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Lead Engineer

Ellesmere Port

Up to £50,000

Days

Are you an engineer looking for the next challenge where you can make a real impact?

We're seeking a Lead Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and driving results. This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead in an exciting environment where you'll have the freedom to innovate, optimise production, and improve systems and processes while managing a talented engineering team.

Roles & Responsibilities

Use your technical expertise to ensure our production site is running at its full potential, hitting or exceeding performance targets.
Monitor and analyse key production metrics and use them to drive improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Work closely with supply chain, maintenance, and quality control to keep our production line running smoothly and efficiently.
Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained in top working order, managing routine inspections, maintenance, and defect resolution.
Lead site improvement initiatives from start to finish, develop project plans, manage time lines and budgets, and deliver tangible results.
Ensure all production and engineering activities meet safety regulations and environmental standards, keeping everyone safe and compliant.
Identify new opportunities for process optimisation, and lead research and development projects to improve our production methods.
Oversee the Engineering team, guiding and managing resources to ensure manpower, equipment, and materials are used efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, ideally in Process or Mechanical Engineering.
A strong technical foundation, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills.
Leadership experience within a production or engineering environment, with a track record of driving results.
Outstanding communication and organisational skills to manage multiple moving parts and teams.
IOSH, NEEBOSH or equivalent safety qualifications are advantageous.

Why You Should Join Us

At our company, you'll be empowered to make decisions, take ownership, and implement the changes that drive success. We believe in continuous learning and development, meaning you'll have the chance to grow and refine your skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. From leading R&D projects to managing site operations, this role is perfect for an engineer who's ready to step up and take their career to the next level.

If you're ready to make a real difference, take charge of innovative projects, and drive performance improvements, this is the perfect role for you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes