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Ice Cream Job Title : Project Engineer
Scope: Full time
Location: Gloucester
Department: Engineering
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer with proven experience in this field to join our Engineering team at Gloucester. The site is going through a significant programme of investment in its machines and infrastructure to ensure we are making Ice Cream for years to come. We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead major projects which will have a positive contribution to the sites overall performance.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering and will have a track record of leading major projects through to completion.
Responsible for delivery of engineering projects from concept through to fully operational status, ensuring all project KPI's have been met and the success is measurable.
Develop solutions to improve both uptime and machine reliability across the manufacturing site. Develop suggestions and ideas with other Operators and Engineers and apply technical solutions
Use WCM tools and techniques to analyse and optimise equipment performance and condition.
Work closely with all Engineering team members, including shift engineers to improve machine reliability and OEE, a member of the wider Engineering team for more complex engineering issues.
Develop Engineering Procedures to ensure best practice for machine maintenance and share with site Engineering team for equipment and machines that are introduced through the projects.
Manage and control contractors involved with aspects of projects ensuring safety and compliance requirements are always met.
Ensure good management of capex and budget control on all projects to ensure accurate predicted costs and avoid overspend.
Ensure the timeline of the project is clearly defined and communicated, with projects delivered within the defined timeline.
Main Job Purpose:
Lead and be fully responsible for all projects that have been assigned to you to successful implementation from concept to full completion.
Key Performance Indicator Drivers:
OEE, MTBF Mean time between failure, Minor Stop, Repeat Breakdown Reduction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out the introduction of new equipment, improvements, and processes to improve the OEE working closely with the Production and Engineering team.
* Identify and build cases for the procurement of capital equipment, and on approval manage the procurement, installation and commissioning of these equipment and machines.
* Use appropriate APQP tools (e.g. FMEAs, SOPs, Control Plans, Process Capability etc.) to establish the right production solution for the right project
* Drive improvement solutions from start to completion
* Effective communicator with all members of the operations team including engineering, production, safety and quality teams.
* Provide concise project updates to key stakeholders
* Ensure projects are sustainable, share knowledge with all team members, updating engineering standards and maintenance
* Understand principles and parameters of equipment, be able to describe and analyse loss phenomenon and plan to eliminate these losses
* Management of contractors, ensuring safe practices and compliance
* Management of capex and budget controls for each project
* All projects delivered safely and ensuring total compliance
Qualifications:
Qualified to in an Engineering Discipline via an Apprenticeship or/and Degree Level
Skills and Experience
Experience of capex and budget controls
Lead major projects
Management of contractors
Ideally continuous manufacturing in a FMCG / Food related industry,
Knowledge of safe working practices
Excellent communication skills and a good level of computer literacy are essential WCM, TPM or other Continuous Improvement culture
Desirable
Understanding of Machinery Safety Regulations, Engineering project management experience
Previously in a Project Engineering role
Experience in Civil Engineering
Key Attributes
Analytical / Logical reasoning, Tenacious approach to problems, Self-motivated, Works on own initiative, as well as Team Player, Coaching/Influencing skills, Shares learning, Integrity, Works to and coaches to high standards, Clarity of purpose, Can work to deadlines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers' businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :
· We are all about growth
· We operate with speed and simplicity
· We win together with fun
· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
· We care and challenge
· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.