Engineering ManagerBridgend | Permanent | Up to £70,000 per annum DOE About the RoleBridgestone Group are pleased to be working with a leading manufacturer based in South Wales, who are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and manage the maintenance function within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with production goalsEnsure safe operations and product quality at competitive costsDrive proactive maintenance policies to maximize plant uptimeLead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesManage asset lifecycle to optimize cost of ownershipOversee preventative and predictive maintenance programsCoordinate major outages and monitor maintenance KPIsLead and develop the maintenance team through training and performance reviewsShift Pattern; Day Shift, Monday to Friday What We’re Looking ForProven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environmentStrong leadership and communication skillsHands-on problem-solving approachAbility to coach and mentor teamsKnowledge of proactive maintenance strategies and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, uptime)Some of the BenefitsAnnual Leave- 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days each yearPrivate Healthcare CoverPension SchemeWellbeing Support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidanceExclusive Discounts for you to enjoy savings on selected products and servicesHealth Perks including Free eye examinations and seasonal flu vouchersSustainable Travel Options, with the Cycle-to-Work initiative and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options