Engineering Operational Manager

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies, with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future-ready Food Business with differentiation at its core that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and teamwork.

Kepak Meat Division UK operates across 3 manufacturing sites with 2,000 employees, producing a range of quality meat and protein-based food products for retail and foodservice customers. The division focuses on providing exceptional service and value to our stakeholders

This role will be based at our Merthyr site, working Monday - Friday.

Requirements

Role Purpose

To lead and transform the engineering function within a complex food manufacturing unit, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is pivotal in bridging engineering with production and other key functions, ensuring equipment reliability, team engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Lead a diverse team of engineers, supervisors, and support roles with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and performance development.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in engineering outcomes.
• Develop and implement structured training plans, ensuring skills are embedded and applied.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and career progression.

Operational Excellence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Planning & Execution

Key Skills & Experience

Desirable Attributes

Benefits