Head of Engineering, Food Manufacturing & Reliability

Accuri; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the engineering strategy and maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensure high equipment uptime, and maintain compliance with food safety regulations. This leadership role requires a strong background in engineering and experience in managing maintenance activities to support world-class manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering leadership roles within food manufacturing.
• Proven track record in maintenance management and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engineering strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations ensuring minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and engineering standards.

Job description

A food manufacturing company in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the engineering strategy and maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensure high equipment uptime, and maintain compliance with food safety regulations. This leadership role requires a strong background in engineering and experience in managing maintenance activities to support world-class manufacturing performance.