Senior Engineering Manager

Job Role : Senior Engineering Manager

Location : Merseyside

Salary : £80,000 - £88,000 DOE

Hours : Mon - Friday (days shifts)

Contract : Permanent

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Engineering Manager for our well-established Manufacturing client based in Merseyside.

You will be responsible for leading a large, multi-disciplinary engineering division, driving continuous improvements and delivering complex high-value projects.

You will have a strong background in Manufacturing Operations implementing TPM and SMED methodologies ensuring the highest standard of H&S processes are maintained.

As the Senior Engineering Manager your key responsibilities are :

Champion Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, embedding operational excellence principles across processes, systems, and team dynamics.

Provide strategic leadership to a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team, across various sites, building team capability through effective coaching and performance management.

Manage high value engineering projects, including new production lines / manufacturing equipment and facility expansions / refurbishments.

Drive improvements in OEE by applying Lean methodologies and TPM principles across manufacturing operations.

Implement AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability.

Lead production line optimisation by implementing standardised setup procedures and applying SMED techniques to reduce changeover times and increase productivity.

Establish and execute a structured reactive maintenance strategy.

Define and execute engineering strategies to support long term business growth.

Always Ensure full compliance with HSE and ATEX requirements.

As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will have :

Must have previous experience in a Senior Engineering Management role.

Must have Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Excellent Project Management experience - i.e. managing large-scale, complex projects, consistently delivering on time and within budget.

Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while driving cultural and organizational change.

Highly experienced in Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.

Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and hands-on leader with a proactive attitude.

If you are passionate about Engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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