Location: Bodmin
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
To lead and manage engineering operations within the factory, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.
Key Responsibilities
* Resolve faults and problems efficiently to minimise downtime.
* Anticipate and identify issues, using available resources to implement effective solutions.
* Manage and develop staff performance to meet operational goals.
* Gain working knowledge of all factory engineering areas.
* Understand and respond to internal customer requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and maintenance intervals.
* Apply lean management techniques (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPM, CI).
* Ensure compliance with QA procedures, standards, CCPs, HACCPs, and customer specifications.
* Follow problems through to resolution and share learnings.
* Make balanced decisions to minimise factory disruption and act with urgency.
* Adhere to company standards, legal requirements, and core procedures.
* Apply people management practices with fairness, dignity, and respect.
* Support learning and development within the team.
* Coach individuals to achieve high performance.
* Understand and contribute to achieving relevant KPIs.
* Recommend performance improvements and manage waste streams.
* Promote environmental awareness and reduction of impacts.
Skills & Knowledge
* Competence in engineering disciplines.
* Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate technical data.
* Proficiency in Management Operating Systems and in-house IT systems.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ACAD.
* Promote and enforce safety practices, including Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
* Ensure compliance with PUWER and authorised task execution.
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering.
* Recognised formal apprenticeship with a multi-skill focus.
* Electrical and mechanical qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications
* PUWER knowledge.
* Experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
* PLC knowledge.
* Strong computer literacy.
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