Head of Engineering

As the Head of Engineering, you will be instrumental in leading the transformation of the engineering function within Alliance Healthcare UK. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing a cohesive engineering strategy that enhances technical capabilities and optimises asset/vendor management.

You will play a key part in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Your leadership will be vital in navigating the significant changes occurring within the organisation, ensuring that the engineering function aligns seamlessly with Alliance Healthcare's broader strategic goals.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Leadership in Technical Performance: Oversee the technical and asset performance across the AH UK network, to include; ensuring effective delivery of equipment performance in major infrastructure projects, management of the National FM team, capital project execution, and empowerment of service centre engineering teams.

2. Team Development: Lead the Birmingham CLC engineering team, fostering strong relationships with third-party engineering teams to deliver asset performance and development plans while creating a strategic three-year masterplan for operations.

3. Relationship Management: Build and sustain key internal relationships to drive effectiveness, productivity, and automation performance. Collaborate with procurement to manage vendor relationships and engage with Alliance Healthcare Division and Cencora for strategic alignment.

4. Engineering Masterplan: Develop and deliver the engineering/technical masterplan for UK operations, focusing on automation, equipment standards, and the capability to fulfil significant CAPEX projects on time and within budget.

5. Team Empowerment: Oversee the engineering team across all Alliance Healthcare UK service centres. Ensure the right level of technical mastery and competency among team members, including local engineers and capital project teams.

6. Automation Optimisation: Manage and optimise current automation systems to assure high asset performance through autonomous and predictive maintenance strategies, while driving cost efficiencies through continuous process improvements.

7. KPI Ownership: Take responsibility for automation engineering KPIs to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Key Dimensions:

· Direct Reports: 5-6

· Travel: 50%, UK-wide and worldwide as required

· Work Arrangement: Remote

· Shift Hours/Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required)

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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

· Strong technical operations leadership with experience in managing assets and teams across diverse locations.

· Proven ability in vendor management and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

· Results-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate rapid sector changes.

· Influential and effective operation in a matrix organisation.

Essential Requirements:

· Minimum graduate-level degree; higher qualifications (e.g., MBA or Logistics) are highly desirable.

· Significant experience in multi-site and multi-national manufacturing supply chains or advanced 3PL operations.

· Proven track record in managing engineering teams with exemplary people and change management skills.

· Relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred.

· Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

· Strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.

· Ability to perform under pressure with a commercially savvy approach to sourcing and negotiations.

Additional Skills and Experience:

· Experience with automated warehouses or manufacturing environments.

· Change management and resilience skills are essential.

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary.

· Company Car or Car Allowance.

· Company Bonus.

· Pension Scheme with company doubling contribution to a maximum of 12%.

· Private health cover for you and your family.

What to Expect:

· The AH Operation is undergoing significant change; candidates will need to embrace and drive this rapid transformation.

· Direct line reporting to the VP of UK Operations, with close collaboration with Senior Operations Leadership and Executive Leadership Team members.

· Opportunities for the successful candidate to build their own team, with direct input in recruiting team members for success.

· A committed and enthusiastic existing team that is supportive, experienced, and knowledgeable.

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