Site Engineering Manager; FMCG
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineering Manager to take overall responsibility for the engineering function at a busy FMCG manufacturing site.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for leading and developing the engineering team, delivering the planned maintenance strategy, improving site reliability and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, manage and develop the site engineering team.
- Deliver the planned preventative maintenance programme and improve engineering KPIs.
- Reduce production downtime through effective maintenance and rapid breakdown response.
- Manage engineering budgets, contractors, projects and site maintenance activity.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and legal requirements.
- Identify and deliver engineering, automation and continuous improvement projects.
- Work closely with Operations, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement teams.
- Ensure appropriate engineering spares, tools and facilities are maintained.
- Provide effective engineering leadership during breakdowns and operational emergencies.
You will be an experienced engineering leader with a background in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment
.
- HND/Degree or equivalent Engineering qualification.
- Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams.
- Strong maintenance and project engineering experience.
- Excellent problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
- Experience managing budgets and contractors.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of manufacturing performance.
- Knowledge of TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional to take ownership of a key site function and make a tangible impact on reliability, downtime, efficiency and profitability
, while playing a key role in future investment and technological development.
Occasional unsocial hours and call-out support will be required. Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the site.
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