Engineering Department Manager

JR United Kingdom; Selsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food production is seeking an Engineering Department Manager to lead a dynamic team in Selsey. This hands-on role involves overseeing maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company prides itself on a vibrant culture that values diversity and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. If you are a passionate leader with a strong engineering background and a knack for problem-solving, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within manufacturing.
• Ability to support and mentor apprentices in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Mentoring Apprentices

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Motivation

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

PLCs and Control Systems

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Engineering Department Manager | Selsey | West Sussex | Salary: £50,000-£57,000 | Plus Shift Allowance | Amazing Benefits

Natures Way Foods is leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. Building on previous success, this year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are expanding our production lines and there is genuine opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

We are currently looking for talented Engineering Department Managers to join our rapidly growing business in Selsey, West Sussex. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of engineers to ensure the efficient running of manufacturing operations. The role involves managing maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards together with NWF standards

Key responsibilities;

• Manage a team of engineers to optimise performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and reduce costs.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of engineering activities and equipment performance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve engineering issues.
• Monitor engineering budget and resources effectively.
• Support training and development initiatives to upskill engineering staff.
• Manage contractors ensuring work is carried out to standard, and necessary work permits, method statements and risk assessments are in place.

The Engineering Departmental Manager is a hands-on role responsible for leading and directing the activity of the Engineering team to ensure the PPM schedule is delivered on time in full. This role will work closely with all other functional teams e.g: Technical, Production, Hygiene, Logistics, H&S, Finance and Supply Chain

Skills & Experience;

• HNC (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering
• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to support, mentor and training apprentices
• Ability to solve complex engineering issues
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH
• Hands-on experience with PLCs and control systems
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication
• stakeholder management abilities

About you;

• Professional and positive approach
• Strong engineering ability
• Self-motivated
• Coaching and mentoring style
• Strong in building relationships and able to communicate at all levels
• Team player, and able to work on own initiative
• Meticulous
• Solution focused and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Flexible

What type of people succeed here?

We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people who have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that.

Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh. Apply now & join our family!