Michael Holmes
Sherburn in Elmet,Leeds
Summary
A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in engineering management within FMCG environments, demonstrating a proven track record in building high-performing teams and reducing engineering downtime's through proactive procedures. Possesses comprehensive skills in compliance, audits, legislation, and the development of company procedures and risk assessments. Experienced in project work, machinery modifications, and installations, complemented by strong organisational and presentation abilities. Holds an IOSH certification with a proactive approach to Health & Safety. Driven by a keen desire to advance career and knowledge while maintaining an outgoing personality. A serious passion to put passion back into engineering.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site engineering manager
Cepac packaging Rawcliffe Bridge
Goole, Yorkshire
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Senior manager in charge of 2 shift engineering team and all site services, brought in to engage and work with the engineering team and enhance the team to work more pro-active using my specific leadership qualities and diverse management skills, develop the engineering process including PPM plan, manage projects and improve contractor control, health and safety. This position also required adhering to strict KPI,s building on original plans, reducing engineering spends and forward planning to significantly reduce machine breakdowns.
Site engineering manager
Valeo Confectionary (Pontefract)
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Site engineering manager position taking charge of the engineering team and all site services to enhance and develop the engineering department. Initial work done re-structuring the engineering teams and introducing a new PPM system to capture essential elements to begin reducing re-active working ways. Taking charge of projects and writing capex project requests Tasked with restoring an overspent budget by putting in control of excessive engineering spends and planning forecast for fy25/26. planning.
Engineering Manager
Dunhill's Pontefract Plc (Haribo)
Pontefract, West yorkshire
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Management dual site of both UK factories engineering compliance and audit information, developing my own Engineering management system to simplify a large unorganised compliance calendar and audit system with successful results, implementing new PPM system in both production and packing departments which includes extensive monitoring and assessment to attain maximum efficiency. Working closely with the health and safety department to minimise accidents and create a safe working environment. Management of all factory contractors ensuring they are all fully compliant to work in both factories. Working with the engineering department to ensure we are audit ready and compliant in legislation. Excellent skills working with auditors.
Engineering shift Manager
Haribo UK
Pontefract, West yorkshire
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Management of a 2-shift system within the factory working closely with my supervisors to ensure all maintenance and PPM, s completed to a very high standard within strict times and budgets. Attending daily and monthly meetings to relay information to works managers and supervisors from all departments. Taking initial information from management and transferring this to factory levels for project work and modifications. Managing overtime and working to strict budgets whilst ensuring I get the best from my teams.
Engineering supervisor
Haribo UK
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
10.2012 - 01.2017
- To lead and support a team of Maintenance engineers to ensure the daily operations of the Production areas are as efficient as possible. Reporting to the site engineering manager and Working closely with the Supervision in all other areas communicating effectively with the Works Office Management. Close working with the Procurement and Health & Safety team are also key relationships.
Engineering manager
Kinnerton Confectionary
Sherburn In Elmet, North yorkshire
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Management of engineer's department at this FMCG factory. Day to day duties involve overseeing all engineers and electricians which was also very much hands on working with the team, organising shifts, allocation of jobs & prioritising breakdowns. Writing of new Risk assessments / SOP, s & PPM's for the integration of new plant and machinery. Managing budgets and stock control. Organising contractors & project work. Reporting to the factory manager & working alongside Shift Manager to improve output from machines and lines. All work is to be completed to strict deadlines and budgets.
Engineering Supervisor
Fusion Engineering
Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
09.2006 - 03.2008
- Day to day running of specialist fabrication and engineering workshop. Working with as well as supervising up to Nine staff. Working and overseeing the team and representing the company on sites fitting of specialist engineering structures and projects, Reporting back to owner daily on progress. Responsible for workforce's health and safety writing of risk assessments and method statements for all site work.
Engineering Team Supervisor Health and Safety Rep
Jarvis Rail, York
York, North Yorkshire
01.2001 - 09.2006
- Working within the rail industry on maintenance of on track machinery, supervising a 9-man team carrying out such duties as servicing and repairs of machinery working to strict time limits, Responsible for health and safety improvements within the workshop and active health and safety representative
Field Service Hydraulics Technician
Pirtek Hydraulics
County wide, Yorkshire region
02.1999 - 01.2001
- Yorkshire wide hydraulics and pneumatics technician, including on site hydraulics repairs. Working remotely on my own problem solving and working with customers.
Plant Technician/ Duty manager
Waterworld, York
York, North yorkshire
02.1997 - 01.1999
- Solely responsible for the maintenance of swimming pool/ rides and gymnasium and plant equipment. Duty manager in charge of 14 lifeguards/ clerical staff on a shift basis.
