Overview
Engineering Manager – Food Manufacturing – Bristol – Up to £85,000.
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking to make a real impact in a thriving food manufacturing environment? Our client, a well-established and growing food production company, is seeking a hands-on leader to drive operational excellence and engineering efficiency at their Bristol site.
The Role
As the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless collaboration between the engineering and operations teams. This position requires someone with strong leadership skills and the ability to align engineering priorities with production goals. If you have experience working closely with operations—or better yet, a background in operations management—this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to enhance performance and reliability.
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure engineering solutions support production efficiency.
- Oversee planned maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce downtime.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety regulations.
The Candidate
- Previous experience as an Engineering Manager in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Strong background in liaising with operations, with a proven ability to align engineering strategies with production needs.
- Experience in operations management would be a significant advantage.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of up to £85,000, depending on experience.
- A key leadership role in a respected food manufacturing business.
- A chance to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a real difference.
