Description:
This is a pivotal, senior leadership role within a SME, group owned business. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for manufacturing, engineering, and operation,, ensuring reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement across the gro
up. The R
- ole:Lead and develop the manufacturing and engineering functions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality across all production operati
- ons.Deliver world-class operational performance through robust process control, preventative maintenance, and data-driven decision-mak
- ing.Oversee capital investment projects, asset management, and technical upgrades across multiple production si
- tes.Champion lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiati
- ves.Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering and production performance with overall business strat
- egy.Develop, mentor, and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excelle
nce. About
- You:A qualified Engineer (mechanical, electrical or manufacturing discipl
- ine).Proven experience in leading manufacturing and engineering functions, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods, or packaging environm
- ents.Highly hands-on leader, visible on the shop floor and deeply involved in technical and operational problem-sol
- ving.Strong track record in improving plant reliability, OEE, and cost con
- trol.Commercially astute, with the ability to link operational metrics to business perform
- ance.Excellent people leader, capable of building strong, motivated, and technically capable t
eams.