This position will entail leading Electrical & Mechanical engineers with maintenance on a variety of food production machinery. The role will be an 80/20 split between on-the-tools work and administrative duties such as creating RAMS, PTW, and communicating and conducting meetings with the senior management team.
The ideal candidate will have an Electrical/Mechanical FMCG background with leadership and/or people management experience. Specific machinery training/familiarisation shall be provided.
Our client offers training & progressional opportunities for all engineers looking to develop their capabilities, increase their earnings, and progress into more senior positions within the business.
Package: £52k BASIC (Negotiable) + OVERTIME (1.5X) + COMPANY SICK PAY
THIS POSITION HAS HIGH EARNINGS POTENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Schedule: 4 on 4 off - 12-hour shifts / 2 days / 2 nights
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of site mechanical and electrical technicians. Working closely with production, operations, and technical to improve engineering standards and efficiency, being also responsible for the training and development of the engineering team within your area of control. Previous experience with PLC and electro-mechanical FMCG environments would be ideal.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading by Example:
Driving the team from the front, this key role requires active participation in all tasks and processes. Hands-On Approach:
Ensuring a proactive and leading approach to addressing issues and managing tasks. CMMS Reporting:
Ensuring all work is promptly and accurately reported on the Shire CMMS system, maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities and tasks. Shift Handover Communication:
Ensuring smooth transition of information between shifts, actively engaging with the Area Manager to gather critical details. Attend SIC Shift Production Meeting:
Active participation in SIC shift production meetings, contributing insights and updates relevant to engineering operations. Highlight Top Issues:
Identifying and addressing key production issues, collaborating with Area Managers to develop effective action plans and ensure timely acquisition of critical spares. Brief Team:
Providing clear and concise briefings to the team on upcoming tasks, activities, and priorities, ensuring alignment and focus. Review Plan:
Identifying opportunities for planned maintenance and remedial work, coordinating with the team to ensure readiness and effective execution. Management of Contract Labour:
Effective communication between operations and engineering regarding contract labour activities during shifts. Communication:
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between in-house engineering teams, ensuring alignment with operational requirements. Shift Performance:
Review performance of the shift with Area Managers in readiness for shift handover, ensuring 100% lost time is accounted for with action plans for ongoing issues. Conduct and Procedure:
Detailed Root Cause Analysis reports for all major stoppages, segregations, and seam defects to facilitate resolution and prevention. Break Adherence:
Manage your team's breaks in conjunction with production needs to ensure optimal line performance. Meeting Attendance:
Ensure meeting attendance as required with a focus on internal customer support. Planning of Remedial Work:
Planning and coordinating remedial work, ensuring timely acquisition of all necessary components and resources. Control of Contractors:
Managing contractors and permits to work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and adequate Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) preparation. Apprentice Training and Management:
Providing training and mentorship to apprentices, ensuring their development and progression within the team. Safe Working Environment:
Prioritizing the safety and well-being of all employees, implementing and maintaining rigorous safety protocols and practices. Food Safety Standards:
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and sanitation.
Ensure risk assessments for all non-routine tasks are in place before commencement of work.
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