At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing and engineering teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Company: Join Tangerine Group, a values-driven leader in animal health and nutrition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on safety, compliance, and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role that shapes the future of manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in manufacturing, with strong skills in continuous improvement and project management.
Lytham St Annes | Full Time On Site
Up to £75,000
Why Join Us?
Tangerine Group is a successful, values driven business operating across the animal health and nutrition sector. We continue to invest in our operations, people and facilities to support future growth and innovation.
We are now looking for an experienced Head of Manufacturing & Engineering to join our senior leadership team. This is a key strategic role responsible for leading our manufacturing, engineering and asset care functions, ensuring we deliver operational excellence, continuous improvement and a safe, high performing manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Head of Manufacturing & Engineering, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the Manufacturing, Engineering and Asset Care Strategy in line with business objectives and operational plans.
Working closely with key stakeholders across Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance and Procurement, you will ensure our manufacturing facilities, engineering capability and capital investment programmes support both current and future growth.
You will lead the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives, maximise equipment performance and reliability, and maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Leadership
- Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy to support business growth.
- Ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time and in line with agreed stock levels.
- Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency and operational performance.
- Manage manufacturing budgets and resources effectively.
- Lead continuous improvement programmes across the operation.
- Work closely with Production, Quality and R&D teams to ensure manufacturing capability meets business requirements.
Engineering & Asset Care
- Develop and lead a robust asset care strategy using TPM, WCM, RCM and preventative maintenance best practices.
- Ensure effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes are in place to maximise equipment uptime.
- Oversee all engineering activities, facilities management and site services.
- Lead capital expenditure projects from concept through to implementation.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage engineering resources and develop technical capability within the team.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Take overall responsibility for Manufacturing and Engineering Health & Safety.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and company standards.
- Maintain risk assessments, COSHH documentation and contractor management procedures.
- Promote a strong safety culture across all operational areas.
- Support right-first-time manufacturing through safe and effective processes.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Drive data-led continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
- Identify and implement new technologies and engineering solutions.
- Deliver projects that improve manufacturing capability, quality and efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
- Build strong employee engagement and promote collaborative working.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning and operational excellence.
About You
We're looking for a proven manufacturing and engineering leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in batch and/or process manufacturing.
- Experience developing and delivering manufacturing and engineering strategies.
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing capital investment and engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of TPM, World Class Manufacturing, RCA, RCM, CI and CMMS systems.
- Budget management and commercial awareness.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT and manufacturing systems knowledge.
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Head of Manufacturing and Engineering in Lytham St Annes employer: Tangerine Group
Tangerine Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while managing significant procurement budgets in a vibrant location. Our commitment to enhancing supplier relationships and optimising operations ensures that you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic initiatives, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
