Engineering Manager

Position: Engineering Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Location: Somerset (Commutable from Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Yeovil) Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday - Friday Zest Engineering is working closely with a hight reputable food manufacturer in the South West. Job Overview: As the Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading, mentoring, and growing a team of engineers. You will oversee the entire engineering process, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys both people management and hands-on technical leadership. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage maintenance activities and resources for designated areas. * Lead and implement the plant's maintenance strategy. * Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance autonomous, preventative, and curative maintenance programs. * Coordinate TPM learning/training plans with the TPM Coach and Factory Manager, creating both on-the-job and classroom learning opportunities. Recommend improvements or new training programs. * Provide regular updates on PPM execution, identifying challenges and offering solutions for continuous improvement. * Uphold company standards within the factory, acting as a change agent to promote continuous improvement. * Ensure line efficiency while maintaining the maintenance budget, using PDCA principles, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques. * Lead sustainability efforts in the designated areas of responsibility. * Work with departmental leaders to minimise downtime during maintenance activities. * Establish optimal methods and equipment for both new and existing operations. * Innovate to improve the plant's operations and overall efficiency. * Ensure the maintenance team is properly trained and regularly evaluated. Key Requirements: * 5+ years of experience in engineering, with experience in a leadership role. * Strong background with the Food industry (FMCG) * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make high-level technical decisions. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on partnership. To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact George for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) / (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)