Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer – Food Manufacturing Location: Southern Italy Salary: Circa €65,000 Benefits Global Manufacturing Business | €5B Turnover We’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) . Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day operations across the engineering team to ensure smooth plant performance Manage and execute the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule Drive and deliver CAPEX projects , from planning to implementation Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and HSE teams Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence Develop and coach the engineering team, supporting skills and succession planning ✅ What We’re Looking For: 7 years' experience in an engineering role within manufacturing (FMCG or food preferred) 5 years of engineering leadership experience , with team management responsibility Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems Excellent communication and leadership skills Fluent Italian speaker & Italian national Willing to relocate to or currently based in Southern Italy What’s On Offer: Salary circa €65,000 benefits Opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation with continued investment in operations A highly visible, autonomous leadership role Supportive and collaborative leadership team with strong development culture

Location: Sorrento, Campania, IT

Posted Date: 7/9/2025