Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
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Job Description
As Engineering Manager you will lead the sites strong engineering team driving operational excellence safety and compliance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust maintenance strategy ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability of the sites equipment and infrastructure. You will also play a key role in continuous improvement cost control and strategic planning.
You will oversee all engineering activities ensuring they align with both internal and external compliance requirements. This includes conducting risk assessments managing contractor safety and maintaining a safe working environment. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure that all maintenance and engineering projects meet food safety and quality standards investigating and resolving any equipmentrelated product quality issues as they arise.
A key aspect of the role will be the development and of a preventative maintenance program ensuring a stable and reliably functioning site. When unexpected issues arise you will be responsible for ensuring the team responds efficiently minimising downtime while prioritising customer needs. Alongside this you will review asset management plans and align maintenance strategies with the overall business objectives. Managing the engineering budget will also be an important focus ensuring costeffective procurement of spare parts labour and equipment while delivering longterm value to the business.
Beyond daytoday operations you will oversee and drive engineering projects managing capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) to ensure successful delivery. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the team through these projects balancing operational requirements with business goals.
People leadership is at the heart of this role. You will be responsible for developing and motivating the engineering team ensuring they have clear objectives aligned with the wider operational strategy. Through regular onetoones training plans and structured performance reviews you will foster a highperforming team ensuring continuous development and succession planning.
Qualifications :
- Proven experience in a senior engineering role ideally within food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering
- Experience of leading site services (effluent allergen and hazards)
- Experience managing maintenance strategies and project planning
- A track record of leading teams driving performance and managing change
- Experience in a fastpaced evolving manufacturing environment
- Capital project management experience
- Familiarity with project management software
Additional Information :
Join Our Team: If youre ready to challenge the norm inspire others and make a real impact we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK family and take your career to the next level.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
