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 committed to investing in its people and future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values diversity and unique talents.
- Why this job: Step into a strategic leadership role and make a real impact on engineering performance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in engineering management within FMCG or food and drink manufacturing.
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
Engineering Manager in York employer: Winsearch
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer in North Yorkshire, where your leadership as an Engineering Manager will be pivotal in shaping the future of our engineering function. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, offering competitive salaries and benefits alongside ample opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.
