Engineering Manager / Scrum Manager, Home Based

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D R Newitt Recruitment
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Kent, South East England; England
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We are partnering with a market-leading FMCG and food manufacturing business experiencing massive growth. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to drive operational excellence, asset performance, and automation at a state-of-the-art facility. Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will transform the engineering function into a data-driven, highly reliable operation. Lead & Transform: Take full operational ownership of the Engineering and Facilities teams. Embed CMMS, asset tagging, and performance dashboards to track true cost of ownership. Deliver high asset availability/OEE and reduce unplanned downtime using lean principles. Commercial Ownership: Manage complex maintenance budgets, spare parts strategies, and contractor delivery. Proven Engineering Management experience within FMCG or high-volume manufacturing (24/7 environment preferred). A track record of delivering high asset reliability, automation programmes, and budget management. A data-driven change champion who can translate strategy into clear engineering priorities. Engineering degree/vocational equivalent and formal H&S qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH) are highly desirable.

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