Reliability Engineering Manager - FMCG Plant Optimizer

Premier Foods Plc; Moreton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team and enhance site performance. Responsibilities include budgeting for maintenance, implementing safety best practices, and driving improvements in productivity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience in the food or FMCG sector, and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary plus attractive benefits offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave plus option to purchase additional days

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Rewards and Discount platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within food or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience in data analysis and performance insights.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the engineering reliability budget owner.
• Work with procurement and operations to identify productivity initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements within maintenance programmes.
• Manage critical spares and inventory control.
• Ensure all site safety best practices are adhered to.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance insights

SAP

Equipment reliability techniques

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team and enhance site performance. Responsibilities include budgeting for maintenance, implementing safety best practices, and driving improvements in productivity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience in the food or FMCG sector, and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary plus attractive benefits offered.