Engineering Leader - Automated FMCG Plant

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Corby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is seeking a Head of Engineering for their facility in Northamptonshire. This role involves managing the engineering function across a fully automated operation, focusing on performance optimization through best practices and strategic leadership. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, stakeholder management, and experience within automated environments. Competitive salary offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills to optimise team performance.
• Experience in an automated distribution centre or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent relationship management skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business.
• Create and implement engineering vision, strategy, and processes.
• Lead the Engineering team to ensure operational plans are met.
• Evaluate challenges and develop strategic responses.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

A leading FMCG business is seeking a Head of Engineering for their facility in Northamptonshire. This role involves managing the engineering function across a fully automated operation, focusing on performance optimization through best practices and strategic leadership. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, stakeholder management, and experience within automated environments. Competitive salary offered for this permanent position.