About Our Client
One of the world's leading FMCG companies, renowned for their portfolio of iconic brands and commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
With a rich heritage spanning over two centuries, the company operates on a global scale, bringing a diverse range of products to millions of consumers. They are dedicated to excellence and maintaining strong ties to their communities, while continually driving growth through cutting-edge practices and a focus on people and planet. Their values center on integrity, teamwork, and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences to customers around the world.
Job Description
1. Lead Engineering Excellence:
o Spearhead the optimisation of all engineering operations, utilising processes to achieve world-class standards in productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
o Drive innovation and transformational change, combining technology and people processes to enhance efficiency and adaptability.
2. Build and Develop a High-Performing Team:
o Role model the company values, actively coaching and developing your team through robust management practices.
o Foster effective communication and create development opportunities that align with the company's strategic objectives.
o Establish robust workforce and succession plans, ensuring readiness for future challenges.
3. Ensure Compliance and Standards:
o Oversee health, safety, environment, quality, and reliability standards, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
o Support employees in achieving these standards through coaching, training, and resource allocation.
4. Asset Quality and Reliability:
o Lead the Progressive Maintenance (PM) pillar, ensuring the continuous improvement of the factory's assets.
o Play a key role in site leadership, contributing to the overall strategic direction and success of the site.
5. Strategic Engineering Leadership:
o Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the brewery and broader business goals.
o Manage budgets, capital plans, and long-term planning to ensure the engineering department meets or exceeds annual targets.
The Successful Applicant
* Degree in Science or Engineering; Chartered Engineer status is required.
* Practical engineering qualifications or a time-served apprenticeship are highly valued.
* Senior leadership experience within a Head of Engineering role, with strong exposure to food/beverage manufacturing.
* Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams.
* Expertise in coaching across all levels using the learn-do-teach principle.
* Extensive experience in implementing World Class Supply Chain processes in fast-moving consumer goods or chemical environments.
* Advanced knowledge of manufacturing cost management.
What's on Offer
The successful candidate for this Head of Engineering role will be offered a highly competitive salary and package.
You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team within a renowned global brand. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering and a drive to achieve excellence, I'd love to hear from you!#J-18808-Ljbffr