Engineering Manager - FMCG Site Leader & Growth Driver

Yeo Valley Group; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised Yeo Valley products

Preferential partner rates

Annual bonus (EBT)

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Group is seeking a capable Engineering Manager to join the site leadership team in Newton Abbot. You will inspire and lead engineering staff, shape the site strategy, and drive performance with high-performing teams across people, plant and processes.

The role focuses on continuous improvement and capital investments to sustain manufacturing capability. You will champion Lean Manufacturing, Health & Safety standards, and environmental compliance while managing budgets and partnerships

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (HND/Degree).
• Proven, demonstrable experience within FMCG environments and a track record of delivering sustainable improvements.
• Excellent Leadership Qualities.
• Proven ability to set, manage/control revenue and capital budgets.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Proven track record of specifying and running medium to large scale projects from conception to completion.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance and standards.
• Knowledge of RCM techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring our Co-Owners Health & Safety is put first.
• Influence and deliver the wider business best practices and strategies as part of the Group Engineering Leadership Team.
• Contributing to the shaping of the site vision as part of the senior management team (SMT) providing an integrated strategic plan which incorporates all dimensions of people, plant and process development.
• Provide visionary leadership for the Engineering Team whilst developing a High Performing Team through Apprenticeships and Personal Development Plans that build skills, capabilities and contribution within a culture of engagement and empowerment.
• Identify and Lead Capital Investment Projects and Budgets for the site that deliver sustainable manufacturing capability and performance.
• Drive and develop continuous improvement of plant performance, processes and ways of working that support and enable a High Performing Workplace alongside delivering site performance against KPIs and Objectives.
• Negotiate and optimise service contracts aligned with value adding operational budgetary control and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety

Project management

MS Office

DS/CI tools

Education

Engineering qualification (HND/Degree)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

Yeo Valley Group is seeking a capable Engineering Manager to join the site leadership team in Newton Abbot. You will inspire and lead engineering staff, shape the site strategy, and drive performance with high-performing teams across people, plant and processes.

The role focuses on continuous improvement and capital investments to sustain manufacturing capability. You will champion Lean Manufacturing, Health & Safety standards, and environmental compliance while managing budgets and partnerships