Head of Engineering, Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Arla Foods Limited; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension matching up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arla Foods Limited invites applications for a Deputy Engineering Manager role at Taw Valley. You will lead a high-performing engineering team, driving maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement to support world‑leading dairy production.

The role requires strong people leadership, data‑driven decision making and a proactive approach to improvement, with experience across SAP, CMMS and capital projects in regulated manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering team in manufacturing environments.
• Strong focus on maintenance, asset reliability and safety.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop an engineering team with accountability.
• Ensure maximum availability and efficiency of production equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and CAPEX delivery.
• Promote safety, food safety and quality across operations.
• Manage budgets and resources while supporting digital and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Capital projects planning

Job description

Arla Foods Limited invites applications for a Deputy Engineering Manager role at Taw Valley. You will lead a high-performing engineering team, driving maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement to support world‑leading dairy production.

The role requires strong people leadership, data‑driven decision making and a proactive approach to improvement, with experience across SAP, CMMS and capital projects in regulated manufacturing settings.