Buckinghamshire, Eastern, United Kingdom
Posted today
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
* Job Title: Senior Engineering & Projects Manager
* Job Type: Permanent
* Location: Multi-site across Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Some Hybrid
* Client Industry: Global FMCG Manufacturer
Are you a Senior Engineering Manager ready to lead UK Group engineering standards, capital projects, and engineering operational excellence? Can you lead with impact and a world-class engineering toolbox? Are you an engineering Subject Matter Expert in a manufacturing environment? Driving world-class standards?
In this newly created, senior engineering leadership role, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering & Projects to join a growing global FMCG manufacturer.
As the Senior Engineering & Projects Manager, leading 10 Direct reports, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the engineering investment strategy, ensuring the seamless delivery of all CAPEX factory and services projects.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Engineering Project Management: Oversee and lead a portfolio of engineering projects to the highest standards across several sites within the cluster.
* Factory Services Leadership: Drive the effectiveness of utilities, optimizing processes.
* Engineering Compliance Champion: Ensure all engineering activities meet industry standards.
* Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented multi-disciplinary engineers and managers, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration.
* Project Management Expertise: A track record of successfully managing complex projects.
* Strategic Vision: The ability to think big picture while also diving into the details.
* Oversight of regulatory compliance, project management, team development, and continuous improvement.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the UK Operations Director, Site Engineering Managers, and the UK site management teams on all matters related to engineering within the cluster.
* Optimise and improve the plant’s productive capabilities to meet business demands, including the provision and efficient use of utilities (gas, water, electricity, compressed air), while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven Leadership: Significant experience in a senior engineering management role within the manufacturing sector.
* This could include Food, Drink, Pharma, and related consumer goods manufacturing, encompassing process and packaging.
* Mechanical/electrical qualification or equivalent, ideally a degree; even better if you are chartered!
* 5+ years of Engineering leadership experience; with exposure to FMCG environments ideal.
What’s on Offer
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for further training and development to help you stay at the top of your field.
* Impactful Work: Play a key role in the company’s success and making a tangible difference.
* Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and creativity.
* Company Bonus Scheme.
* Car Allowance or Car.
* Competitive Contributory Pension.
* Potential relocation; would prefer a local, visible leader.
If you’re a strategic thinker and natural inclusive people leader, with a passion for driving engineering excellence, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV or call Mike Butler on 01132123519 for a confidential chat.
#J-18808-Ljbffr