At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.
About the Role
This is a management position that will lead a team of six to focus on site engineering activity across reactive and proactive engineering requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and development for the team, and systems and controls. The role will be truly impactful for day-to-day operational improvements by partnering with production teams and leading on transformational projects. You’ll offer technical and people leadership, utilise data to improve strategies, and develop the engineering capabilities for the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, coordinating, and supporting maintenance activities across production, utilities, and facilities to meet operational, safety, and efficiency needs
- Reviewing and developing maintenance plans, PPMs, shutdown/start-up activities, and engineering standards
- Tracking and reporting on reliability metrics including downtime, MTBF, MTTF, and maintenance compliance
- Leading or supporting improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, safety, efficiency, and waste reduction
- Leading, coaching and developing engineering team members, supporting production team leaders and operational departments, and supporting finance with budget planning
- Managing contractors on site, including permits, RAMS review, safe systems of work, and auditing contractor activity
Qualifications
- Educated and qualified in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHC level or equivalent) with relevant practical engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment
- An experienced shop-floor focused team leader, supervisor, manager with demonstratable experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams
- Able to demonstrate expertise with proactive and preventative practices
- A strong communicator with experience effectively influencing senior stakeholders to deliver change
- Experienced leading and delivering CI projects and delivering a culture change
- A strong analytical thinker, driven by data, with strong planning and decision-making skills
- Competent with budgetary control skills, have numerical aptitude, and good computer literacy (including use of maintenance management systems)
Benefits
- Bonus scheme paid quarterly
- Autonomous and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
- Employer pension contributions
- Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
- Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
- Long service recognised every 5 years
- Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
- Discounted branded products
- Free, onsite parking
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.
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Engineering Lead in Craigmore employer: Saputo, Inc.
Saputo is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture at the Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, where teamwork and adherence to high standards are paramount. Employees benefit from a competitive package and opportunities for growth within a company that values health, safety, and quality in dairy production. The unique early shift pattern allows for a better work-life balance, making it an attractive option for those seeking meaningful employment in the food production industry.
