Engineering Manager Location – Northamptonshire
Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday with flexibility
I am recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join a great FMCG Manufacturer in the area to lead their engineering operations and drive performance. In this role you will be managing a team of 8 engineers, and will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement through effective leadership, maintenance strategy and project delivery.
Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, mentoring and developing technicians to achieve competency and performance standards.
Manage the engineering department’s budget and resources effectively, ensuring delivery of business KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and cost.
Ensure full compliance with engineering standards and legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, IEE, BRC, and customer codes of practice.
Lead engineering improvements focusing on quality, reliability, cost reduction, and capacity enhancement.
Conduct feasibility studies and prepare capital expenditure proposals in partnership with finance and central engineering teams.
Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all engineering and project activities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Proven experience managing an engineering team within a manufacturing or process environment.
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
Worked in a similar role such as (engineering manager, maintenance manager, area engineering manager)
Strong technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of statutory engineering standards (COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, IEE).
Knowledge of PLCs systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and engineering projects effectively.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience with food manufacturing or BRC-accredited environments.