Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Bulk™; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading active nutrition brand in Colchester is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to implement and maintain manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure data-driven improvements. The role offers an opportunity to make impactful changes and drive Bulk towards becoming an industry leader. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

60% company discount

Company pension

PerkBox subscription

Cycle to Work scheme

Slick office in a co-working space

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling manufacturing processes.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Meticulous outlook on data and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement exemplary PPM programme for manufacturing process.
• Manage multiple projects and external contractors.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to become the only destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we need your help!

We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have a passion for nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

In a Nutshell

Reporting into the UK Manufacturing and Global Development Manager, with Health and Safety at the forefront of everything you do, you will be responsible for the continuity of the Manufacturing operation through the reliability of all assets. You will be expected to be proactive in your approach to maintenance, building a bottom up PPM programme and ensuring the relevant spares inventory are available. You should be analytical and data driven, identifying areas of downtime and addressing root cause with the wider operational team.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, driven and organised individual. You’ll gain the opportunity to implement and drive change, whilst ‘putting your stamp’ on Bulk Engineering and creating something that is your own.

What will you be doing?

• Implement an exemplary PPM programme for the Bulk manufacturing process.
• Upkeep a CMMS to track and monitor the efficiency of our existing systems and processes, whilst considering where we can make improvements and implement them.
• Managing multiple projects across the site, during various demand peaks for the year.
• Control spare parts inventory when required by the business.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors on specific projects.
• Full project management for the implementation of new processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations and provide suggestions on how to mitigate risks.
• Understanding regulations around equipment reliability and actioning reasonable causes for concern as and when needed throughout the site.
• Collect and analyse downtime data in accordance with systems mentioned above.
• Manage Engineering budget and ensure we remain within our forecast.
• S suggesting improvements to our process when needed in times of high demand
• Effective communication throughout the team when handling new or existing projects.

What are we looking for?

Hard Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Significant experience handling manufacturing process for a similar business.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously when needed.
• A naturally analytical mindset with a meticulous outlook on data and efficiency.
• Highly organised and capable of delegating instructions effectively.

Soft Skills / Personality Traits

• Ambitious about where you’re looking to take your career.
• Driven to push Bulk to becoming an industry leader in the manufacturing area.
• An honest and transparent individual with strong communication skills.
• A genuine team player, who likes to focus on the development of their team.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• 60% company discount
• Company pension
• PerkBox subscription
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Slick office in a co-working space

Location: Colchester (Essex)

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