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