At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering strategy and drive significant improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking manufacturing site with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to leave a legacy and transform operations for the better.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering and develop a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Overview
Senior Engineering Leader to join a strategically important manufacturing site and help shape its next chapter. This is not a “keep the lights on” role. The site has strong foundations, but it needs the right leader to bring fresh thinking, raise standards, develop capability and unlock its full potential. You’ll step into a highly visible senior role, with the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, manage significant budgets, drive capital investment and create a lasting impact across the operation. In short: this is a role where your leadership will genuinely be seen and felt.
What makes this opportunity exciting
- A senior leadership position with real influence across the site
- Ownership of engineering strategy, improvement plans and long-term investment decisions
- Responsibility for significant CAPEX programmes and budget management
- The opportunity to shape the engineering function, develop the team and build a stronger future
- The satisfaction of seeing improvements move from ideas and plans into tangible operational results
The challenge (because the best opportunities usually come with one…)
About you
You'll ideally come from a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with experience in chilled bakery being highly desirable. However, I’m also keen to speak with engineering leaders from other high-volume, blue-chip manufacturing environments where you have successfully led teams, delivered improvement programmes and managed complex investment projects.
You'll be someone who is:
- A strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves when required
- A confident engineering leader who can influence at all levels
- Experienced in engineering budgets, CAPEX delivery and site improvement
- Passionate about developing people and raising performance standards
- Energised by transformation and creating something better
The opportunity
Some engineering roles are about maintaining what already exists. This one is about building what comes next. For the right person, this is an opportunity to step into a role where you can leave a legacy. Transforming a site, developing a team and being recognised as the leader who helped take it to the next level. If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager or Engineering Leader looking for a challenge where your expertise, ambition and leadership can make a genuine difference, I’d love to speak with you. Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Bring your ambition.
Senior Engineering Manager in Barnsley employer: The Sterling Choice
The Sterling Choice offers a dynamic work environment where innovation meets stability, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling career in food manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, team members benefit from ongoing training and support, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Located in Andover, the company provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital industry while enjoying the perks of a permanent night shift schedule that promotes work-life balance.
