Do you possess proven experience as an Engineering Manager? Do you have experience of working in a manufacturing environment (preferably food)? Do you possess a proven ability to drive continuous improvement? Do you possess experience of both mechanical and electrical engineering? Yes, we have the role that you have been looking for Engineering Manager, Leek ST13 5RJ Full-time Allicio are a leading manufacturer of diverse nutritional products. Partnering with global blue-chip suppliers to serve the needs of international clients and entrepreneurial brand owners to deliver an enduring commitment to produce accessible, high-quality solutions that support sustainable well-being. Allicio are recruiting an Engineering Manager who will work with managers, staff, and a team of engineers to drive continuous improvement and deliver planned preventative maintenance and operational engineering to optimise plant availability and reliability. The successful candidate will also be an essential member of the management team who will champion business projects and change initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and reduce costs. As Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will complete the following tasks on a day-to-day basis: - Champion the engineering teams awareness of Allicios strategy, visions, objectives, and initiatives. - Promote continuous improvement through working practices, problem solving, and root cause analysis. - Set, manage, and report against core engineering key performance indicators (KPIs). - Proactively address performance issues and capitalise on opportunities to improve processes, and procedures. - Lead Allicios engineering function in ways that optimises the allocation of resources to ensure the achievement of agreed goals within agreed budgets. - Work with colleagues to identify and provide experts to support the development and delivery of training to all production staff regarding the effective operation of new equipment. - Contribute to and implement business continuity plans and actions whilst responding to incidents and implementing learning-based events that improve responses and maximise future impact. - Negotiate, set, and monitor the spare and critical parts list in ways that ensures that there is an adequate provision for purchasing the parts needed. - Lead and monitor the completion of engineering activities in ways that ensures continuity and prevents stoppages. - Develop, implement, and monitor the application of all Company policies and when needed oversee remedial actions that ensure the implementation of safe working practices that meet recognised safety standards. - Lead, set objectives, share best practices, and manage Allicios team of engineers in ways that maximises performance and the achievement of objectives in line with Allicios behaviours and values. To be a successful Engineering Manager you will: - Possess proven experience of working in a manufacturing role (preferred food). - Possess the proven knowledge and skills needed to problem solve, identify root causes of issues/concerns, deliver services within agreed budgets, and drive culture change throughout a Company. - Possess the IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. - Possess a proven ability to drive and lead a culture of continuous improvement. - Possess a proven ability to communicate clearly, set objectives, and provide feedback that drives process improvements etc. To apply please click below and send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter/email. ADZN1_UKTJ