Client Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading international organisation whose companies support a number of successful brands across the food, textiles and speciality ingredient sectors.
The organisation has seen significant investment across all aspects of the business as it continues to cement its position as a key player in the food manufacturing sector.
Job Description
Reporting to the general manager the role of chief engineer is key to the future development of this strategic manufacturing site. This is a business critical role with responsibility for all engineering related activities on site.
Your role is to provide strategic direction and leadership in order to drive cultural change within a traditional engineering environment. You will be required to set engineering standards, introduce modern engineering methods and coach and develop staff to deliver a world class engineering function.
Candidate Description
As an experienced engineering leader you will be able to demonstrate excellent technical and leadership skills developed within a modern manufacturing environment. You must have previous experience of managing cultural change within a traditional engineering environment. Food experience would be an advantage but is not essential. You will have strong personal drive, clear communication and coaching skills and a desire to drive engineering performance through clear objectives. The role offers an excellent basic salary, car, bonus and benefits package.