Job Description

Operational Excellence and Engineering Manager

South Wales | Permanent | 45,000 - 50,000


We're working with a forward-thinking manufacturing site in South Wales to find a skilled

Operational Excellence and Engineering Manager

. This leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives on improving processes, solving technical challenges, and making a real impact on operational performance. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and want to take ownership of engineering functions within a high-performing environment, this could be the ideal next step.

About the Role

In this varied and hands-on position, you'll lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across the site. Reporting to the Factory Manager, you'll oversee proactive maintenance planning, rapid fault resolution, and compliance with industry standards and internal processes. You'll also mentor a small technical team and collaborate with key stakeholders across production, quality, and HSE to ensure smooth and safe operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the site's

continuous improvement strategy

using Lean and Six Sigma tools Overseeing and optimising

preventative and corrective maintenance plans

Managing site facilities and

responding to urgent breakdowns (approx. 20%)

Coaching technicians in

first-line maintenance and root cause analysis

Ensuring compliance with standards such as

ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001

, and

HACCP

Supporting internal and external audits and driving action plans Leading engineering projects and identifying opportunities for upgrades or investment Promoting a

5S and safety-first culture

throughout the site

What We're Looking For

Time-served engineer or qualified to HNC/HND/Degree level in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering Strong background in

continuous improvement

and

lean methodologies

Hands-on experience in maintenance within a

regulated manufacturing environment

Confident with

PPM systems, Lockout/Tagout, risk assessments

, and engineering change control Experience coaching others and contributing to audits and compliance frameworks Calm under pressure, with a proactive, structured approach to solving problems

Salary, Location & Benefits

Salary:

45,000 - 50,000

Location:

South Wales (on-site)

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Benefits:

Competitive package with development opportunities (please confirm or add specifics)

Ready to Apply?

If you're a practical leader with a drive for excellence and a background in engineering and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this opportunity further or get in touch for a confidential discussion.