Projects and Engineering manager

Cranswick Country Foods PLC; Watton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Watton is seeking a Projects and Engineering Manager to drive innovation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has proven experience in engineering leadership within the food industry or FMCG sector. Responsibilities include managing projects, overseeing strategy, and fostering a culture of excellence. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

5% Employer Pension Contributions

Discounted share scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Discounted local gym membership

Death in service insurance

Enhanced holiday after service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within the food industry or FMCG.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Devise and implement long-term strategy for facility development.
• Collaborate to ensure compliance and industry standards.
• Oversee budget planning and capital expenditure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and mentor the engineering team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Team leadership

Education

Engineering related qualification

Job description

Overview

About Cranswick Country Foods: Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are looking for a dynamic Projects and Engineering Manager with a passion for driving innovation within the food industry or FMCG sector ensuring operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Devise and implement long term strategy for the development of the facility, assets and supporting systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, maximizing run time and reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, Technical, H&S and HR teams to ensure compliance and industry standards. Developing strong working relationships and encouraging consistency.
• Work alongside the Operations Director to oversee budget planning and capital expenditure for the maintenance of the site as well as upgrades and expansions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through innovation and development.
• Manage and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and inclusion.

Qualifications / What you will need

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within the food industry or related FMCG sector.
• You will ideally have an engineering related qualification of higher education level.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvements
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities

Pay and benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension – 5% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Discounted share scheme
• Optional private medical insurance after 1 year’s service
• Discounted local gym membership
• Death in service insurance
• Enhanced holiday after 2 and 4-years’ service

Interested?

Email a CV and covering letter, including the position you are applying for to [e-mail]

Closing Date

10^th November 2025

please note that should we receive significant interest, this date may be brought forward.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.

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