. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, unfortunately your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion.
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Engineering, Utilities and Facilities Manager in Harrogate employer: Marmion
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