Head of Engineering – Manufacturing

FRS Recruitment ·www.frsrecruitment.com

Location West Cork, Cork, Ireland
Salary EUR 85,000 - 86,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Production Manufacturing & Materials West Cork Maintenance Manager Food Production
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Head of Engineering / Senior Projects Manager

💼 €85,000+ DOE | 🚗 Car Allowance | 🎯 10–15% Bonus

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Engineering / Senior Projects Manager to take a key leadership role within a major multinational manufacturing organisation.

Reporting to the Site Director, you will lead the engineering and project function while overseeing a portfolio of strategic CAPEX, site development and continuous improvement projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading and developing the site Engineering & Projects teams
  • Managing major CAPEX projects from concept through to commissioning
  • Developing and delivering the site engineering and investment strategy
  • Managing multiple projects, budgets, timelines, risks and resources
  • Supporting site expansion, capacity increases and process optimisation
  • Managing contractors, consultants, suppliers and engineering partners
  • Driving engineering improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality and sustainability
  • Providing technical leadership to manufacturing and site operations
  • Reporting project performance and investment progress to senior leadership

The Person

We are looking for an experienced engineering/project leader with:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years' senior engineering leadership/project management experience
  • Strong track record delivering CAPEX projects on time and within budget
  • Experience managing engineering teams and external contractors
  • Excellent project, financial and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong knowledge of automation, manufacturing and process technologies
  • Experience within FMCG, food, dairy or process manufacturing would be advantageous
  • PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification desirable

Package

💰 €85,000+ salary DOE
🚗 Car allowance
🎯 10% bonus + potential 15% stretch
🏥 100% family health insurance after probation
💰 Generous Pension
🌴 4.5 weeks annual leave
📈 Annual salary reviews & share scheme
🛡️ Income protection & life assurance
🍽️ Subsidised canteen & sick pay scheme
🌍 Excellent career development opportunities within a multinational organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader to influence major investment, expansion and operational improvement projects at site level.

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Who is hiring for the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role?
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Where is the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing job located?
The Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role with FRS Recruitment is based in West Cork, IE.
What does the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role pay?
FRS Recruitment lists the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role at EUR 85,000–86,000 per year.
Is the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at FRS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Head of Engineering – Manufacturing role?
The Head of Engineering – Manufacturing position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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