PLead Engineer – Food Manufacturing /pp Location: Southern Italy /pp Salary: Circa €65,000 + Benefits /pp Global Manufacturing Business | €5B+ Turnover /ppWe’re supporting a global manufacturing group in their search for a Lead Engineer to join their flagship food production facility based in Southern Italy. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, responsible for managing a team of 20 multi-skilled engineers across 3 shift patterns (Monday to Friday). /pp Key Responsibilities: /pulliLead day-to-day operations across the engineering team to ensure smooth plant performance /liliManage and execute the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule /liliDrive and deliver CAPEX projects, from planning to implementation /liliCollaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and HSE teams /liliPromote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence /liliDevelop and coach the engineering team, supporting skills and succession planning /li /ulp What We’re Looking For: /pulli7+ years' experience in an engineering role within manufacturing (FMCG or food preferred) /lili5+ years of engineering leadership experience, with team management responsibility /liliStrong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems /liliExcellent communication and leadership skills /liliFluent Italian speaker Italian national /liliWilling to relocate to or currently based in Southern Italy /li /ulp What’s On Offer: /pulliSalary circa €65,000 + benefits /liliOpportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation with continued investment in operations /liliA highly visible, autonomous leadership role /liliSupportive and collaborative leadership team with strong development culture /li /ul