Richard Knight
Engineering Manager @Mizkan Euro Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Manager @Mizkan Euro Ltd
Bury St. Edmunds, GB
As the Engineering Manager, I lead a team of 20+ skilled engineers, including oversight of the site’s apprenticeship programme, driving performance, development, and long-term capability.Key responsibilities:CMMS Management: Oversee and optimise the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System to ensure accurate data and efficient maintenance planning.Budget Ownership: Manage the site’s engineering budget of £2.4M, balancing cost control with operational excellence.Team Leadership: Develop and support a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement.Global Alignment: Collaborate with European and American teams to align engineering practices and share best-in-class approaches.Stores & Processes: Lead the management of engineering stores and associated processes to ensure availability and accountability.Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the senior leadership team to support site-wide initiatives and long-term planning.Shutdowns & Outages: Plan and execute major shutdowns and outages with precision, minimising disruption and maximising efficiency.Data-Driven Improvement: Use KPI data to identify opportunities and drive focused improvements across asset care and reliability.Innovation & Change: Champion continuous improvement tools and methodologies to deliver innovation and sustainable change.
EDUCATION
University of Suffolk
HNC, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Make uk
ILM Level 5, Managment
Rttraining
17th edition wiring regulations, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
West suffolk college
NVQ 3 multi skilled Engineering
Make uk
ILM level 3, Management
ABOUT RICHARD KNIGHT
Experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in the food production industry, leading large teams and driving strategic improvements across asset care, maintenance, and reliability.Skilled in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Automation, Metal Fabrication, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. I currently manage a team of 20+ skilled engineers, oversee a £2.4M engineering budget, and lead initiatives across CMMS, engineering stores, planned outages, and global alignment of ways of working.I’m passionate about data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and developing future talent—actively managing our site’s apprenticeship programme and working closely with senior leadership.Alongside my role, I’m studying part-time for an Engineering degree, building on my HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from University Campus Suffolk and formal leadership qualifications.Always open to connecting, sharing ideas, and learning from others in the industry.
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