Engineering Manager

Vibe Recruit's client based in Rhymney is looking to appoint an experienced Engineering Manager on a full time, permanent contract. Reporting to the Operations Manager, and leading a team of 15, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for all aspects of engineering and maintenance on site including buildings, services and manufacturing assets.

Role overview

To deliver a highly efficient Engineering service for the designated areas of the business. You will have a proven Engineering Management background, gained in a high volume, fast paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. Able to demonstrate engineering improvement through the use of best practice and continuous improvement tools, and the ability to develop, coach and motivate a team.

Main duties

• Deliver innovative cost-effective solutions to all engineering problems and meet all engineering targets
• Develop Engineering plan to ensure that root/cause analysis and continuous improvements are carried out across the site
• Work closely with the Production Management Team to drive tactical and strategic actions to achieve optimum availability of production capabilities
• Manage all aspects of the engineering needs of the business
• Managing the engineering budget and preventative maintenance plan
• Responsible for ensuring that the Engineering team is fully utilised and developed whilst balancing the need for contractors
• Responsible for driving change across Engineering
• Ensure compliance with all quality, environmental and H&S standards
• Assist in the scoping out and preparation of capital investment proposals that assist in the achievement of the operational strategic objectives
• Ensure that all site projects are fully scoped out and implemented against timescales and budgets

Experience

• Management experience in a 24 hour engineering environment
• Experience within manufacturing is desirable
• Experience of working within a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience of H&S issues within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of undertaking P.U.W.E.R Assessments, H&S Risk Assessments, writing Safe Working Procedures, Issuing Work Permits
• Knowledge and experience of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and Inverter controls
• Experience of delivering training to personnel (by presentation, 1-1, on-the-job)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience of disciplinary/grievance process
• The ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure deadlines/objectives are met
• The ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels and respect confidentiality
• Be in a position to work 'on-call' hours in line with business requirements
• Strong stakeholder management
• Team working

A fantastic opportunity with a competitive salary and great employee benefits!

For more information, please contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.