Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK, we’re the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic engineering team? We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Engineering Manager to join our team at Valeo Foods UK.
At Valeo Foods UK, we're dedicated to crafting delicious confectionary treats that bring joy to millions. Our Cleckheaton site is at the heart of this mission, and we're looking for a talented Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team to new heights of success.
Your Role: Reporting to the Factory Manager, you'll be responsible for leading our engineering team through strong and effective leadership. Your duties will include:
- Developing and implementing maintenance strategies
- Improving key engineering KPIs such as downtime, productivity, and OEE
- Managing the engineering budget
- Introducing maintenance strategies to support business objectives
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
- Effective leadership skills
- Understanding of engineering compliance requirements
- Recognised qualification in engineering and management
- Experience in building high-performing teams
- Sound commercial skills with stakeholder interaction
- Full understanding of CMMS and PPM systems
Behaviours and Qualities:
- Curious
- Collaborative
- Inspiring
- Empowering
- Decisive
- Coach/Mentor
Additional Information
Join Our Team: If you're ready to challenge the norm, inspire others, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK family and take your career to the next level.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
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