An opportunity to the engineering agenda at a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site, driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Client Details
Michael Page is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturing business to recruit an Engineering Manager for its Gateshead facility. The organisation employs over 5,000 colleagues across multiple manufacturing sites and supplies products to global markets.
Description
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Engineering Manager will be a key member of the site leadership team, with full responsibility for the engineering function. You will ensure site assets are maintained to minimise downtime, maximise efficiency, and support safe, high-quality production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead, manage, and develop the site engineering team across maintenance, site services, projects, and engineering in a 24/6 manufacturing operation
*Drive a proactive maintenance strategy to improve asset reliability and overall equipment effectiveness
*Identify and deliver opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across all site assets
*Lead reliability initiatives, including root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions to achieve key engineering and maintenance KPIs
*Build team capability through targeted training, development plans, and closing skills gaps
*Work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, and other site functions to deliver site objectives
*Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality standards at all times


Profile
The successful Engineering Manager will possess a range of the following:


*Proven experience within a food manufacturing environment
*Extensive people management experience in a senior Engineering leadership role
*Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and best-practice maintenance methodologies
*Sound understanding of Continuous Improvement and reliability-focused maintenance approaches
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Highly organised, analytical, and confident in problem-solving


Job Offer
*Salary circa £65,000
*10% performance-related bonus
*A key leadership role within a well-established, European-wide manufacturing organisation


If you are an experienced Engineering Manager looking to make an impact in the FMCG sector, we encourage you to apply and become part of this innovative organisation.