Engineering Manager
Location: Ashbourne
Company: Pilgrim's Europe
We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of site engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure. This is a key role driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead and develop Engineering & Maintenance teams, plus external contractors
* Drive site-wide engineering strategy, including capital investment planning
* Deliver engineering projects to time, cost, and quality targets
* Ensure full compliance with H&S, legislative requirements, and audit standards
* Oversee asset performance, maintenance systems, and reliability improvements
* Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
* Champion continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and root cause analysis
* Implement robust PPM/CMMS systems and improve equipment reliability (MTBF)
* Build strong contractor relationships and ensure best value delivery
* Develop team capability, succession plans, and apprenticeship programmes
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Essential Criteria:
1. Proven Engineering Management experience within food manufacturing