Engineering & Technical Manager

Avery Dennison; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking an innovative Engineering & Technical Manager to lead operations in Cramlington, UK. This critical role focuses on optimizing technical processes and strategizing for future growth. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience and a solid engineering background, ready to mentor and develop teams towards excellence while fostering a safety-first culture. Join us to turn vision into operational reality in a supportive, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Practical understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Expertise in budget preparation and CAPEX management.
• Ability to inspire and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Innovative with a proactive approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Operations by optimizing asset performance and streamlining processes.
• Drive strategy and vision by defining best practice standards.
• Control and execute the annual CAPEX plan for equipment needs.
• Develop a team of excellence by coaching and mentoring.
• Champion safety by promoting a proactive safety-first culture.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Management Experience

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership Experience

Team Management

Mentoring

AWS

Distributed Systems

Education

Graduate qualification in engineering

Job description

Are you ready to be the strategic engine of a world-class manufacturing site

Were not just looking for a manager; were seeking a visionary leader and technical strategist to take the reins of our entire technical operation in Cramlington UK . This is a high-impact role where you will directly influence performance innovation and people as a core member of our Plant Leadership Team.

The Opportunity : More Than Just Maintenance

As our Engineering & Technical Manager you wont just keep the lights on - youll be designing a brighter more efficient future. You will be accountable for merging technical excellence with business strategy by :

• Leading Technical Operations : Take full ownership of our Maintenance and Process Engineering teams . Youll manage these crucial departments optimizing asset performance streamlining processes and ensuring we maintain our competitive edge.
• Driving Strategy & Vision : Youll be the architect of our technical roadmap responsible for implementing and building strategies that align with site and European goals. This includes defining best practice standards for equipment and engineering across the facility.
• Controlling the Capital : You will be accountable for formulating and executing the annual CAPEX plan from identifying strategic equipment needs to managing projects from design through to delivery. Youll be the champion for key machinery and future investments.
• Developing a Team of Excellence : You are a coach and a mentor. Your mission is to support develop and stretch your team to their fullest potential building a clear pipeline for succession and fostering a culture of ownership trust and exceptional results.
• Championing Safety : You will be the ultimate ambassador of safety taking the lead in driving a proactive safety-first culture across all daily initiatives.

Qualifications :

What You Bring - Your profile!

• Proven Management : Demonstrate extensive leadership experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment backed by a relevant Graduate qualification .
• Engineering Versatility : Possess a working practical understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Financial Accountability : Exhibit expertise in functional budget preparation and robust CAPEX management and project execution.
• Inspirational Communication : Command the ability to inspire and collaborate with clarity and influence across all organizational levels.
• Proactive Leadership : Act as an innovative motivational leader ready to champion a technical safety-first culture.

If youre an innovative motivational and proactive leader ready to define the technical success of a major manufacturing site we want to hear from you. Join us and turn your vision into operational reality.

Additional Information :

Who we are! - Our Story :

Each of us Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice every day brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse global team every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity the EMEA region we have these Employee Resource Groups :

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement mentoring and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website : Avery Dennison we do what we love and we love what we do - Just click here and get to know us better : Life @ Avery Dennison ( Work :

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1