Job Description
Engineering ManagerWakefield, West YorkshireCompetitive Salary + Car Allowance + BenefitsShifts: Days - Monday – FridayMorson are proud to be partnering with a leading UK food manufacturer as they continue to invest in their newest manufacturing facility in Wakefield.We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the site's engineering function, ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently and reliably while driving continuous improvement, performance and long-term asset strategy.This is a key leadership position within the site management team, offering the opportunity to shape engineering culture, develop a high-performing team and play a significant role in the future success of a major manufacturing operation.The RoleReporting directly to the General Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the engineering department, leading maintenance, reliability, projects and continuous improvement activities across the site.You'll ensure engineering resources, systems and processes are aligned to support operational performance, whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, food quality and compliance.Working closely with Operations, HSE, Quality and Supply Chain teams, you'll develop and deliver engineering strategies that maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support future growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, develop and motivate the engineering team, creating a high-performance culture focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvementDevelop and implement site engineering and maintenance strategies to maximise plant availability and performanceDrive preventative maintenance programmes and asset management plansLead engineering improvement projects, equipment upgrades and capital investment activitiesManage engineering budgets, maintenance spend and capital expenditure programmesEnsure compliance with all health & safety, food safety and engineering standardsDrive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve efficiencyManage contractor performance and supplier relationshipsSupport succession planning, training and development of engineering teamsAct as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to overall site strategy and business objectivesWhat We're Looking ForProven engineering leadership experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or other fast-paced manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of maintenance, reliability and asset management principlesQualified engineer through apprenticeship, HNC/HND, Degree or equivalentExperience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of health & safety legislation and food manufacturing standardsExperience managing engineering budgets, projects and capital investment programmesFamiliarity with CMMS systems such as SAPExcellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive change, influence others and deliver sustainable improvementsWhy Apply?Opportunity to lead engineering at a major new manufacturing facilityKey leadership role with significant influence across site operationsChance to build and develop engineering capability within a growing siteExposure to major investment, projects and continuous improvement initiativesLong-term career development within a highly successful UK manufacturerCompetitive salary, car allowance, profit share, pension and wider benefits packageTPBN1_UKTJ