Head of Engineering/Engineering Manager (FMCG / Food Manufacturing) - Midlands - New! Location - Birmingham Salary: Up to £80,000 Benefits Senior Management Opportunity About the Business: This company are a leading name in the food manufacturing industry. We are looking for a dynamic Head of Engineering to lead their engineering team and drive strategic initiatives at their site the midlands. The Role: As the Head of Engineering, you will be at the forefront of their engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. You will oversee a team of 20 -30 engineers, manage the PPM schedules & CI - Continuous Improvement plan, and work closely with operations and new product development to align factory capabilities with their innovative product offerings. Key Responsibilities: Steer the engineering team through transformative change, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous development. Design and deploy advanced maintenance strategies and technologies to maximise production efficiency. Manage and optimise Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programs, minimising equipment downtime and boosting operational reliability. Advance the use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), enhancing maintenance scheduling and performance tracking. Partner with site leadership and key stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts supported overarching business objectives. Guide and mentor engineering and technical teams, cultivating an environment of accountability, creativity, and high performance. What We’re Looking For: Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment. Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams. Comfortable with fabrication and buildings maintenance. Ideally, experience within a similar-sized business or operation within FMCG or Food, or Manufacturing. Benefits: Highly competitive salary & package. Relocation assistance on offer if required. Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid. 50% discount at various restaurants. Cycle2Work Scheme. If this is of any interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get i touch.