Senior Engineering Manager

Howdens is looking for a highly capable, dynamic Senior Engineering Manager for our prestigious manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. 

As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will:

Be responsible for the effective delivery of Engineering Maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  While leading a multi disciplined Engineering Team and working cross functionally to deliver our Group Engineering Maintenance Strategy. Working closely with our operational teams to enhance the capability and performance of our facilities, production processes, and product QCDSP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Health and Safety, and People), ensuring technical and environmental legislative compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Lead a team of up to four Maintenance Managers
• Mechanical/Electrical team, comprising approximately fifty-five talented individuals.
• Manage significant budgets, including a maintenance budget of £3.1 million, a labour budget of £3.3 million, a utilities budget of £5.0 million, and an engineering inventory holding valued at £5.0 million.

What we’re looking for:

• A key engineering leader who aligns with Howden Group's operational objectives.
• A champion of continuous improvement with strong relationship-building and communication skills across the manufacturing Group.
• A strategic thinker with a focus on both immediate operations and long-term planning (1 to 3 years).

What will you be doing as a Senior Engineering Manager:

• Strategically manage, develop, and implement facility projects and plans in line with the group-wide Engineering Maintenance Strategy and associated standards and policies.
• Implement and uphold effective engineering and maintenance standards, adhering to technical, legislative, and group standards.
• Act as the custodian of manufacturing maintenance standards, developing, implementing, and maintaining these within the business.
• Lead and develop the site engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture, energy, and diligence while managing the operations budget.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing current processes through best practices and new technologies, creating a progressive working environment.
• Ensure efficient and effective resource allocation across the site.
• Manage the financial aspects of the site engineering function, including responsibility for capital expenditure for restoration and upgrades.
• Comply with SHE management systems, ensuring legal compliance.
• Liaise with external best practice and legislative bodies/authorities to ensure compliance while aligning with Group Wide policies.

What do you need to qualify for the Senior Engineering Manager:

• A degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience as a strong decision-maker who has successfully driven and influenced engineering teams through ambition and diligence in a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and implementing lean tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to performance manage and develop team members.
• 10 years of experience in a similar manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience with technical and environmental legislation and processes that ensure compliance.
• Proven operational management experience and change management capability.

What can we offer you:

• Competitive salary + annual company bonus scheme of up to 25%.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
• Free daily meal at the on-site canteen.
• 25 days of holiday + bank holidays per year, with the opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events.

About Howdens:

Howden Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Our ambitious and credible growth plan builds on last year’s £2.3 billion in sales. Howdens offers a fast-paced, commercial environment with a strong entrepreneurial ethos, competitive salaries, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, making it one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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