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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