Engineering Manager
Location – Northamptonshire
Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday with flexibility
I am recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join a great FMCG Manufacturer in the area to lead their engineering operations and drive performance. In this role you will be managing a team of 8 engineers, and will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement through effective leadership, maintenance strategy and project delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, mentoring and developing technicians to achieve competency and performance standards.
* Develop and implement a proactive maintenance strategy to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency of plant machinery and equipment.
* Manage the engineering department’s budget and resources effectively, ensuring delivery of business KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and cost.
* Ensure full compliance with engineering standards and legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, IEE, BRC, and customer codes of practice.
* Lead engineering improvements focusing on quality, reliability, cost reduction, and capacity enhancement.
* Conduct feasibility studies and prepare capital expenditure proposals in partnership with finance and central engineering teams.
* Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all engineering and project activities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
* Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure all maintenance and critical process equipment records are accurately logged and up to date for compliance and due diligence.
Requirements:
* Proven experience managing an engineering team within a manufacturing or process environment.
* Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
* Worked in a similar role such as (engineering manager, maintenance manager, area engineering manager)
* Strong technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
* Knowledge of statutory engineering standards (COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, IEE).
* Knowledge of PLCs systems.
* Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and engineering projects effectively.
* Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to motivate high-performing teams.
* Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
* Experience with food manufacturing or BRC-accredited environments.