We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.
Holmen Board & Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
Your future challenge:
Are you dependable, responsible, and committed? We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager who will be part of the Engineering Management Team. This engaging role will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity which will contribute to the success of the engineering department and the overall business.
If you’re looking for the opportunity, be part of a great work community, looking to develop yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer and employee orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate will run and develop the area within budget frames, procedures and overall objectives of the Mill.
You will be responsible for:
Health and Safety in the Area of responsibility
Preventative maintenance and work order flow
Asset management and uptime of equipment
Customer service focus to production colleagues
Collaboration with other members of the engineering management team
Promotion and facilitation of lean, problem solving and RCA activities
Developing strong communication links and support to the site shift managers to aid the planning and execution of tasks
Leading and developing the craft resource, senior craft and apprentices, with improved competence and upskilling, with focus on good standards and discipline
Managing the supply of craft resource mill wide for efficient execution of maintenance
Operating as a key member of area planned maintenance shut process and execution
The successful candidate will be a member of the engineering duty rota
Ensuring that all employees are aware of and adhere to all applicable laws, agreements and rules relating to both the workplace and the external environment
Setting and achievement of Area budget
Monitoring and achieving KPI’s – in particular uptime, engineering cost/tonne, and work completion
Management and coordination of internal and external resources and expertise
Effective maintenance, asset management and project engineering
Setting and carrying out objectives
Continuous improvement and problem solving
The successful Mechanical Engineering Manager will have:
An education to HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, and/or vast experience in a management position (Engineering degree preferred)
A recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
An excellent knowledge and competence in maintenance engineering
An understanding of failure analysis and maintenance strategy
Good knowledge of plant processes and equipment
Computer literacy skills with working knowledge of ‘Windows Office’ suite
A good knowledge of plant management systemsust be self-motivated
What we will offer you:
A competitive salary
Fantastic Contributory pension plan
Life assurance
Private medical insurance
A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
Opportunities to develop and grow
Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance
On site Occupational Health
On-site staff canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure
Closing Date: 4 October, 2024
If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Mechanical Manager!
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times