FMCG Engineering Manager - Growth, CI & Automation

Henderson Brown Recruitment; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer in Hampshire to appoint an Engineering Manager. This is a key leadership role driving site performance, embedding continuous improvement and supporting the business through a growth phase.

The role oversees maintenance, capital projects, safety and regulatory compliance, and automation initiatives to maximise reliability and throughput while reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Experience in FMCG environments with maintenance and CI.
• Strong understanding of safety, regulatory compliance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function, overseeing maintenance, capital projects, site infrastructure, and CI initiatives to maximise efficiency.
• Develop and coach the engineering team through performance reviews, objectives, and training.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments and liaising with authorities.
• Deliver automation and improvement projects on time and within budget to boost productivity.
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives while maintaining preventative maintenance systems.
• Oversee machinery specification, installation, refurbishment, and support product development to improve throughput.
• Monitor KPIs, manage contractors and spare parts, and support production planning to meet demand.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Health & safety knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

BTEC

Job description

Henderson Brown Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding FMCG manufacturer in Hampshire to appoint an Engineering Manager. This is a key leadership role driving site performance, embedding continuous improvement and supporting the business through a growth phase.

The role oversees maintenance, capital projects, safety and regulatory compliance, and automation initiatives to maximise reliability and throughput while reducing downtime.