Engineering Shift Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Are you an existing Engineering Shift Manager, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Team Leader looking for a new challenge with an established and growing food manufacturer?

Our client, an international leader in their field. They're currently undergoing an exciting period of investment and seeking a proactive Engineering Shift Manager to lead, develop and motivate a shift engineering team made up of an Engineering Team Leader and Multi-skilled Engineers.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead from the front, ensuring production continuity and the safe, efficient operation of site assets.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead and develop the shift engineering team to maximise OEE and equipment reliability

* Ensure rapid response to breakdowns, minimising downtime and production disruption

* Plan and deliver PPM activities to a high standard

* Work closely with production and technical teams to maintain plant performance and product quality

* Support continuous improvement initiatives alongside asset care and projects teams

* Manage key engineering KPIs including downtime, PPM completion and response times

The ideal candidate:

* Time-served and qualified (minimum Level
3) in a relevant engineering discipline

* Experience in a leadership role such as Engineering Shift Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader

* Background in fast-paced FMCG environments (food, drink, packaging, pharma or similar)

* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repair capability

* Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. Shire, Pirana, Holistic, etc.)

* Strong communicator with a proactive, hands-on leadership style

You will be joining an experienced engineering team, managed by a down to earth, conscientious and professional leadership team within a robust company.

To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact Oli Edwards on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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