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Location: Merseyside
Salary: 80,000 - 88,000 DOE
Hours: Mon - Friday (days shifts)
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Engineering Manager for our well-established Manufacturing client based in Merseyside.
You will be responsible for leading a large, multi-disciplinary engineering division, driving continuous improvements and delivering complex high-value projects.
You will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations implementing TPM and SMED methodologies ensuring the highest standard of H&S processes are maintained.
As the Senior Engineering Manager your key responsibilities are:
- Champion Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, embedding operational excellence principles across processes, systems, and team dynamics.
- Provide strategic leadership to a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team, across various sites, building team capability through effective coaching and performance management.
- Manage high value engineering projects, including new production lines/manufacturing equipment and facility expansions/refurbishments.
- Drive improvements in OEE by applying Lean methodologies and TPM principles across manufacturing operations.
- Implement AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability.
- Lead production line optimisation by implementing standardised setup procedures and applying SMED techniques to reduce changeover times and increase productivity.
- Establish and execute a structured reactive maintenance strategy.
- Define and execute engineering strategies to support long term business growth.
- Always Ensure full compliance with HSE and ATEX requirements.
As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will have :
- Must have previous experience in a Senior Engineering Management role.
- Must have Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Excellent Project Management experience - i.e. managing large-scale, complex projects, consistently delivering on time and within budget.
- Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while driving cultural and organizational change.
- Highly experienced in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.
- Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and hands-on leader with a proactive attitude.
If you are passionate about Engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
