Engineering Leader: Manufacturing Strategy & Ops

Odgers Berndston; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odgers Berndston is conducting a confidential search for a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function across multiple manufacturing sites, shaping strategy and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee team leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, efficiency, and customer service, and contributing to overall business planning processes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading engineering teams within fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance.
• Excellent communication and change leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering strategy, policies, and best practices.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement across sites.
• Coach and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and performance metrics.
• Ensure processes support operational performance and business goals.
• Collaborate with operations to align capabilities with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Odgers Berndston is conducting a confidential search for a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function across multiple manufacturing sites, shaping strategy and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee team leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, efficiency, and customer service, and contributing to overall business planning processes.