Production Engineering Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

In this role, you will lead the Production Engineering Department and the Planned Maintenance (PM) pillar. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all production equipment is effectively maintained through SAP PM, while aligning maintenance activities with spare parts planning and consumption tracking.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive operational performance by optimizing maintenance costs, reducing equipment breakdowns, and managing spare parts' inventory to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and uninterrupted production.
• Lead and develop technically skilled teams by driving machine maintenance excellence, ensuring compliance, and actively leading internal and external audits.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure full alignment to health, safety, and environmental standards across all team activities.
• Deliver production targets by aligning daily operations with business goals, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring schedule conformance.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying losses, implementing structured problem-solving, and standardizing standard processes across lines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with collaborators in production, quality, engineering, and supply chain to support new product introductions, system upgrades, and technology standardization.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in leading production or engineering teams within a manufacturing environment, with solid understanding of IWS or other lean manufacturing systems (especially AM and PM pillars).
• Strong technical expertise in machine maintenance and cost management, with a track record of optimizing maintenance operations and running spare parts' inventory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and respond to internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Effective leadership in safety, quality, and performance management, with the ability to coach teams and drive a zero-loss approach.
• Proficiency in SAP PM and familiarity with MES systems, along with intermediate Excel skills and the ability to work with data for decision-making.
• Strong communication and partnership skills in English, with the ability to influence partners and represent the factory in regional forums.
• High level of accountability, problem-solving ability using structured tools and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and organisational change.
• Experience of driving compliance assessment in own department and beyond with successful outcome.
• Comply and implement activities in accordance with the rules of laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, safety at work and fire protection, and internal EHS or Sustainability standards and procedures.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.