Description:
To provide exemplary hands on engineering management duties to contribute in the smooth operation of the sites production objectives and targets. This role requires hands on factory floor involvement.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:45 pm
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage and motivate all team members and ensure they are supported and work in partnership to deliver engineering KPIs that contribute to business KPI's.
* Aid in the recruitment, retention and staff development processes to ensure the engineering team has the correct resources at all times.
* To prioritise and manage the engineering workload / activities for the site and delegate duties to subordinates for best efficiency.
* Ensure all plant, equipment and systems are maintained with suitable and sufficient protection as defined by legislation.
* To detect and rectify any issues in a timely manner, which affects the performance / safety of plant or equipment.
* Develop and deliver a cost-effective engineering stores system.
* Champion industry best practices and promote the introduction of new technologies, where applicable.
* Ensure food safety legislation and guidelines as well as company policies are adhered to.
* To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations.
* To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to.
* Control and minimize waste and play an active part in continuous improvement.
* Ensure all completed work is safe and hygienic and complies with FSA and health and safety legislation.
* Ensure all necessary daily records and paperwork is completed in a timely manner as required by the company.
* Liaise with Senior Management Teams with any reasonable requests.
* To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.
* Develop and implement preventative maintenance systems and inspections
* Develop and implement Health and safety risk assessments for Engineering activities in conjunction with the HS Officer.
* Member of site’s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP team.
* On-call duties to resolve any issues out of hours.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Extensive practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering
* 16th /17th Edition
Desired Qualifications
* Food hygiene qualification.
* Previous experience of as an Engineering Manager working in a food environment.
* NEBOSH / IOSH qualification