Job Description
We are seeking an Interim Engineering Manager for a period of 3 to 6 months to maintain operations and enhance behaviours relevant to the function across both plant and people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Oversee Maintenance, Reliability, Site Infrastructure, and Facilities operations, ensuring site reliability and driving continuous improvement initiatives during this interim period.
* Strategy Development: Support the proactive maintenance and reliability strategy aligned with day-to-day operations and existing strategic projects.
* System Optimisation: Enhance the utilisation of CMMS systems to improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
* Culture Building: Promote a culture of development and improvement.
* Investment Oversight: Manage site investment priorities, balancing immediate needs with long-term benefits to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
* Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to align project goals, operational expectations, and team behaviours across the organisation.
Core Duties:
* Deliver a proactive maintenance and reliability framework tailored to interim operational demands.
* Establish and track performance metrics for the department, ensuring accountability and progress visibility.
* Identify and drive improvement initiatives to address critical challenges within the site's operations.
* Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to support business continuity and growth during the interim period.
* Provide hands-on guidance and support, balancing strategic input with operational demands.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Technical Expertise: Strong engineering background with extensive experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
* Interim Leadership: Proven track record of stepping into interim or project-specific roles and delivering measurable results.
* Business Acumen: Demonstrate a strategic understanding of site operations with the ability to balance cost management, efficiency, and process improvements.
* Problem Solving: Critical thinker adept at resolving complex issues under time-sensitive conditions.
* Automation Knowledge: Familiarity with site automation technologies such as Robotics, PLCs, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems is highly desirable.
* Team Development: Capable of leading and motivating teams to ensure sustained performance during transitional periods.
* Time Management: Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This interim opportunity offers an exciting chance to make an immediate impact within a highly regarded organisation. The role provides the rare satisfaction of delivering both operational improvements and team development during a pivotal moment in the company's journey.