Chief Engineer

Vertex Resourcing

Northern Ireland

On-site

GBP 113,925 - 131,452

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

A leading specialist food business based in Northern Ireland is seeking a Head of Engineering to oversee all engineering activities. The role involves close collaboration with the CEO and a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience with a background in plant automation and strategic planning. A competitive salary of €150,000 + benefits is offered for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

Expertise in BRCGS and retailer audits.
Obsessed with plant automation and robotics.
Significant experience in strategic planning at C-Suite level.
Advanced qualification in Industrial Engineering.
Proven project management abilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee all engineering activities at the production site.
Work cross-functionally and collaborate directly with the CEO.
Manage budgets and ensure legal compliance.
Coach and influence team members for growth.

Skills

BRCGS and retailer audits expertise

Plant automation / robotics knowledge

Strategic planning influence at C-Suite level

Advanced Industrial Engineering

Project Management skills

Job description

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 / range growth make safety, reliability and automation key priorities. This newly created role will oversee all engineering activities with a permanent base at the business’ state‑of‑the‑art production site in Northern Ireland.

Working cross‑functionally with huge visibility (in direct collaboration with the CEO) as well as externally with suppliers, the successful candidate will challenge the existing whilst bringing the “outside‑in” as a headline of your continuous‑improvement remit.

From day one, your extensive engineering leadership skill set will be put to the test – from project management and budget control through to legal compliance and audit readiness, you’ll be the “go to” for reliability and production efficiency.

With team‑management and team‑growth responsibility, it’s a given that people influence and coaching along with upward communication will be front and centre of your toolkit.

In an open‑door, proactive “scale‑up” culture, your ability to be both top‑level strategist / innovator and operational do‑er / mentor is key. This is far from just “a here and now”… we’re looking for someone who relishes the thought of shaping their remit and growing a function. If this sounds like you … get in touch for a chat in confidence.

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