Engineering Manager (m/w/d)

Engineering Manager (m/w/d)

Requisition ID: 62838

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the worlds leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyones responsibility.

About the role

This key position provides guidance and direction to the engineering department. The Engineering Manager oversees matters related to the engineering budget, site capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management, and maintenance delivery on site. The role also includes ensuring that all local, national, and regional — or KERRY EMEA — compliance requirements are consistently met and maintained.

This is a full‑time position, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 16:30, based at Kerry Wittstock (Heiligengrabe).

Key responsibilities

QSHE & Compliance

Oversees the application of Kerry QSHE policies and standards across the engineering department and external service providers.

Guides the development, implementation, and upkeep of engineering statutory and compliance requirements at local, national, and regional levels. Ensures equipment and processes operate within safe design limits to avoid risks to people, the public, or Kerry property.

Engineering Operations

Oversees site engineering activities, including capital planning, project identification, process optimisation, energy management, and maintenance delivery.

Ensures a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme is in place and completed on time and within budget, covering reliability, quality, food safety, health and safety, environmental needs, and legal compliance.

Provides direction to the engineering team and applies technical expertise to resolve issues, implement modifications, and support NPI needs to maintain high‑quality output.

Develops the site engineering budget for approval and manages costs to meet approved targets.

Reviews the criticality of plant, equipment, and systems and adjusts engineering strategies to maintain efficient operations.

Oversees the spare‑parts holding policy to ensure optimal stock levels.

Monitors predefined KPI targets.

Ensures engineering standards and SOPs are updated and developed as required.

People & Talent

Manages recruitment and selection of diverse, high‑quality talent and ensures a positive onboarding experience. Conducts regular performance and development discussions.

Builds effective teams with a strong collective identity, encouraging engagement and empowerment to achieve common goals.

Develops internal talent and aligns career development plans with succession planning and organisational aims. Designs and delivers technical training programmes.

Maintains training records and plans.

Clarifies job expectations and aligns team and role‑specific performance standards.

Completes accurate assessments of team and member strengths and development needs.