Senior Manager, Engineering

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

This is a key role within an exciting transition period at our Nuneaton site – our packaging center of excellence, supporting the relocation and commissioning of additional packaging lines and ongoing development of established lines in this automated-heavy environment.

A key role of the site senior leadership team (SLT), you’ll utilise a “boots-on-the-ground” approach to work within a collaborative environment which has been fostered to ensure successful integrations and cohesive relationships between key stakeholders, including operations and technical teams. This is also a role where you will be actively contributing to the communication of performance figures and working with stakeholders to drive for improvements.

You will have a people-focused approach to inspire, motivate, and lead an engaged team of engineers and spearhead the formal implementation of LEAN manufacturing frameworks, and upskilling the team to ensure effective rolling out of autonomous care and future proofing.

We are looking for you to bring your project management to the table in a structured approach to deliver the final stages of the equipment being delivered to the site and commissioning of these lines, with a drive for continuous improvement.

The site has a range of equipment, including robotic arms, conveyors, packaging, refrigeration, slicing, grating, and utilities & facilities.

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

Developing, mentoring, and leading a high-performing engineering team consisting of reliability, process improvement, asset care, and controls & automation engineers.

Being a visible, hands-on leader to support the continued development of collaboration between departments up- and down-stream.

Bringing a project management approach to the imbedding, implementation and commissioning of site equipment, with a focus on increased production levels.

Delivering continued development of PPMs to improve the site OEE.

Deliver value stream mapping for the site.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

An experience site engineering leader with a hands-on approach to drive credibility.

A strong communicator at all levels, with the ability to influence and collaborate, and be a contributor during SLT conversations.

A strategic thinker with the ability to outline the development of implementation of long-term plans, with experience working in environments which have received recent investment and showing adaptability to changing priorities.

Able to demonstrate a track record of developing and upskilling engineering teams, with the implementation of LEAN manufacturing.

An accomplished problem solver and decision maker, with a structured approach to challenges.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

Company car allowance

Private health care

Bonus scheme paid quarterly.

Autonomous and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas

Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows

Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.

Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing

Long service recognised every 5 years

Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay

Discounted branded products

Free, onsite parking

Individual allocated lockers

Subsidised staff restaurant

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Priority will be given to those currently at risk of redundancy or within a consultation process who exhibit the required skills for role.

Please ensure your manager is informed before applying for this position.

Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.

Our commitment is to produce high quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.

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