Our client supply a range of high quality, sustainably produced products within the food industry. They pride themselves on their product and people.
They now have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join their winning team.
Reporting to, and working closely with the Operations Director, as Engineering Manager, you will be required to:-
Safely deliver effective engineering and maintenance activities to all assets in compliance to all relevant standards and regulatory bodies.
To pro-actively seek and implement new methods to increase Asset reliability and increase efficiency.
To lead a team of engineers to support the running of a food processing operation within the SQPDC (Safety, Quality, People, Delivery & Cost) framework, delivering on the shift’s Key Performance Indicator’s (KPIs).
To lead and deliver key business projects in support of site compliance, NPD and business growth.
To work to the highest standards of Quality and Customer care, promoting and demonstrating company values.
To develop and support the use of a clearly defined maintenance strategy, in line with overall business requirements
Responsibilities include:-
Coach and mentor Engineering team in effective engineering and maintenance practices
Develop and maintain Engineering Skills Matrix to improve personal skill levels across the team
Manage team holidays, absence, performance and discipline
Manage engineering budget within overall business plan
Lead the team in a professional, open, firm yet positive manner, displaying consistency, honesty and integrity at all times
Implement and promote working methods which eliminates or minimises food safety risks such as cross contamination
Understand product labelling standards for control of allergens, batch and product information
To report accidents and near misses immediately and assist in investigation where required
To develop your skills with on the job training and take responsibility for your personal development
To undertake any reasonable request by a line manager, in assisting in the manufacturing process
Strong attention to detail with a diligent approach to work activities
Develop preventive maintenance program across all key areas and equipment
Deploy maintenance strategy based on combination of service contracts, preventive maintenance and repair, seeking optimum performance in line with overall business plans
Ensure timely repair and corrective action for all major breakdowns
The Person
Actively demonstrates the required Role Behaviours, as detailed in sections below, as well as:
Communicates effectively, with strong motivational skills
Demonstrate resilience
Able to lead and work within a team (engineering and cross-functional)
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality and speed
Eager to learn with a positive can-do attitude
Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
Able to problem solve and use own initiative
Reliable and punctual
Computer literate
Have the enthusiasm and motivation to learn
Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills, and rewarding them well. If you think you have the high level of drive and determination they are looking for, please apply
All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence