We have the pleasure of presenting this exciting and rare opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager to work with one of our long established clients in County Durham.
The ideal candidate will be an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer with experience managing people and pioneering innovation and implementing change reporting directly to company Directors.
Suitable candidates will have the ability to present findings and ideas to company owners, whilst implementing new systems and working patterns. The role will involve supporting the engineering department through a period of growth and innovation.
Hours of work would be Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm.
Duties of the role will include;
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To ensure the business objectives are achieved in an efficient manner with particular attention to production efficiency, product quality and staff safety
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Supporting the whole engineering function and implementing the strategies as laid out by the business
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Senior Management Responsibility for H&S activities and improvements
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Member of the HACCP and Audit Teams
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Analyse, propose and manage budgets, technologies and resources for projects
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Plan strategies for the development of routine maintenance systems and upgrades to equipment and systems on schedule and on budget
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Communicate and collaborate with other managers, stakeholders and contractors
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Prioritise, delegate and supervise all engineers activities and deliverables
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Manage, support and evaluate engineers performance
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Hire new talent for the team and offer coaching and development opportunities
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Provide input in strategic technical decisions and solutions, when needed
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Build the entire technical documentation and project roadmaps
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Asset Management
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Manage and develop direct reporting staff
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Manage and control departmental expenditure with agreed budgets
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Ensure an efficient process for risk assessment and training of team
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Produce and maintain, a rolling plan of continual improvement to enhance productivity via automation of processes
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Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained, and at audit standard at all times, with particular attention to glass management
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Attending personal development opportunities relevant to role, i.e. NEBOSH
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Review chargehand capabilities, roles and responsibilities
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Review shift working patterns, staffing levels and requirements including pay levels
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Electrical resource PLC resource
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Upkeep/OEE Platinum systems
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Site move how can Engineering assist prepare lines for relocation
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Familiarisation of Engineering personnel with the new building and systems prior to adoption as all maintenance will pass to Engineering in due course
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Interim roles road map of how the transition will take place
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would hold a minimum qualification of HND level Engineering or equivalent
Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.
