Head of Engineering
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Purpose of Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Engineering to join a leading organization and take strategic and tactical responsibility for driving engineering excellence. This role is focused on delivering superior product development, quality, cost efficiency, and operational performance while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement engineering strategies to achieve business objectives.
* Manage financial performance, including labor, overtime, SLA agreements, utilities, and budgets.
* Ensure key performance metrics are met, such as PPM completion rates and asset downtime improvements.
* Lead and develop the engineering team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Promote employee engagement and a strong safety-first culture.
* Oversee contracts, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
1. Key Performance Measures:
* Achieving financial targets and efficiency gains.
* Reducing asset downtime and implementing process improvements.
* Delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Enhancing team development and engagement.
* Maintaining compliance with safety and legal standards.
2. Key Skills and Experience:
* Proven leadership experience, with 5+ years in senior engineering roles (preferably in the protein or food production sector).
* Expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
* Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
* Ability to lead and inspire teams, manage performance, and deliver operational excellence.
* Strategic and proactive approach with a customer-focused mindset.
3. Ideal Candidate Profile:
* A strong leader with a passion for driving continuous improvement.
* Agile, collaborative, and results-oriented.
* Skilled in managing budgets and operational KPIs.
* Dedicated to creating a unified, high-performing team environment.
* Experienced in managing complex projects from start to finish.
4. Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated professional to shape the engineering operations of a forward-thinking organization. You will play a key role in driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Contact Details
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Kevin Seth
kevin@everestps.co.uk
07907 861563
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