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Role
Job Description: Head of Engineering – Driving Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Location: Wallasey
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits
Industry: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
* Deliver enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma and CI initiatives with measurable results.
* Oversee complex, large-scale projects with multi-million-pound budgets.
* Shape and implement long-term engineering and asset strategies.
* Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through Lean and TPM.
* Develop refurbishment and investment plans, including new line proposals.
* Partner with HSE to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
* Implement structured AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Preventive Maintenance) programs.
* Optimise production line changeovers using SMED to minimise downtime.
* Introduce a robust reactive maintenance strategy focused on efficiency and root cause analysis.
What You'll Bring / Qualifications
* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (essential).
* Proven track record in senior engineering leadership.
* Experience managing large, complex projects on time and within budget.
* Strong background in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and operational excellence.
* Demonstrated success in leading teams, developing talent, and driving cultural change.
* Strategic, hands-on leader with strong communication and project management skills.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to shape engineering strategy, lead high-impact projects, and drive innovation in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary & bonus structure
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 gifted company day
* Option to purchase 3 additional holidays
* Pension plan & accident insurance
* Factory close-down at Christmas
* Simply Health & Unum Help at Hand
* Free parking
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Professional development & training opportunities
* Regular social events
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