Head of Engineering

Lanesboroughschool; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 63,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is seeking a Head of Engineering to be responsible for the engineering functions at their facility in Northamptonshire. This role involves creating and implementing engineering strategies, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring operational objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership and relationship management skills, with experience in automated environments. This position offers a competitive salary up to £75k plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage and negotiate.
• Experience in an automated distribution centre or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business.
• Create and implement best practice engineering vision and strategy.
• Lead the Engineering team to ensure all operational plans are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

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Head of Engineering

Upto £75k + Excellent Benefits

Northamptonshire

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading FMCG business who are currently recruiting for a Head of Engineering at their facility in Northamptonshire.

Reporting into the Site Director, with direct reports, you will have overall responsibility and accountability for the Engineering function across the fully automated operation, which will include people and budgetary management.

Key Accountabilities As The Head Of Engineering

• Overall responsibility for Engineering activities across the business
• Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
• Lead the Engineering team to ensure all operational plans are met
• Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs
• Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
• Take ownership of the engineering policy, guidelines and any associated documents
• Initiate and develop creative and innovative engineering processes

The Ideal Person For The Head Of Engineering Role

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliersStrong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Experience of working within an automated distribution centre or manufacturing environment

This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application.

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