Site Engineering Lead — Reliability & Performance

Finsbury Foods; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsbury Foods is seeking a Site Engineering Lead in Sheffield to own the engineering function, drive the maintenance strategy and upgrade site facilities. You will coach the team, manage budgets and lead contractor activities to improve reliability and site performance.

You will ensure safety, food safety and quality standards are met while collaborating with Manufacturing, Technical, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement teams on site projects.

Qualifications

• HND in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven track record of leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong maintenance and project experience in a food, FMCG or continuous manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering reliability and PM maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the site engineering function to deliver the engineering strategy and improve KPIs.
• Deliver and develop the planned preventative maintenance programme to minimise downtime.
• Develop the engineering team through coaching, performance management and development plans.
• Ensure safety, food safety, health & safety and quality requirements across all activities.
• Manage the engineering budget and contractor management to deliver value.
• Lead maintenance, repairs, installations and projects with engineering contractors.
• Drive reliability, efficiency and site performance improvements.
• Support introduction of new technology and ways of working.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Technical, H&S and CI teams on site projects.
• Maintain CMMS records, spares, risk assessments and engineering controls.
• Support engineering and profit-improvement projects with innovative solutions.
• Contribute to site strategy as a member of Site Senior Leadership team.

Skills

People leadership

Maintenance expertise

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Education

HND in Engineering or related discipline

Degree in Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

CMMS experience

Job description

Finsbury Foods is seeking a Site Engineering Lead in Sheffield to own the engineering function, drive the maintenance strategy and upgrade site facilities. You will coach the team, manage budgets and lead contractor activities to improve reliability and site performance.

You will ensure safety, food safety and quality standards are met while collaborating with Manufacturing, Technical, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement teams on site projects.