Engineering Manager - Newton Abbot

Engineering Qualification (HND/Degree).

Proven, demonstrable experience within FMCG environments and a track record of delivering sustainable improvements.

Excellent Leadership Qualities.

Proven ability to set, manage/control revenue and capital budgets.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Techniques.

Proven track record of specifying and running medium to large scale projects from conception to completion.

Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance and standards.

Knowledge of RCM techniques and principles.

Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Knowledge of food and dairy principles and processes.

The ability to use all aspects of MS Office including MS Project, Smartsheet and SharePoint.

Experience of commissioning and installation of machines.

Experience of negotiation of service contracts and control of contractors.

We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.

We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:

competitive holiday allowance

non-contributory pension scheme

life cover

healthcare cash back plan

cycle to work scheme

subsidised Yeo Valley products and services

preferential rates with our partners

annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year)

learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.

Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction .

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