Engineer
REME 41 District Workshop, Mechanical Fitter
York, North yorkshire
09.1986 - 12.1996
- Completed a four-year REME Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship, including first year basic training, covering all aspects of engineering including fitting and turning, electronics (both vehicle and general) and use of machinery and hand tools.
- Completed final three years in fully operational fitting workshop on all army plant including engine transmission strip downs, diesel engines, pumps, injectors, pneumatics and hydraulics, welding and spraying, fault finding, general bench fitting, operation of lathes, milling machines and stock control
- Completed apprenticeship in November 1990 and take on as a fully qualified Mechanical Vehicle/ Plant Fitter and Team Leader
Education
CSE's - 4
Knavesmire Secondary Modern
York 01.1981 - 01.1986
City n Guilds - Engineering
York College of Arts and Technology
York 1986/1986 - 1990/1990
IOSH Certificate - Health and safety
Institute of occupational safety and health
York 2005 - 2005
TUC health and safety certificate - Health and safety
National open college network
east riding 2005/2005 - 2006/2006
Diploma in BOAS industrial boiler management - Engineering
Combustion engineering association
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 02.2022 - 02.2027
Level 3 food hygiene - food
HST
Online 07.2024 - 07.2027
Level 3 HACCP for manufacturing - Manufacturing
HST
Online 07.2024 - 07.2027
Level 2 TACCP and VACCP - manufacturing
HST
Online 10.2024 - 10.2027
Skills
- An excellent knowledge of management in the engineering environment and all engineering skills, mechanical and basic electrical
- Excellent experience of FMCG environments
- Experience in company Compliance, audits, legislation, and procedures
- Vast skills attained in writing of company procedures and risk assessments
- Experience with project work, machinery modifications and installations of new and used machinery
- Highly motivating management skills with proven track record building high performing engineering teams
- Time served apprenticeship attained
- Pro-active and experienced in Health & Safety, IOSH certificated
- Track record of reducing engineering downtime through breakdown analysis pro-active procedures put in place
- Strong management with excellent organisation & presentation skills
- An outgoing personality with a keen desire to further career and knowledge
Certification
- IOSH Certificate Jan 2005
- TUC Health and Safety certificate Dec 2005
- Level 2 Manual Handling 2016
- Level 3 Basic Food Hygiene 2024
- HAACP & TACCP training 2024
- Steam Boiler Plant Controls and Systems 2022
- BOAS Boiler management qualification Feb 2022
- First aid at work Sept 23
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Riding Motorcycles, Camping & walking mountain biking and keeping fit.
Affiliations
- Riding and renovating motorcycles
- Camping and walking the dogs
- Building campervans
References
References available upon request.
Training
Audit Training, Atex training, Fire response, Inclusive Workplace Risk Assessment & Procedure writing, Permit authorisation, CDM project training, Fire damper training certificate, Fabrication experience, Working with cms systems Agility and Ultimo
Timeline
Site engineering manager
Cepac packaging Rawcliffe Bridge
03.2025 - 09.2025
Level 2 TACCP and VACCP - manufacturing
HST
10.2024 - 10.2027
Level 3 food hygiene - food
HST
07.2024 - 07.2027
Level 3 HACCP for manufacturing - Manufacturing
HST
07.2024 - 07.2027
Site engineering manager
Valeo Confectionary (Pontefract)
06.2024 - 03.2025
Diploma in BOAS industrial boiler management - Engineering
Combustion engineering association
02.2022 - 02.2027
Engineering Manager
Dunhill's Pontefract Plc (Haribo)
03.2020 - 04.2024
Engineering shift Manager
Haribo UK
01.2017 - 03.2020
Engineering supervisor
Haribo UK
10.2012 - 01.2017
Engineering manager
Kinnerton Confectionary
04.2008 - 09.2012
Engineering Supervisor
Fusion Engineering
09.2006 - 03.2008
Engineering Team Supervisor Health and Safety Rep
Jarvis Rail, York
01.2001 - 09.2006
Field Service Hydraulics Technician
Pirtek Hydraulics
02.1999 - 01.2001
Plant Technician/ Duty manager
Waterworld, York
02.1997 - 01.1999
Engineer
REME 41 District Workshop, Mechanical Fitter
09.1986 - 12.1996
CSE's - 4
Knavesmire Secondary Modern
01.1981 - 01.1986
City n Guilds - Engineering
York College of Arts and Technology
1986/1986 - 1990/1990
IOSH Certificate - Health and safety
Institute of occupational safety and health
2005 - 2005
TUC health and safety certificate - Health and safety
National open college network
2005/2005 - 2006/2006
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