At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to minimise downtime and drive productivity improvements.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG manufacturer in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and contributory pension.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and best practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing food production business with career development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Proven supervisory experience in engineering with strong electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 53000 - 56000 £ per year.
Location: Leeds (LS10 1DR)
Pay Range/details: £53,000 - £56,000 + contributory pension
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Early shift - Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor - Electrical Bias to join a leading FMCG manufacturer in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing food production business with multiple sites, offering strong career development across diverse manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities - Engineering Supervisor
- Work closely with the senior leadership team to minimise machinery downtime through effective preventative maintenance
- Lead and manage engineering teams of 10-15 engineers across two manufacturing sites
- Support the Head of Engineering in delivering site engineering performance targets
- Drive improvements in plant productivity by investigating performance issues and implementing solutions
- Identify root causes of breakdowns and equipment failures, ensuring corrective actions are taken
- Carry out and support both reactive and proactive electrical and mechanical maintenance
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities are accurately recorded to identify recurring faults
- Maintain availability of spare parts, tools, and equipment required for efficient operations
- Collaborate closely with production teams to minimise disruption and maximise output
- Promote continuous improvement and best engineering practices across both sites
Qualifications & Requirements - Engineering Supervisor
- Proven experience in an engineering supervisory role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong electrical bias with the ability to support mechanical maintenance activities
- Experience managing or leading engineering teams
- Ability to diagnose faults, carry out root cause analysis, and implement solutions
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
- Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable
What we can offer - Engineering Supervisor
- Highly competitive salary
- Growing and stable FMCG business
- 25 days holiday +
We think you need these skills to ace Engineering Supervisor
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Team Leadership
Performance Improvement
Communication Skills
