Chief Engineer

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About Us: Join 2Sisters Food Group, a leading name in the food manufacturing industry, at our Site D site in West Bromwich. We are looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead our engineering team and drive our strategic initiatives.

The Role: As a Chief Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our engineering operations, ensuring the smooth running of our Site D, West Bromwich site. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by driving change, improving maintenance systems, and building a strong, motivated team.

You will be responsible for overseeing a team of 34 engineers and support staff, managing maintenance operations for a site processing 900,000 chickens per week. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong mechanical engineering knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Lead and manage the engineering team including frontline managers, utilities manager, administrators, and engineering graduates
• Oversee maintenance and engineering operations to ensure smooth, efficient production
• Manage and improve the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to enhance maintenance planning and execution
• Conduct regular meetings with engineering teams, site management, and operational stakeholders
• Provide coaching, development, and support to engineers and technical staff

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in engineering within a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in change management, strategy deployment, and team development
• Ability to manage complex maintenance operations and improve engineering systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salary and Package
• Relocation assistance on offer if required
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid
• 50% discount at Boparan Restaurant Group (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails)
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us? At 2Sisters Food Group, we value innovation, teamwork, and dedication. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic role and make a significant impact on our operations. If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional ready to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you!