Engineering Director

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Allerton Bishop Search Full time

Allerton Bishop is partnering with a global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to appoint an
Engineering Director
to lead site-wide engineering operations in the UK. This is a pivotal leadership role within a complex, high-volume GMP environment, responsible for shaping engineering strategy, driving operational excellence, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

The successful candidate will oversee a large, multi-disciplinary engineering function, including maintenance, utilities, facilities, and automation. They will be accountable for site reliability, equipment uptime, and technical standards, while championing Lean, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Opex programs to deliver sustainable performance gains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Engineering Function:
    Provide strategic and operational leadership to a large, experienced team covering maintenance, utilities, and site services.
  • Implement TPM and Preventive Maintenance:
    Design and execute Total Productive Maintenance and reliability programs to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement:
    Deploy Lean tools to drive measurable improvements.
  • Operational Excellence:
    Lead daily and weekly performance reviews, tracking KPIs to identify trends, resolve issues, and sustain improvements.
  • Compliance and Governance:
    Ensure full compliance with GMP, EHS, and data integrity requirements across all engineering and maintenance activities.
  • Capability Development:
    Build technical depth within the team, coach managers and engineers, and develop a high-performance culture that supports long-term operational success.
  • Capital & Asset Management:
    Oversee engineering budgets, capital expenditure, and lifecycle planning to ensure optimal use of resources and asset longevity.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Industry Expertise:
    Significant experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG or food manufacturing.
  • Technical Background:
    Strong foundation in maintenance, utilities, or process engineering, with proven success managing complex technical operations.
  • Operational Leadership:
    Demonstrable experience leading large teams and driving site-wide engineering transformation programs.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset:
    Proven track record delivering Lean, Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM), or Opex initiatives with quantifiable business impact.
  • Influential Communicator:
    Skilled at engaging cross-functional teams, building alignment, and fostering collaboration across operations, quality, and manufacturing functions.

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