Engineering Supervisor

A market-leading food manufacturer in the Sheffield area is looking for an Engineering Team Leader / Supervisor to take ownership of engineering performance within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading engineers, setting standards, and staying close to the engineering function, while having the freedom to run their team without unnecessary interference.

You’ll be given real autonomy to manage the shift, prioritise work, and influence how engineering supports production.

Shifts - 4 on 4 off days/nights 

You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers

• Take responsibility for engineering performance, reliability, and downtime

• Balance hands-on engineering support with leadership and decision-making

• Prioritise breakdowns, PPMs, and resources in a high-volume environment

• Set clear standards around safety, quality, and engineering best practice

• Work closely with production to ensure safe, efficient operations

This role values strong engineering judgement as much as strong people leadership.

• Experience leading engineers in a manufacturing or production environment

• A solid engineering background with the credibility to lead from the front

• Strong people management skills - communication, accountability, and structure

• Food manufacturing experience is ideal but not essential

• Comfortable working at pace and making decisions under pressure

• Genuine opportunity to progress within a market-leading business

• Autonomy to run the engineering team and influence site standards

• A well-invested site with ongoing improvement projects

• A role where engineering leadership is valued and visible

If you’re an engineering leader who wants ownership, progression, and the freedom to make an impact, this is worth a conversation.