Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Block MB; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

Block MB in Wolverhampton is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering function on a busy production site. You will oversee the site engineering and maintenance team and own planned maintenance to reduce downtime.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background with a relevant qualification and proven leadership in food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing; you will manage budgets, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with health, safety and audit

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background with a relevant qualification.
• Experience managing an engineering team in food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Track record of improving reliability and equipment performance.
• Strong on health and safety and food manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance team
• Own planned maintenance and drive down unplanned downtime
• Manage the engineering budget and supplier relationships
• Deliver improvement and capital projects across the site
• Keep the site compliant with food safety, health and safety, and audit standards
• Work closely with Production and Technical to improve line performance

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & safety

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

A well-established food manufacturer in the Wolverhampton area is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering function on a busy production site.

The role

• Lead and develop the site engineering and maintenance team
• Own planned maintenance and drive down unplanned downtime
• Manage the engineering budget and supplier relationships
• Deliver improvement and capital projects across the site
• Keep the site compliant with food safety, health and safety, and audit standards
• Work closely with Production and Technical to improve line performance

About you

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a relevant qualification
• Experience managing an engineering team in food, drink, or FMCG manufacturing
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Track record of improving reliability and equipment performance
• Strong on health and safety and food manufacturing standards

What's on offer

• Competitive package with bonus and pension
• Genuine scope to shape how the site runs
• Clear progression as the business grows

Salary of 65k - 75k plus bonus and benefits.