Job Description
This is a hands-on, factory-focussed Site Engineering Manager role for a complex food manufacturing site undergoing significant CAPEX investment and cultural reset. Food manufacturing experience is essential. Bakery experience is highly desirable.
The Site Engineering Manager leads the site engineering and maintenance function, with full accountability for factory performance, reliability, and uptime. The role balances day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term improvement, capability building, and major CAPEX implementation.
As Site Engineering Manager, you will:
1. Drive efficiency improvements.
2. Oversee reliability and preventative maintenance.
3. Upkeep high engineering standards and discipline.
4. Be the most senior engineering voice on site, providing clear communication to the Site General Manager.
5. Direct line management of: Maintenance Manager, Engineering Managers, Reliability Engineers, Engineering shift teams (4 on / 4 off).
6. Provide senior engineering leadership for major CAPEX projects including a £45m+ site upgrade programme.
7. Supporting ongoing recovery and stability following historic industrial relations challenges.
8. Maintaining regular senior-level engagement outside of standard weekday operations to ensure continuity and site stability...