Job title: Head of Engineering, UK Reporting to: Operations Director Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing engineering strategy and strategic technical goals to exceed customer expectations for product development, quality, cost and delivery, maximising efficiency, optimising and driving engineering excellence. Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, customer service, manufacturing, sales and customers regarding technical support of their activities. Responsible for all areas of the Engineering function and quality of service delivery, striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customer's expectations, managing teams and projects across the business. What it's like to work here We've been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we're only just getting started. We're on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world's leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. You can find out more about our exciting organisation here: TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer On joining Treatt, you'll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we'd never succeed. We think Treatt's a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it: "Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress." - Anita, Quality Analyst "Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge" - Ashley, Distillation Control Team Leader "Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of" - Rebecca, Customer Care Team Leader What you'll be doing The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: Overall responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering activities across the business to effectively deliver a world-class Engineering service and ensure the efficient production of Safe and Legal Food products. Create and implement best practice manufacturing engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures (engineering standards) to aid and improve business performance to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets. Drives a quality culture at all times and in all activities. Takes appropriate action where standards are not acceptable. Ensuring all PPM and Process Engineering activities are completed at the highest standard possible and in a timely manner. Actively participating with key stakeholders to continue to drive the best product quality. Lead the identification, scoping, and delivery of capital projects across manufacturing to improve safety, quality, capacity, optimise the cost of operations and develop new capabilities. Be the focal point for capital investment for manufacturing and engineering functions. Lead engineering continuous improvement programmes. Development and reporting of departmental KPI's to demonstrate performance of the engineering team. Provide input at early stages in the new product development process, coordinating with and supporting the new product development team to implement new and revised designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets. Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to. Generate and maintain associated engineering documents to support processes and capability. Effective management of contractors to ensure delivery of requirements whilst adhering to site health safety and environmental policies. People Management Provide leadership to department, coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions. Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance. Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and to implement change and improvements. Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors. Responsible for developing the appropriate organisational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables. Financial And Budget Management Responsible for the total Engineering budget. Working with Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Monthly financial review of the department performance and take appropriate measures to come back on track (ref. budget submission). Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. Manage key relationships with contractors and project partners to efficiently deliver projects. Report on Manufacturing Engineering activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators. Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the manufacturing strategy. Environmental & Sustainability Review environmental /sustainability strategies that impact on future ways of operating and ensure implementation where possible. Self-Management Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures. What we're looking for Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering. Minimum 10 years' experience within manufacturing environments. Project management qualification (i.e. PRINCE/APM). Demonstrable experience of leading an engineering function with a proven track record in strategic engineering leadership delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems Experience of managing contractors. Experience of an upper tier COMAH site. Experience of identifying, scoping and delivering projects of up to and beyond £2m capital value. Proven ability to optimise team performance and development. Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers. Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Resilient, self-motivated and open to work dynamically. An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues and conflict. Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings. Knowledge of maintenance program and experience of CMMS is required. Experience of distributed control systems, preferably Siemens PCS7. Basic understanding of budget, cost control and project management. Demonstrated application of technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes. Experience of distillation, extraction and filtration technologies is desirable. Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams. NEBOSH general certificate/iOSH managing safely qualification Confident with MSOffice What we'll do for you We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; a generous holiday entitlement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional holiday, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, group income protection, SAYE schemes and free shares. With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a variety of wellbeing initiatives and offering responsibility based flexibility. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in community and charity projects and to take part in numerous subsidized social events. Polite Notice We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact upon the efficiency of our business. Please help us to maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.