Chief Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK seeks an Engineering Leader to develop and improve engineering strategies at their production site. This role involves overseeing engineering activities, collaborating with senior management, and driving continuous improvement in safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have expertise in audits, plant automation, and strategic planning. Join a high-profile team focused on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Huge professional growth potential

Dream leadership team

High-profile innovation category

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering activities at the production site.
• Work cross-functionally and collaborate with the CEO.
• Manage team development and coach team members.

Skills

BRCGS and retailer audits expert

Plant automation / robotics obsessed

Significant C-Suite strategic planning and influence

Advanced level Industrial Engineering & Project Management qualification

Job description

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Reporting through to C-Suite, this is a unique opportunity to own, develop and improve the operational and strategic Engineering agenda for this rapidly growing specialist food business.

An expanding international presence with a heavy focus on innovation and range growth makes safety, reliability, and automation key priorities. This newly created role will oversee all engineering activities with a permanent base at the business’s state-of-the-art production site in Northern Ireland.

Working cross-functionally with high visibility (often in direct collaboration with the CEO) as well as externally with suppliers, the successful candidate will challenge the existing while bringing an "outside-in" perspective as part of the continuous improvement remit.

From day one, your extensive engineering leadership skills will be tested – from project management and budget control to legal compliance and audit readiness. You’ll be the “go-to” person for reliability and production efficiency.

With team management and development responsibilities, influencing and coaching people, along with effective upward communication, will be central to your role.

In an open-door, proactive “scale-up” culture, your ability to be both a top-level strategist and operational doer/mentor is essential. This is not just about the present; we’re looking for someone who relishes shaping their remit and growing a function. If this sounds like you, get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Huge professional growth potential

Dream leadership team

High-profile innovation category

Requirements

• BRCGS and retailer audits expert
• Plant automation / robotics obsessed
• Significant C-Suite strategic planning and influence
• Advanced level Industrial Engineering & Project Management qualification