Manufacturing & Engineering DirectorLocation: Bridgend, Wales Salary: £Flexible / Negotiable - dependant on experience and background Are you a hands-on leader with a deep engineering background and a passion for operational excellence?We’re partnering with a fast-growing UK manufacturing business in the FMCG and consumer goods sector, seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Director to drive operational performance across multiple sites.This is a pivotal, senior leadership role within a SME, group owned business. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for manufacturing, engineering, and operation,, ensuring reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement across the group.The Role:Lead and develop the manufacturing and engineering functions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality across all production operations.Deliver world-class operational performance through robust process control, preventative maintenance, and data-driven decision-making.Oversee capital investment projects, asset management, and technical upgrades across multiple production sites.Champion lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering and production performance with overall business strategy.Develop, mentor, and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.About You:A qualified Engineer (mechanical, electrical or manufacturing discipline).Proven experience in leading manufacturing and engineering functions, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods, or packaging environments.Highly hands-on leader, visible on the shop floor and deeply involved in technical and operational problem-solving.Strong track record in improving plant reliability, OEE, and cost control.Commercially astute, with the ability to link operational metrics to business performance.Excellent people leader, capable of building strong, motivated, and technically capable teams.