ENGINEERING MANAGER
We are recruiting for an Engineering Manager to work for our well-established and successful manufacturing company located in Keighley, West Yorkshire.
Main Purpose: To oversee and participate the day-to-day Engineering operation and performance on site and manage the team accordingly. Provide a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational infrastructure and support long-term strategic plans. Create a healthy and motivating work environment and atmosphere. Regularly monitor performance of the team and discover training needs and provide coaching. This role is a hands-on as well as administrative role.
THE DUTIES :
* Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
* Ensure all activities follow Food packaging BRC accreditation.
* Demonstrate positive behaviours by actively supporting Lean and Continuous Improvement activity on site.
* Manage the team performance issues and implement suitable training and development.
* Support and develop with the Engineering manager the Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring full preventative maintenance is carried out effectively.
* Support the site in implementing Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) programme.
* Ensure all job sheets and work records are correct and up to date.
* Work as part of the engineering team in recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities as well as process and procedures.
* Ensure all instructions or actions are communicated correctly and effectively to the team.
* Perform root cause analysis to resolve problems.
* Alongside Manager, conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:
* Minimum 2 years' experience working with a manufacturing background and supervisory level
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Knowledge of plastics would be an advantage but not essential
THE HOURS:
You will work Monday – Friday days 42 hours a week
THE PAY:
You will earn an annual salary of between £35k-60k depending on experience.
* A contributory Pension Scheme (after 3 months)
* Life Assurance and a Health Cash Plan Scheme after 6 months employment.
* On-site parking
* Free uniform and PPE