Damm is a company that values the Mediterranean way of like, natural products, good food, and celebrating successes. With a history dating back to 1876, Damm is renowned brewer and producer of beverages, present in over 120 countries. The company is committed to quality work, sustainable projects, and fulfilling commitments, with a strong focus on sport, gastronomy, culture, and social responsibility through the Damm foundation.
The Role:
We are currently looking for a Utilities Manager who will collaborate with different departments to develop and implement maintenance strategies to support the company’s continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, whilst driving best practices to ensure statutory compliance.
As the Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Executes departmental maintenance strategies for people, plant and utilities.
* Delivers performance KPI’s for maintenance such as cost, plant availability, engagement and lean TPM implementation.
* Implements effective maintenance planning strategies to deliver improved plant reliabilities at an improved cost.
* Produces utilities consumption forecasts for the finance department.
* Manages utilities and facilities budgets delivering continuous improvements of cost.
* Produces performance reports for the entire brewery (kWh/hl, hl/hl etc.).
* Ensures delivery of Utilities KPI’s through effective engagement of the entire site.
* Contributes, supports and challenges the sites engineering team when appropriate.
* Acts as site duty holder, managing high voltage and domestic electrical systems across the site.
* Delivers facilities of a standard appropriate for a brewery practising GMP.
* Utilises best practices and world-class manufacturing techniques including advanced problem-solving methodologies to resolve acute, chronic or reoccurring plant issues.
* Manage the sites environmental agenda and all site duties with agencies and other government bodies.
* Ensures statutory compliance for the utilities and facilities departments including boilers, steam services, compressed air, refrigeration & ammonia, CO2 & N2 plant, water treatments and L8.
Requirements & Key Competencies:
* Must have the right to work in the UK.
* Proven experience in Utilities Management, Engineering Management or similar roles in complex and fast-paced environments.
* Experience in FMCG industries with drink and food manufacturing experience advantageous.
* Exceptional organisation, communication and leadership capabilities.
* People management skills including coaching to maximise performance.
* Strong knowledge of UK utility regulations and sustainability practices.
* Knowledge of planned maintenance systems to manage the Company’s Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Understanding of ISO systems such as environment, HSE, food safety and quality.
* Possesses knowledge of world-class manufacturing techniques and standards.
* Can operate within frameworks of standards and compliance systems.
* A structured and proactive approach to problem solving and teamwork.
* Practical application of using Lean/TPM manufacturing techniques within a manufacturing environment.
Location:
* Damm Eagle Brewery, Bedford, United Kingdom.
* On-site.
The Benefits:
* Holiday: 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank/public holidays.
* Training: In-house and external training to support personal development.
* Pension: Plan for your future with our pension scheme.
* More: Additional benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing.