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Engineering Shift Manager

Backend Developer • On-site • Full-time • 📍 Derby

HelloFresh is hiring an Engineering Shift Manager (Supervisor) at its Smart Parc site in Spondon, Derby, working a rotating day/night shift pattern (0600-1800 and 1800-0600). Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Automation, Reliability and Junior Engineers, driving excellent standards, improving processes and maximizing equipment reliability in one of the UK's fastest-growing food companies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and provide leadership to a team of Automation Engineers, Reliability Engineers and Junior Engineers.
  • Coach, guide and mentor at all levels of the shift.
  • Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
  • Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for spare parts, equipment upgrades and technical support.
  • Lead root cause analysis processes and continuous improvement projects.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of automation systems, material handling equipment and warehouse management systems.
  • Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in an automated manufacturing or distribution center environment.
  • Strong and evident leadership and people management experience.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Good understanding of data reporting to the business.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Independent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
  • Successful DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Soft skills

Strong and evident leadership and people management.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong problem-solving and decision-making.Coaching and mentoring at all levels.

What we offer

  • 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes.
  • Free onsite parking (including ~90 EV spaces).
  • Gym membership.
  • Bupa private medical insurance (including dental and family cover options).
  • Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on nursery fees).
  • Earn up to GBP 500 with the Referral Program.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme.
  • Involvement in Employee Resource Groups (FreshVets, Black Heritage Network, NEU Network, GET, FreshPride).

About the company

HelloFresh is one of the UK's fastest-growing food companies, delivering meal-kit products to its customers.