Engineering Manager

Hunter Selection; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension (Up to 6% Matched)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Progression & Development Opportunities

Job summary

A growing local business in North Walsham is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team of 12. The successful candidate will have experience in automated manufacturing, excellent people management skills, and a strong understanding of engineering compliance. Responsibilities include managing maintenance across the site, budget control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Must have great people management skills.
• Experience in automated manufacturing/FMCG.
• Understanding of engineering compliance & safety.
• Experienced with budgets and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 12 in engineering as part of the senior leadership team.
• Manage all manufacturing & engineering maintenance.
• Lead in leadership meetings and on the shopfloor.
• Control budgets and lead CAPEX projects.
• Create training & development plans for the engineering team.

Skills

People management skills

Automated factory experience

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified in engineering

IOSH certification

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Engineering Manager

North Walsham, Norfolk

£60,000

Benefits

• Private Pension (Up to 6% Matched) + X2 Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare, Progression & Development Opportunities

Would you like to work for a growing local business, that has the job security of being part of a multi-billion-pound global manufacturer. Due to a recent promotion at group level, they are looking for a new Engineering Manager to lead the team!

Responsibilities

• Part of the senior leadership team, managing a team of 12 in engineering
• Manage all manufacturing & engineering maintenance across site
• Lead from the front, be present on the shopfloor and in leadership meetings
• Manage health & safety, engineering compliance, asset care plans, monitor & develop OEE
• Budget control, CAPEX projects, continuous improvement activities
• Create training & development plans for all in engineering

Qualifications

• Must have great people management skills - the team is very established and has good retention, so looking for someone to continue to develop the site
• Automated factory experience - manufacturing / FMCG ideally
• Understanding of engineering compliance, health & safety, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH
• Experienced with budgets, CAPEX projects, continuous improvements
• Qualified in engineering, IOSH, Lean manufacturing
• Effective communicator, part of senior leadership team, dealing with various departments

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ ]. Chris Gumm - (phone number removed)

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