Head of Engineering
Posted a day ago
- Bottesford, Leicestershire
- Permanent
- car/car allowance and benefits
- £110,000 to £120,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Remote working with 50%, UK-wide
£110,000 - £120,000 pa + car/car allowance and excellent benefits.
As the Head of Engineering, you will be instrumental in leading the transformation of the engineering function. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing a cohesive engineering strategy that enhances technical capabilities and optimises asset/vendor management. You will play a key part in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Your leadership will be vital in navigating the significant changes occurring within the organisation, ensuring that the engineering function aligns seamlessly with strategic goals.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the technical and asset performanece across the UK network, to include; ensuring effective delivery of equipment performance in major infrastructure projects and empowerment of the engineering teams.
Build and sustain key internal relationships to drive effectiveness, productivity, and automation performance. Collaborate with procurement to manage vendor relationships.
Develop and deliver the engineering/technical masterplan for UK operations, focusing on automation, equipment standards, and the capability to fulfil significant CAPEX projects on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for automation engineering KPIs to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Key Skills/Experience:
Strong technical operations leadership with experience in managing assets and teams across diverse locations.
Proven ability in vendor management and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate rapid sector changes.
Influential and effective operation in a matrix organisation.
Experience with automated warehouses or manufacturing environments.
Change management and resilience skills are essential
Significant experience in multi-site and multi-national manufacturing supply chains or advanced 3PL operations.
Proven track record in managing engineering teams with exemplary people and change management skills.
Relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred.
Ability to perform under pressure with a commercially savvy approach to sourcing and negotiations.This is an excellent opportunity to join a time-sensitive operation. It would suit a commercially strong Manager who has the gravitas to gain respect from a multi-disciplined workforce and the experience needed to lead them through ongoing growth. If you have the skills and experience that we seek and thrive in a demanding environment, then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today.
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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role
£110,000 - £120,000 pa + car/car allowance and excellent benefits.
As the Head of Engineering, you will be instrumental in leading the transformation of the engineering function. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing a cohesive engineering strategy that enhances technical capabilities and optimises asset/vendor management. You will play a key part in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Your leadership will be vital in navigating the significant changes occurring within the organisation, ensuring that the engineering function aligns seamlessly with strategic goals.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the technical and asset performanece across the UK network, to include; ensuring effective delivery of equipment performance in major infrastructure projects and empowerment of the engineering teams.
Build and sustain key internal relationships to drive effectiveness, productivity, and automation performance. Collaborate with procurement to manage vendor relationships.
Develop and deliver the engineering/technical masterplan for UK operations, focusing on automation, equipment standards, and the capability to fulfil significant CAPEX projects on time and within budget.
Take responsibility for automation engineering KPIs to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Key Skills/Experience:
Strong technical operations leadership with experience in managing assets and teams across diverse locations.
Proven ability in vendor management and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate rapid sector changes.
Influential and effective operation in a matrix organisation.
Experience with automated warehouses or manufacturing environments.
Change management and resilience skills are essential
Significant experience in multi-site and multi-national manufacturing supply chains or advanced 3PL operations.
Proven track record in managing engineering teams with exemplary people and change management skills.
Relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred.
Ability to perform under pressure with a commercially savvy approach to sourcing and negotiations.This is an excellent opportunity to join a time-sensitive operation. It would suit a commercially strong Manager who has the gravitas to gain respect from a multi-disciplined workforce and the experience needed to lead them through ongoing growth. If you have the skills and experience that we seek and thrive in a demanding environment, then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today.
Processing Your Data
Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so.
Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role