Manufacturing Operations Manager

1 month ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom The Sterling Choice Ltd Full time

The Sterling Choice Ltd is a leading Global Food Manufacturing Group undergoing an exciting period of transformation.

This unique opportunity is focused on standardising processes across its European operations, which has enabled the introduction of a new role responsible for end-to-end project delivery.

About the Role

You'll report to the Site Engineering Manager and work hands-on across all aspects of the project lifecycle. You will have full ownership of the site's projects, managing each phase while working cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery.

Projects range from continuous improvement initiatives to larger capital expenditure upgrades, with annual investments averaging £1.5 million. Typical scope includes improvements to production lines, machinery upgrades, and small-scale redesigns.

You'll play an integral part in larger scale projects and installations, likely around £20m mark.

Working within a highly skilled and driven Engineering Department that boasts 90% uptime—a significant achievement compared to previous years.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're seeking a seasoned engineer with a background in Maintenance or Engineering Management, ideally from food, FMCG, or pharma environments. You'll bring a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, a 24/7 mentality, and the ability to manage complexity and automation.

Experience with chilled production environments is a plus, as the pace here is high. As the number 2 for all things Engineering, you will have relevant experience from within a management role and have the necessary drive and gravitas to progress to a more senior role within a 2 year period.

Key Qualities:

  • Leadership: Minimum 18 months in a supervisory or management role, capable of growing and mentoring an engineering team.
  • Project Ownership: Ability to take full responsibility for projects and bring them to completion autonomously.
  • Lean Techniques: Knowledge of Lean principles (e.g., SMED) and experience with OEE, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Location: As occasional weekend attendance is required, candidates should live locally.

We offer a competitive salary of approximately £65,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact in a supportive environment.



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