Head of Engineering - Global FMCG Business

As the Head of Engineering, you will be accountable for delivering the engineering and maintenance strategy across all manufacturing sites within the UK portfolio to deliver best in class performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Delivery.

Client Details

My client is a global FMCG manufacturing business with a strong focus on sustainability within it's operations.

Description

As the Head of Engineering, your accountability and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to;

Implement the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance and ensure that the teams work to close out actions and issues identified through accidents, incidents, and near misses.
Promoting continuous improvement in line with business objectives to deliver the ISO45001 management system
Effectively lead, manage, and coach the engineering function ensuring an integrated and collaborative approach in the implementation of business priorities
The creation and delivery of the engineering strategy, to be delivered and rolled out across your sites in line with the commercial objectives set by the business
Deliver world class engineering standards across the functional landscape and drive for lean engineering processes / methodologies
Effective asset care management to ensure sustainable development of the manufacturing processes, economics of operation and safety to life and property
Ensures the technical development of the plant related to investments, manages all asset including machines and buildings manages energy and water supplies
Responsible for the continuous improvement of utilities and water reduction
Responsible for the development of Capex projects to support in the delivery of the operational ans sustainability objectives of the businessProfile

As the Head of Engineering you will have a proven track record of leading a large, single site, Engineering function or one across multiple locations. You will have a proven track record of delivering excellence through safety, employee development and reliability. Key selection criteria will include, but not be limited to;

Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body
Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification
Demonstrable experience of leading an engineering function (ideally within a FMCG or manufacturing business), with a proven track record in strategic engineering leadership, delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes, and systems
A good understanding of health and safety, especially relating to steam generation, compressed air generation and refrigeration.
Demonstrated ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements, drive efficiency, and increase quality
Proven project management experience having delivered Capex projects historically
Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level, ideally having operated at a multi–site levelJob Offer

In addition to joining a fantastic global business with a strong sense of purpose and values, you will receive a highly competitive basic salary as well as a car allowance, bonus and further corporate benefits