IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with some of the best known brands and provides cost effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions within the UK.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Regional Contract Packing Engineering Manager will manage, develop and lead the engineering team to effectively deliver operationally excellent regional facilities in line with the business requirements. Must have a dynamic and flexible approach to Engineering.
This role will be based in Dudley with some travel. This position covers a region of 6 sites (Dudley, Minworth, Telford, Stafford, Bristol and Banbury).
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.
Key Duties of a Regional Contract Packing Engineering Manager:
* Ensure Risk assessments and method statements are compliant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and company procedures e.g. contractor control, isolation and lock off.
* Devise, compile & implement maintenance procedures, engineering standards / specifications as required for all equipment throughout the region.
* Co-ordinate the activities of the maintenance team, reacting to regional requirements, providing clear, concise direction and counselling to the team to maximise employee contribution e.g. Continuous Improvement and ensure delivery of the maintenance plan as agreed with the Site Managers.
* Working closely with the Site Manager take responsibility for the management of the site’s maintenance budget.
* Review Engineering competency and ensure appropriate training and development plans are set and implemented to meet both the individual and the business needs.
* Drive the development and utilisation of the company’s CMMS and validate the data integrity to cause and effect analysis level e.g. PPM plans are robust and appropriate.
* Own the OEE loss reduction programme for the engineering related categories, using appropriate tools, techniques and resources e.g. RCAs.
* Participate in capital projects ensuring that relevant PM plans and engineering standards are embedded into the engineering ways of working for new plant and machinery.
* Responsible for the management and review of allocated outsourced contracts.
* Responsible for own and team’s development and to carryout objective setting, performance appraisals and development planning – moving towards a self-management culture.
* Mentor the sites production managers on engineering related issues to validate interventions and decision-making capability on technical issues.
* Ownership of Apprenticeship program on site.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience of engineering (projects and maintenance) within a food production environment.
* Experience of leading, motivating and managing a team.
* Continuous improvement experience, tools and techniques / Change Management.
* Degree (or equivalent) qualified in a related engineering discipline.
* IOSH.
* Project Management.
* Ability to work in a high pressurised environment with tight deadlines.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
* Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal bank bank holidays.
* Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
* Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
* Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary.
* Car Allowance
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!