Chief Engineer - Global Food Innovator
Engineering Future Growth!
Job Description
Reporting to the C-Suite, this is a unique opportunity to own, develop, and improve the operational and strategic engineering agenda for a rapidly growing specialist food business. With an expanding international presence and a focus on innovation and range growth, safety, reliability, and automation are key priorities.
This newly created role will oversee all engineering activities at the company's state-of-the-art production site in Northern Ireland. You will work cross-functionally with high visibility, often collaborating directly with the CEO, as well as externally with suppliers. You’ll challenge existing processes and bring an 'outside-in' perspective to continuous improvement.
From day one, your extensive engineering leadership skills will be essential — managing projects, controlling budgets, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining audit readiness. You will be the go-to person for reliability and production efficiency. Additionally, you will have team management and development responsibilities, emphasizing people influence, coaching, and upward communication.
In an open-door, proactive 'scale-up' culture, your ability to be both a strategic innovator and operational leader/mentor is crucial. We seek someone eager to shape their remit and grow a function. If this describes you, please get in touch for a confidential chat [NDA applies].
Perks & Benefits
* Huge professional growth potential
* Dream leadership team
* Open-door, collaborative culture
* High-profile innovation category
* Relocation assistance available
Requirements
* Leadership experience in food engineering
* Expertise in BRCGS and retailer audits
* Plant automation and robotics passion
* Significant strategic planning and influence at the C-suite level
* Advanced industrial engineering and project management qualifications
Location: Northern Ireland
Salary: £150,000 + Benefits
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