Engineering - Site Engineering Lead

Finsbury Foods; Sheffield; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Finsbury Foods is seeking a Site Engineering Lead in Sheffield to own the engineering function, drive the maintenance strategy and upgrade site facilities. You will coach the team, manage budgets and lead contractor activities to improve reliability and site performance.

You will ensure safety, food safety and quality standards are met while collaborating with Manufacturing, Technical, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement teams on site projects.

Formación

• HND in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong maintenance and project experience in a food, FMCG or continuous manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering reliability and PM maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and own the site engineering function to deliver the engineering strategy and improve KPIs.
• Deliver and develop the planned preventative maintenance programme to minimise downtime.
• Develop the engineering team through coaching, performance management and development plans.
• Ensure safety, food safety, health & safety and quality requirements across all activities.
• Manage the engineering budget and contractor management to deliver value.
• Lead maintenance, repairs, installations and projects with engineering contractors.
• Drive reliability, efficiency and site performance improvements.
• Support introduction of new technology and ways of working.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technical, H&S and CI teams on site projects.
• Maintain CMMS records, spares, risk assessments and engineering controls.
• Support engineering and profit-improvement projects with innovative solutions.
• Contribute to site strategy as a member of Site Senior Leadership team.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Maintenance expertise

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Educación

HND in Engineering or related discipline

Degree in Engineering (advantageous)

Herramientas

CMMS experience

Descripción del empleo

You'll take full ownership of the site engineering function, leading the delivery of the engineering strategy and driving measurable improvements in performance, reliability and efficiency.

A key focus will be the delivery and development of our planned preventative maintenance programme, improving engineering KPIs and minimising production downtime through effective maintenance and a fast, structured response to breakdowns.

You'll lead and develop the engineering team, creating an environment where people can perform at their best. Through coaching, performance management and individual development plans, you'll build capability within the team and ensure colleagues have the skills and training needed to support both current operations and new technologies.

Safety and compliance will be at the heart of everything you do. You'll ensure all engineering activity is carried out in line with Food Safety, Health & Safety, legal and quality requirements, maintaining high standards across engineering teams, contractors and site facilities.

You'll also:

• Manage the engineering budget, ensuring spend is controlled effectively and delivers value for the business.
• Lead engineering contractors delivering maintenance, repairs, installations and projects.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, efficiency and site performance.
• Support the introduction of new technology, equipment and ways of working.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Technical, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement teams on site projects and improvements.
• Ensure effective management of engineering spares, CMMS activity, risk assessments and engineering controls.
• Support engineering and profit improvement projects, identifying innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Ensure the site's buildings, facilities and engineering infrastructure are maintained to the required standards.
• Contribute as a key member of the Site Senior Leadership team, providing engineering expertise and influencing wider site strategy.

Ideally this is you!

• HND qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• An experienced people leader with a proven track record of leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong maintenance and project experience gained within a food, FMCG or continuous manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering reliability and planned preventative maintenance.
• Proven ability to drive engineering performance and deliver continuous improvement.
• Confident managing engineering budgets, resources and contractors.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how engineering performance and investment influence operational performance and profitability.
• A strong problem solver with a track record of delivering practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Confident communicating and influencing at all levels, including senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and decisive leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexible in your approach, with the ability to support operational requirements and engineering emergencies when needed.

A degree or equivalent Engineering qualification would be advantageous, as would experience as a time-served multi-skilled engineer. Experience of TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar continuous improvement methodologies would also be beneficial.