Engineering Manager

Rotherham

Days (Mon-Fri)

Shillito Group are recruiting for an Engineering Manager for a major manufacturing client in Rotherham.

This role leads the Cold End Engineering function - the part of the process where product is inspected, handled, conveyed and prepared for dispatch.

You''ll run the department.
You''ll lead from the front.
You''ll set the standard.

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of engineering technicians
• Owning Health & Safety, driving standards daily
• Managing breakdowns and keeping production moving
• Planning work through CMMS and ensuring completion
• Managing budgets, labour and resource
• Delivering toolbox talks and developing capability
• Providing technical support to engineers across shifts
• Managing contractors, permits and risk assessments
• Driving improvements, projects and PPM optimisation
• Stepping in for senior leadership when required

• Strong manufacturing / FMCG maintenance background
• Apprentice trained electrical engineer
• HNC/HND or equivalent
• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Comfortable owning performance, budget and delivery
• A problem-solver who takes action

Desirable:

• Experience with inspection equipment, conveyors, palletisation or automation
• Lean / SMED experience
• ILM Level 5 or similar

• Leads from the front
• Takes ownership
• Makes decisions
• Drives standards
• Delivers under pressure
• No shortcuts

• You''ll own a critical part of the operation
• You''ll shape the team and standards
• You''ll make a visible impact

This is for someone who wants to run a department properly, not sit behind a desk.

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