Job Description
Lead, Innovate, and Drive Continuous Improvement in a Dynamic FMCG Environment
Are you a strategic, hands-on Engineering Manager with a passion for continuous improvement, leadership, and site excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced food manufacturing environments and have a strong electrical bias? If so, Valeo Foods UK wants you to be part of our journey!
Why Join Us?
At Valeo Foods UK, we are shaping the future of food manufacturing through innovation, engineering excellence, and a high-performing team culture. As Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in building and managing a cohesive, functional, and results-driven engineering team aligned with our ambitious 5-year business strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading and Developing a High-Performing Engineering Team
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
* Drive performance enhancements through structured training, coaching, and succession planning
* Ensure engineering standards align with best practices in health & safety, quality, and operational excellence
Optimising Engineering Performance
* Reduce downtime through reactive and preventative maintenance strategies
* Use data and root cause analysis to identify and implement long-term improvements
* Drive capital investment planning and project execution
Managing Site Services & Compliance
* Ensure effective use and monitoring of utilities & site services
* Maintain compliance with CCL targets and provide regular reporting
* Oversee contractors, suppliers, and on-site maintenance
Qualifications
* Strong electrical bias with a background in food manufacturing or FMCG
* Proven experience in engineering leadership, site services, and H&S compliance
* Expertise in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and capital project management
* Passionate about developing people, driving efficiency, and delivering outstanding results
Additional Information
We offer a wide range of exciting benefits including 25 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, a rewards and discount portal, free and discounted products and Company events run throughout the year.