Engineering Supervisor

HelloFresh; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Automation Engineers. You will drive excellent standards, enhance operational efficiency, and mentor your team. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of automation systems and proven experience in a supervisory role. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's fastest growing food companies while ensuring exceptional product delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in an automated manufacturing or distribution centre environment.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, material handling equipment, and warehouse management systems.
• Good understanding of data reporting to the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of Automation Engineers and Junior Engineers.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures to minimise downtime.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze data for process improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of automation systems

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Experience in automated manufacturing

Job description

We're currently on the hunt for an Engineering Supervisor to join our passionate and hardworking team. Reporting into the Senior Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Automation Engineers in one of the UK's fastest growing food companies! You'll be expected to drive excellent standards, improve processes and enhance efficiency whilst mentoring your team, to ensure we provide an exceptional product to our hungry customers, each and every delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a team of Automation Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Junior Engineers
• Coaching, guiding and mentoring at all levels of the shift
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedule to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
• Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for spare parts, equipment upgrades, and technical support
• Lead route cause analysis processes and continuous improvement projects
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data, and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automation systems, material handling equipment, and warehouse management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders cross‑functionally
• Strong and evident leadership and people‑management experience
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in an automated manufacturing or distribution centre environment
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Good understanding of data reporting to the business