Engineering Manager

Harper Anderton Associates Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Anderton Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a busy Engineering function at a food manufacturing site. You will shape the engineering strategy, drive improvements and manage a team across maintenance, projects and budgets.

Working with Production, Technical, Quality and Health & Safety teams, you will develop capabilities, optimise equipment performance and foster a strong engineering culture within the site’s Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a senior engineering leadership role in manufacturing.
• HNC or HND in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and maintenance.
• Experience managing engineering budgets and maintenance expenditure.
• Involvement in CAPEX, projects or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of planned maintenance systems and best practices.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
• Excellent leadership and communication; capable of influencing stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving; able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG advantageous.
• Additional qualifications such as a degree in Engineering, NEBOSH, IOSH or professional registration beneficial.]

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering department, providing technical direction across the site.
• Develop and implement the engineering strategy aligned with site KPIs.
• Oversee planned, preventive and reactive maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Manage engineering budgets, maintenance, repairs and project spend.
• Lead CI initiatives and engineering projects to boost site performance.
• Ensure effective use of CMMS and maintain accurate records.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability and manufacturing performance.
• Manage site facilities and ensure statutory inspections and calibrations.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, contractors and external providers.
• Ensure safe engineering practices and contractor management.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Quality and H&S teams.
• Coach and develop the Engineering team; support progression.
• Contribute to wider site strategy as part of Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budget management

Contractor management

Stakeholder influence

Continuous improvement

Maintenance planning

Project management

Food FMCG experience

Education

HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a team, shape engineering strategy and drive improvements across a fast-paced food manufacturing site?

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to take ownership of the Engineering function within an established food manufacturing business. You’ll play a key role in the site’s Senior Leadership Team, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, equipment reliability, continuous improvement and engineering projects to ensure the operation runs efficiently.

You’ll have responsibility for developing the Engineering team, managing budgets and driving the site’s engineering strategy, with a strong focus on improving equipment performance and availability. Working closely with Production and other departments, you’ll have the opportunity to influence site performance, implement improvements and develop a strong engineering culture.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Leading and managing the Engineering department, providing technical direction and support across the site.
• Developing and implementing the engineering strategy in line with site objectives and KPIs.
• Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Managing engineering budgets, including maintenance, repairs, contractor services and project expenditure.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects to improve site performance and efficiency.
• Ensuring effective use of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and accurate engineering records.
• Driving improvements in equipment reliability, availability and overall manufacturing performance.
• Managing site facilities and ensuring relevant statutory inspections, maintenance and calibrations are completed.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and external service providers.
• Ensuring safe engineering practices across the site, including effective contractor management.
• Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality and Health & Safety teams to support operational requirements.
• Managing, coaching and developing the Engineering team, identifying training needs and supporting progression.
• Contributing to wider site strategy and improvement initiatives as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

What's required?

• A minimum of 6 years' experience in a senior Engineering leadership role.
• An HNC or HND qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of improving equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
• Experience managing engineering budgets and controlling maintenance expenditure.
• Previous involvement in CAPEX, engineering projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of planned maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications such as a degree in Engineering, NEBOSH, IOSH or professional engineering registration would be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

An opportunity to take ownership of a busy Engineering function within an established food manufacturing business. You’ll have the chance to lead and develop a team, influence engineering strategy and drive meaningful improvements across the site, while playing an important role within the Senior Leadership Team. With responsibility across maintenance, projects, budgets and continuous improvement, this is a varied leadership position offering genuine scope to make an impact.

Do you think you fit the criteria? Want to find out more about the role?