Engineering Shift Manager

Are you a High Caliber Maintenance Engineer in the Manufacturing industry looking for a new challenge?

Due to on-going investment at our Hereford site, we are looking for keen and driven Engineering Shift Managers looking to develop their careers in a FMCG environment. We have gone through some very exciting changes recently and have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factories. Every day we’re innovating more than ever to stay ahead of the competition by being more efficient and more productive. As a Engineering Shift Manager at our Hereford Factory, you would be working a 5-shift continental pattern which provides regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development.

Purpose of the role

To lead and manage the day to day running of the shift, the Engineering Shift Manager will support all activities on site by assessing all aspects of maintenance procedures whilst ensuring a safe working environment at all times. Responsibilities will include management, welfare, training and development of the relevant Shift Engineers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage a Shift of Engineers and Apprentices, including recording all necessary administrative requirements on TMS.
• Responsible for on-shift Engineering performance of fast-moving production line and wider factory Engineering activities with due consideration for safe plant operations.
• Understanding of engineering and operational KPI’s and be able to identify areas for improvement.
• To ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and ensure lines are shut down correctly. Ensure attendance at all SICs during the shift period.
• Accountable for allocating and recording stock used in support of machinery. Includes requesting of replacement parts and sourcing of additional parts as required; this requires close liaison with stores and external suppliers, Engineering Planner and Engineering Operations Manager.
• Responsible for control and management of tools allocated to the Shift.
• Maintain the Workshop and outside areas to high standard, ensuring regular checks are conducted and satisfactory feedback is received from GMP audits.
• Champion an area of responsibility in order to effectively support operations
• Make improvements in general area standards (link to Health & Safety Action Tracker, Technical Action Tracker)
• Identify the training needs of the Shift in order to coach, train and develop the team to provide the opportunities to develop to their potential.
• Review data on equipment effectiveness, review PMs and coordinate inclusion of jobs on weekend or daily plans
• Lead and support improvements projects and initiatives
• Production of Engineering Shift Report

What we are looking for:

• HNC certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in Engineering leadership
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition
• Instrumentation and process control experience
• PLC experience
• Air and pneumatics trained
• Refrigeration experience

Interested in Applying??  Please Email CV to: info@jkrecruit.co.uk