Company Description
Westmill, part of the Associated British Foods group and established in 1988, is one of the largest suppliers of flour, rice, spices, sauces, edible oils, and noodles to UK and European ethnic wholesalers, food service, industrial sectors, and major grocery retailers. The business serves ethnic communities and Indian and Chinese restaurants across most EU countries, supported by a strong portfolio of well-recognized brands such as Amoy, Rajah, Green Dragon, Pride, Elephant Atta, Tolly Boy, Asli, Habib, Guru, and Lucky Boat. Westmill is committed to diversity and has a strong passion for ethnic food, aiming to provide high-quality products that meet consumer needs. Operations are spread across four key sites, including rice milling and packing in Selby, oil canning and packaging in Enfield, value-added products and noodles at a purpose-built facility in Trafford Park, Manchester, and a European office in Diemen, Holland.
Role Description
The Site Engineering Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Westmill’s Trafford Park facility. This role oversees all engineering activities on site, ensuring production equipment and utilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The Site Engineering Manager leads the engineering team, manages maintenance plans, coordinates improvement and capital projects, and supports food manufacturing operations to meet performance, quality, and safety targets. Daily responsibilities include planning and prioritizing maintenance work, troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with production and quality teams, managing engineering budgets, and driving continuous improvement in plant reliability and asset care. The role also champions health and safety standards, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the development of engineering talent on site.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in Engineering Management, including leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing site-wide engineering functions.
- Proficiency in Maintenance Management, including preventive and predictive maintenance planning, breakdown management, and asset reliability improvement.
- Skill in Budgeting and cost control, with the ability to manage engineering spend, optimize resources, and support capital investment planning.
- Background in Food Manufacturing or related process industries, with understanding of hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards for food production.
- Demonstrated Project Management skills, including planning, executing, and delivering engineering and improvement projects on time and within scope.
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (e.g., mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering).
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment, and safe systems of work in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
- Experience with CMMS and continuous improvement methodologies
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