Production & Engineer Manager, Basildon Roastery (FTC - March 2026)

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At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We're reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go - we've got you covered.

We may be a global brand, but we haven't forgotten our roots. That's where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities, and help your local community too.

As Production & Engineer Manager you will ensure seamless production at Costa Roastery through a well structured, end to end process that meets business volume demands. Maintain production targets while driving efficiency, reducing costs per kilo, and minimizing waste.

We also want to help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day.

And as Production & Engineer Manager, there's never been a better time to join.

We're passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

What you'll do

This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with third-party suppliers and in-house engineers to plan and coordinate all preventative and reactive maintenance activities for optimal performance. You will,

• Plan and coordinate all activities to meet customer deadlines, key priorities, and quality standards while proactively liaising with other departments.
• Maintain SLAs with suppliers, ensuring minimal production disruption, while overseeing maintenance schedules, equipment monitoring, and spare part availability.
• Ensure the roastery meets UK regulations, global manufacturing standards, and company H&S policies, working closely with the Compliance Manager.
• Manage a diverse team effectively, driving performance through coaching, mentoring, and regular meetings while leading change across cultures.
• Implement robust Root Cause Analysis, sustain systems and processes, and drive engineering and maintenance efficiency for long term operational success.

Who you are

It's your unique ingredients we're interested in. You will have:

• Strong knowledge in manufacturing processes, engineering design, mechanical/electrical systems, and problem-solving techniques.
• Project Management and proven ability to lead project teams, manage the shop floor, and drive project activities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Skilled in applying Lean manufacturing principles (5S, KanBan, OEE) and other CI methodologies to optimize efficiency and performance.
• Expertise in end-to-end planning, ensuring smooth operations, and a strong communicator who fosters alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Combining business and management experience with effective third-party supplier management to drive seamless operations and project success.

Location: Onsite, Roastery, Basildon

Other details

• Job Family UK_B Grade_SC
• Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD) Global Functions - Procurement / Supply Chain
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Fixed Term Contract

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