Engineering Manager

We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for an Engineering Manager for a reputed food manufacturing company based in Kottawa. As the engineering manager, you’ll oversee the maintenance, development, and optimization of the production systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and motivate the engineering team to achieve operational excellence.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring machinery operates at peak efficiency.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement projects to optimize production processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food manufacturing standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and schedules for engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with production goals.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation and reports.
• Drive innovation and introduce cutting-edge technology to improve productivity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and regulatory standards.
• Expertise in maintenance management and engineering project delivery.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and other relevant tools.