FMCG Engineering Manager – Site Leader & Maintenance

Premier Foods; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 7.5%

Life assurance

On-site parking

The Hamper discounts

25 days leave

EAP & wellbeing

Sharesave

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Premier Foods in Andover is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the on-site engineering team, driving the availability and reliability of all equipment while producing products safely and cost-effectively. The role requires hands-on leadership within a small team on site.

You will develop a 5-year maintenance strategy, manage capital and energy budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with site leadership to deliver continuous improvement and best-in-class engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in FMCG engineering management.
• Managed a team of 7+ engineers.
• Proven leadership and change management in a union environment.
• Improved availability of production equipment.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 5-year maintenance strategy aligned with site goals.
• Lead on-site engineering plans and budgets.
• Oversee capital expenditure requests with central team.
• Manage energy and utilities minimisation program.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S policies.
• Set priorities for engineering workloads with operations.
• Represent site in Leadership Team and drive site improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Availability improvement

Financial acumen

Team management

Data analysis

Time management

Budgeting

Coaching

Performance management

Education

Engineering degree (BEng, Mech/Elec/Mnf)

Job description

Premier Foods in Andover is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the on-site engineering team, driving the availability and reliability of all equipment while producing products safely and cost-effectively. The role requires hands-on leadership within a small team on site.

You will develop a 5-year maintenance strategy, manage capital and energy budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with site leadership to deliver continuous improvement and best-in-class engineering excellence.