New Leadership Opportunity - Head of EngineeringBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.We are proud to partner with one of the top global leaders specialised in high-volume food manufacturing who is seeking a Head of Engineering expert to lead its flagship site in Bedfordshire, England. This is a pivotal career move for a visionary engineering leader ready to drive change, optimise performance, and leave a lasting mark on a critical site within a growing, future-focused business. As Head of Engineering, you will lead a dynamic and skilled team, driving operational excellence across a complex, multi-line production environment. Your focus will be on optimising performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering sustainable improvements that support long-term business growth. What You'll Be Doing:Lead and Inspire: Set the standard for technical excellence and team performance, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within engineering and maintenance. Own the Metrics: Drive results across asset reliability, preventative maintenance, equipment uptime, and energy efficiency. Monitor KPIs closely and implement strategies to meet and exceed targets. Ensure Operational Integrity: Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and food manufacturing compliance across all engineering activities, ensuring full audit and regulatory readiness. Champion Innovation: Spearhead capital investment projects, introduce new technologies, and embed engineering best practices that elevate operational capability. Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with departments across production, quality, planning, and supply chain to ensure alignment and seamless execution of operational goals. Build Capability: Mentor and develop your team, ensuring robust succession planning and a pipeline of future technical leaders. What We're Looking for:A proven senior engineering leader within food or FMCG manufacturing, ideally with experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Deep technical expertise in engineering compliance, reliability, and asset care strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, inspire accountability, and drive a high-performance culture. Strong grasp of CMMS systems, capital project delivery, and data-driven decision-making. Confident using digital tools (e.g., MS Office, SAP) and passionate about leveraging technology for operational improvement. Whats In It for You:A high-impact leadership role with significant scope to shape the future of engineering within a growing, progressive food manufacturing organisation. Autonomy to define and implement your strategic vision across people, systems, and processes. A values-driven culture that puts quality, safety, and people first. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking leadership team. If you're an experienced engineering leader looking for your next big move in food manufacturing, let's talk!Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
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Head of Engineering