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Engineering Manager

Chester Permanent View Job Description
Michael Page have been retained by a leading FMCG organisation to recruit an Engineering Manager for thier manufacturing facility near Chester. We are seeking and results driven, experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering function across a complex and challenging site.
  • Engineering Manager position for FMCG business near Chester
  • Exciting opportunity to join a well-established, growing organisation

About Our Client

This organisation operates across various countries across Europe's and is a leading organisations with its field. They are known for their innovative, sustainable production methods and strong partnerships with their customers and foster a collaborative, forwarding thinking culture.

Job Description

The Engineering Manager will report to the Site Manager and will be responsible for a team of 8 engineers and technicians across this complex facility. This role will form a crucial part of the site leadership team and will be responsible for driving operational excellence and cultural transformation across the department. They will:

  • Drive equipment efficiency to ensure optimum availability
  • Develop, embed and drive PPM schedules using Maximo systems
  • Provide guidance and leadership to the engineering team
  • Be accountable and lead investigations and RCA's ensuring all preventative actions are completed efficiently
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department
  • Collaborate with other department heads to align engineering strategies with business objectives
  • Manage and control departmental expenditure and labour spend within agreed budgets

The Successful Applicant

The successful Engineering Manager will possess a range of the following:

  • Experience within a similar role within the FMCG industry
  • Electrical Engineering background preferred with relevant degree (advantageous)
  • Demonstrable experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement methodology
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Passionate and energetic with s real drive to improve performance and culture
  • Strong leadership acumen with the ability to hold people to account

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range plus performance-based bonus of up to 10%.
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory leave.

This Engineering Manager position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving industrial/manufacturing organisation. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Contact
Leigh Holmshaw
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6822254
Phone number
+44 114 263 6014

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Chester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Leigh Holmshaw
Consultant phone
+44 114 263 6014
Job reference
JN-082025-6822254