Engineering Manager

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The Role

This leadership position is responsible for overseeing a team of multi-skilled engineers within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Working as a key member of the site leadership team, you'll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting production efficiency, and implementing strategic engineering initiatives that align with Sofina's values and business goals.

The Ideal Candidate

You're a proven engineering leader with experience in food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced industry. You bring strong technical knowledge, excellent people management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You're passionate about developing teams, improving systems, and delivering results through collaboration and innovation.

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, we're committed to excellence, sustainability, and supporting our people. You'll be part of a dynamic organisation where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of food manufacturing.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of multiskilled engineers to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to support operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across equipment and processes.
• Monitor and report on engineering performance metrics.
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Drive the use of engineering reporting to glean meaningful insight.
• Manage spare parts inventory and supplier relationships.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation.