FMCG Engineering Manager | Shift Leader (Fri–Sun)

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Grocery Aid

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking an engineering manager to lead a team of skilled engineers on a fast-paced production line, taking ownership of performance, safety, and reliability. You will oversee shift handovers, coordinate maintenance activities, drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement, and balance people management with hands-on technical support.

The role requires FMCG experience, strong leadership, clear communication across departments, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, reliability, and engineering processes.
• Proactive problem solver with a track record of improving performance in production.
• Excellent communicator capable of collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift handovers with clear prioritisation and actions.
• Attend daily operational meetings and contribute to planning.
• Oversee breakdown response and allocate engineering resources to minimise downtime.
• Drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop your team, balancing people management with hands-on support.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Maintenance systems

Reliability engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking an engineering manager to lead a team of skilled engineers on a fast-paced production line, taking ownership of performance, safety, and reliability. You will oversee shift handovers, coordinate maintenance activities, drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement, and balance people management with hands-on technical support.

The role requires FMCG experience, strong leadership, clear communication across departments, and a proactive