Head of Engineering Vacancy: Have you managed engineering teams in a manufacturing environment? Do you have experience with Loler & Puwer regulations, Lean management, and a track record of maximizing uptime? Offering £60k-£70k basic salary dependent on experience, car or allowance, £5k bonus, and other great benefits. If you have access to the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border with that experience, read on and APPLY TODAY!
THE ROLE:
* Our client is looking for a Head of Engineering to guide and develop 3 managers and their teams across the maintenance engineering, production engineering, and injection moulding divisions of this heavyside construction products manufacturer.
* As Head of Engineering, you will develop and implement engineering maintenance strategies to drive operational excellence and reduce downtime.
* Your role will include maintaining the technical quality of all engineering projects by setting up and enforcing quality assurance processes, setting a high standard for the engineering output, and ensuring it meets the relevant legal, industry, and Company criteria.
* As Head of Engineering, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of maintenance and engineering.
* You will lead resource allocation to meet demand, supporting manufacturing operations to maximize production output. This involves careful planning and decision-making to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency within the engineering teams.
* You will set key performance indicators across all areas of engineering to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
* As Head of Engineering, you will oversee the delivery of the day-to-day maintenance activities and engineering projects, ensuring optimal efficiency and productivity.
* You will control significant engineering projects, including planning and scheduling, and setting priorities.
* You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, such as production, planning, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication across the manufacturing process.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
* The successful candidate will have significant experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
* You'll ideally have an understanding of and experience working to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 and experience working with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
* A strong blend of technical engineering expertise and project management acumen, with an understanding of diverse engineering disciplines.
* Ability to balance a high level of innovative change with the operational need to deliver excellent uptime and performance.
* Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
* Proven experience in developing and implementing engineering and maintenance strategies that drive operational excellence and achieve business objectives.
* Strong leadership and management abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
THE COMPANY:
* Our client is a highly regarded, well-established, recognized market-leading manufacturer of construction products made from steel, plastic, concrete, and iron. They have exciting growth plans for the engineering team, making it an exciting time to join.
THE REMUNERATION:
* £60,000-£70,000 Basic salary, dependent on experience.
* £5k bonus potential.
* Choice of Electric or Hybrid company car, such as Tesla, Skoda, Kia Sportage, OR car allowance of £6600 per annum.
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* 25 days holidays, rising to 28 days with service, plus 8 Bank holidays.
* 2x death in service.
* Health cover after the qualifying period.
This is a fabulous opportunity, so if you have the qualities and experience that my client is looking for, please call (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).
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