Engineering Team Leader (FMCG)
Are you ready to take charge of an essential operation and lead a dedicated team to success? We're seeking an Engineering Team Leader to oversee our teams, ensuring efficiency, safety, and top-notch service levels. As the Engineering Team Leader, you'll report directly to the Engineering Site Lead and supervise our multiskilled engineering team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians to ensure the efficient and safe operation of our food processing and packaging machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the engineering team to achieve operational targets and continuous improvement goals.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods for food processing and packaging equipment.
- Drive innovation and improvement projects to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production flow and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex engineering issues.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Mentor and develop team members through training and performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- Suitably qualified either through an engineering apprenticeship or similar
- Proven experience in a leadership role within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in food processing equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
12 hour shift 4 on 4 off 6am-6pm
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Stonehaven: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.