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Engineering Manager

Alaska Black

Manchester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic engineering manager to lead their team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing site, focusing on minimizing downtime and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a company known for its commitment to quality and innovation in food production. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a motivated team, this position is for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing engineering teams and improving manufacturing processes.
  • Solid understanding of machinery operation and repair.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth operation of the manufacturing site while managing a team of engineers.
  • Minimize machinery downtime and improve performance through data-driven approaches.

Skills

Team Management
Process Optimization
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Decision Making

Education

Engineering Degree
Experience in Food Manufacturing

Job description

Recruiter: Alaska Black

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £55,000

Contract: Permanent, Days Monday - Friday

The company

Our client, one of the UK's leading food manufacturers based in the Greater Manchester, supplies premium quality products to major retailers and premium food service providers. Our clients' products are synonymous with great taste, exciting innovation, and value.

To continue to build upon their quality food safety vision, they seek to recruit a hardworking, positive, and enquiring individual who will challenge the norm to continually improve.

The role

Managing a team of engineers, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing site. Responsibilities will include minimizing machinery downtime, improving performance through optimizing processes, implementing upgrades, or using data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement. You will also keep the engineering team engaged and motivated, coordinate maintenance priorities with the maintenance team, and have a hands-on approach.

The person

Our ideal candidate will either be an experienced engineering manager or an ambitious engineer looking for that first step into management. Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment will be advantageous. You will have a solid understanding of operation/function and repair of all machinery on site and plant and associated equipment. Along with excellent communication skills, assertiveness, the ability to make decisions on the spot, a can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic are essential.

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