Job Description
Chief Engineer
Location: Site D - West Bromwich
Salary: Excellent Remuneration + Benefits
About Us: Join 2Sisters Food Group, a leading name in the food manufacturing industry, at our Site D site in West Bromwich. We are looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead our engineering team and drive our strategic initiatives.
The Role: As a Chief Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of our Site D, West Bromwich site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by driving change, improving maintenance systems, and building a strong, motivated team.
You will be responsible for overseeing a team of 34 engineers and support staff, managing maintenance operations for a site processing 900,000 chickens per week. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong mechanical engineering knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Lead and manage the engineering team including front line managers, utilities manager, administrators, and engineering graduates
* Oversee maintenance and engineering operations to ensure smooth, efficient production
* Manage and improve the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to enhance maintenance planning and execution
* Conduct regular meetings with engineering teams, site management, and operational stakeholders
* Provide coaching, development, and support to engineers and technical staff
What We're Looking For:
* Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment
* Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
* Strong skills in change management, strategy deployment, and team development
* Ability to manage complex maintenance operations and improve engineering systems
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach
Benefits:
* Highly Competitive Salary and Package
* Relocation assistance on offer if required
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid
* 50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails)
* Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us? At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!
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