At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic engineering team and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing FMCG manufacturer with a strong focus on innovation and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values talent and unique perspectives.
- Why this job: Step into a strategic leadership role and make a real impact as the business evolves.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in engineering management within FMCG or food and drink sectors.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 £ per year.
A fast-growing FMCG manufacturer is strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of an Engineering Manager. The site has expanded significantly over recent years and continues to scale at pace, creating a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to step into a broader, more strategic leadership role as the business evolves.
You will lead the site engineering function, take full ownership of engineering performance and drive a culture of reliability, improvement and professional development. The role requires a leader who can deliver in a hands-on environment while also contributing to long-term strategy as the operation continues to grow. This is an ideal move for an ambitious engineering professional who is ready to take on a bigger challenge and grow with a business that is investing heavily in its people, capability and future.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team and external contractors
- Ensure engineering resource and shift cover supports a continuous manufacturing operation
- Own the preventative and reactive maintenance strategy across production and utilities
- Drive rapid response to breakdowns to protect output and minimise downtime
- Lead root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
- Oversee engineering activity including upgrades, installations and commissioning
- Manage engineering projects in partnership with OEMs and external suppliers
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety, food safety and engineering legislation
- Lead risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
- Work closely with Production and Quality to improve OEE, reliability and line performance
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers and schedules through the CMMS
- Manage engineering KPIs, budgets, spares and contractor spend
- Provide clear performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership
- Contribute to the long-term engineering strategy as the business continues to expand
The Person
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or senior engineering leader within FMCG or food and drink manufacturing
- Strong multi-skilled engineering background with mechanical and electrical capability
- Experience with high-speed automated production lines and PLC controlled equipment
- Comfortable stepping into a busy environment and delivering impact quickly
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and food safety standards including HACCP and GMP
- Confident leading teams, contractors and senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, forward-thinking and ready to grow into a more strategic leadership role
- Delivery focused, pragmatic and commercially aware
For more information please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch.
Engineering Manager employer: Winsearch
Join a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in North Yorkshire as an Engineering Manager, where you will lead a dynamic engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that prioritises reliability and continuous improvement, this is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive remuneration and benefits while being part of a company that values diversity and invests in its people.
