Area Engineering Manager

DS Smith
📍 sittingbourne, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Area Engineering Manager – Kemsley Paper Mill

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Engineering Manager to join our Kemsley Paper Mill and play a key role in driving performance within one of the UK’s largest and most complex manufacturing sites.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery within your designated area—leading a multi‑skilled team to maximise reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with Production and other operational teams, you’ll ensure that engineering excellence underpins everything we do.

This is a high‑impact leadership position where you’ll combine technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead all engineering activities within your area, covering both planned and reactive maintenance
  • Drive improvements in asset reliability, avail...

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Job Details

  • Location sittingbourne, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026