Site Engineering Manager

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Airdrie is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering operations. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in engineering management within the food sector and a strong background in mechanical and automation systems. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring production reliability, and fostering a culture of safety. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an engineering management role within food production.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all engineering activities on-site for equipment performance.
• Develop maintenance strategies and manage engineering expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communications skills

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Albert Bartlett has been a trusted name in the potato industry since 1948, standing as the UK's leading supplier of fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. With a firm commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we are proud to produce superior potato products from our advanced facilities in Airdrie, Boston, and Westwick.

We are excited to announce an opening for the position of Site Engineering Manager. This senior leadership role will be critical in overseeing all engineering operations across our site, ensuring we maintain top-tier production capabilities and adhere to our high standards of efficiency, reliability, and safety. As the Site Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers, drive performance improvements, and support our commitment to operational excellence. If you are passionate about engineering management and seek to make a significant impact in a dynamic production environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all engineering activities on-site to ensure optimal equipment performance and production reliability.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage cross-functional projects, collaborating with operational management to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and promote best practices in engineering operations throughout the site.
• Prepare budgets and manage engineering expenditures to maintain cost-effective operations.
• Continuously evaluate engineering processes and promote innovation and process improvement initiatives that align with the company's goals.

• Significant experience in an engineering management role within the food production or FMCG sector.
• Familiarity of fresh pack food manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems applicable to food manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams, project management, and delivering successful outcomes.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards and regulatory compliance within manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and interrogate CMMS
• Ability to utilise Microsoft off
• Ability to interrogate financial data
• Ability to write & deliver reports

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Free Parking