Engineering Manager – Leading FMCG Manufacturing Organisation
Salary: Competitive Basic + car allowance + superb benefits
Hours – Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
About the role
Our client, a highly reputable and well-established FMCG organisation, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead engineering excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving both operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a skilled engineering team to deliver exceptional standards that enable the business to supply customers on time, in full, at the right quality, and within a safe working environment. You will drive improvements across the site, deliver capex projects, and manage engineering budgets in line with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
* Provide technical leadership ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements
* Oversee project planning, scheduling and execution, delivering on time and within budget
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying optimisation opportunities
* Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams
* Ensure plant safety compliance with H&S legislation as Site Electrical Duty Holder
* Oversee engineering stores management, critical spares, and CPPM system optimisation
* Champion food safety and quality standards, supporting accreditation requirements
* Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvement projects
Essential Requirements
* Engineering degree or related qualification
* Minimum 10 years engineering experience with proven leadership and management track record
* Strong technical background in automation systems
* Experience delivering capex projects on time and within budget
* Financial acumen with budget management experience
* Food industry or highly regulated industry experience preferred
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
* Problem‑solving expertise and incident management capabilities
Location: South Essex
Benefits
* Holidays: 25 days, Increases with service to 28 days.
* Additional leave of up to 10 days in the anniversary for long service milestones.
* Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
* Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary.
* Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
* Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment.
* BUPA cash plan: Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit.
* Employee Star Award.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free lunches every day.
* Annual company BBQ.
* Annual flu vaccination.
Please note; you must have full rights to work in the UK without limitations to be considered for the Engineering Manager position.
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