Come and join us as a Head of Engineering covering our UK sites!
wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high-quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long-term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.?
About the Role
As Head of Engineering, you will oversee the engineering operations across multiple production sites in the UK. You will manage a variety of production processes, oversee capital projects, and implement / maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The Head of Engineering is also responsible for developing and delivering training programs to enhance the skills of the engineering team, driving Lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, and plays an active role in the companys decarbonisation journey. This role requires frequent travel between sites across the UK (with some of the direct reports being based at our Centre of Excellence at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster, so the post holder is required to hold a full UK Driving License to be considered for this role.
Duties also include:
Providing strategic leadership and direction to the engineering teams across multiple sites
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Being a safety champion, leading with behaviours and cultural Safety
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Oversee and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency and quality
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve production performance (including digitalisation)
Condition monitoring and enhanced predictive maintenance
Drive Lean initiatives to eliminate waste, improve process flow, and enhance productivity
Plan, manage, and execute capital projects to enhance production capabilities and infrastructure
Implement and maintain a robust CMMS to manage maintenance activities and asset performance
Develop CMMS to ensure standardisation and consistent quality of maintenance activities
Further integrate our systems to maximise the effectiveness of the maintenance teams
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
Develop longer term plans for all sites (layouts, capability etc) in line our commercial aspirations
Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the engineering team
Ensure the team keeps pace with technological advances and industry best practices
Increase focus on health and safety (H&S) training, including the management of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Coach and mentor the broader Operations team
Lead the implementation of Lean principles and practices across all sites
Conduct Lean training and workshops to build internal capabilities
Monitor and report on Lean initiatives and their impact on operational performance, including the development of the Wienerberger Maintenance Standard.
Play an active role in the companys decarbonisation journey
Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency
Collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainable practices into engineering operations
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
About You
You will have/be:
Strategic thinking and planning
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Proficient in using CMMS and other relevant software
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Expertise in Lean principles and practices
A sound understanding of decarbonisation strategies and sustainable practices
Proficient in electrical systems and heavy engineering
Strong network of contacts and suppliers
You will also have:
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
Extensive experience in engineering management, preferably in a multi-site environment
Proven track record of managing capital projects and implementing CMMS
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
Experience with Lean methodologies and tools. Ideally Six Sigma qualified (Black Belt)
Heavy engineering experience
Good working knowledge of electrical systems
Continuous Improvement (CI) experience, particularly in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Experience working in the ceramics industry
International experience preferable
Ideally NEBOSH qualified
CAD trained (preferable but not essential)
About our Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package (including annual bonus, car / allowance and private medical cover)
Pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays & holiday flexibility (buy 4 extra days and sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)
Health & wellbeing benefits which include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme
About Wienerberger Ltd
Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Head of Engineering and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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