Job Description
The position is working with an international, and market-leading manufacturer in their field, who are passionate about investing in their manufacturing capabilities and people.
With plans for major plant investment already underway, promising further state-of-the-art equipment, layout, and efficiency, our client now requires an Engineering Manager / Maintenance to drive the business, taking engineering to the next level for production, quality, and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre leader to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.
Primary responsibilities:
* Headcount – Circa 15/16 engineers – incl apprentices
* Maintenance budget circa £1.2m per annum
The position reports to the site Operations Manager. Therefore, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels are a pre-requisite.
What’s in it for you:
Remuneration up to circa £65k per annum, bonus, excellent matched pension – double digits, extensive employee benefits
Training and personal progression opportunities within a large – market-leading manufacturing business that values their employees
Key Requirements:
* A recognised Engineering qualification – Mechanical or Electrical
* Demonstrable Engineering management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams
* The ability to foster and develop maintenance plans, moving towards a proactive maintenance culture, pioneering the CMMS and a supporting asset care strategy for the long term
* Ability to combine leadership skills and a hands-on approach to prioritising and delivering both rapid and longer-term improvements
* A commitment to continuous improvement techniques, methodologies and process improvements, ideally to include OEE and TPM
* Experience of departmental budgeting and cost control
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels is a perquisite
* A strong appreciation for health and safety within a manufacturing environment, ideally supported with IOSH or Nebosh qualification, although training can be provided
Please apply now!