Engineering Maintenance Manager

Engineering Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing Business

Company: True North Talent Recruitment

Location: Chester

Position:Engineering Maintenance Manager

Salary: Competitive, circa 60,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits

About Us: True North Talent is a recruitment company, dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. We are thrilled to partner with a leading food manufacturing business based in the midlands. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team.

Role Overview: As the Engineering Maintenance Manager, you will be a vital driving force behind the maintenance and operational efficiency of our client's food manufacturing facility. You will spearhead a team of skilled engineers and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless production processes, uphold quality standards, and optimize equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute maintenance schedules, prioritize projects, and manage resources effectively.
• Drive initiatives to identify and implement process improvements, predictive maintenance strategies, and technology upgrades.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to source quality parts and services, negotiating favourable terms.
• Act as a technical expert, providing guidance on complex engineering issues and participating in troubleshooting efforts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in engineering supervisory/team leader/management role within the manufacturing industry, with extensive leadership experience.
• Strong technical background with expertise in maintenance and reliability practices.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering team.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in implementing maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong project management skills, capable of prioritising tasks and delivering results within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, circa 60,000 per annum.
• Bonus and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a skilled engineering team.
• Chance to work with a market-leading food manufacturing business.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Process: If you are an accomplished Engineering Manager with a passion for operational excellence and a desire to contribute to the success of a prominent food manufacturing business, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Emma Symonds