Engineering Planning Manager

Engineering Planning Manager - Automation Excellence

About the Role

Join us in revolutionising retail automation as our Engineering Planning Manager. You'll architect and implement world-class maintenance strategies across our network of highly automated distribution centers, driving innovation and operational excellence through data-driven decision making and strategic planning.

Your Mission

Transform our engineering operations by developing and implementing cutting-edge planning frameworks that maximise equipment reliability, optimise maintenance strategies, and drive operational excellence across our automated estate.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Continuously improve and implement innovative engineering planning strategies for our most technologically advanced distribution and fulfilment centers.
• Lead the development of our CMMS system and maintenance programs
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and performance tracking
• Contribute to long-term automation strategy alongside senior leadership

Technical Excellence

• Architect world-class maintenance planning frameworks
• Develop sophisticated audit programs ensuring compliance and performance
• Create and implement tools for performance tracking and trend analysis
• Guide capital investment decisions through data-driven insights
• Optimise critical spares management across the estate

Innovation & Analysis

• Design and develop analytical tools to track and trend performance metrics
• Implement best-in-class planning and scheduling principles
• Lead the integration of modern maintenance technologies and methodologies
• Drive efficiency improvements through data-driven decision making

Your Impact

• Shape the future of automated retail operations
• Drive million-pound efficiency savings
• Enhance reliability across our automated facilities
• Build center of excellence for engineering planning
• Influence long-term automation strategy

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership in engineering planning or maintenance scheduling
• Deep understanding of CMMS systems and maintenance strategies
• Strong background in project and program delivery

• Previous experience in the planning scheduling or auditing of large multi disciplined engineering functions at a leadership level

• Experience managing large-scale engineering operations

• Experience managing large stores and parts inventories.

• Advanced Excel and SQL skills for data analysis

Technical Expertise

• Engineering planning and scheduling principles
• Maintenance strategy development
• Audit program design and implementation
• Critical spares management
• Performance analytics and reporting

Leadership Qualities

• Outstanding stakeholder management abilities
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and influence skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to lead and inspire remote teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of retail automation
• Significant influence on strategic decisions
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package with % bonus, colleague deals & discount, matched pension scheme up to 7.5% and many more

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in retail automation. Help shape the future of distribution center operations while leading strategic planning initiatives in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact (url removed)

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