Main Accountabilities

  • Achieve agreed production plan within budgeted costs and to specified quality, safety, and hygiene standards
  • Implement and manage continuous improvement activities in conjunction with other relevant departments, which will move the business towards world-class manufacturing. This will include maintenance strategies, improved training, planning and adoption of lean manufacturing philosophies.
  • Keep abreast of current and future legislative requirements and ensure Manor compliance
  • Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets. Main ‘impacts’ are productive standards, Maintenance, labour, and utility usage.
  • Be an ambassador for Health and Safety and ensure regulatory compliance for all work undertaken and equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Lead a team of engineers who are responsible for maintaining and repairing sites process and packing lines.
  • Work with corporate engineering personnel to design, plan, schedule, and complete Capital Improvement Projects to time and anticipated benefits

Person Specification

  • 3-5 years of relevant management experience within a food process, bottling, liquid filling and/or consumer goods manufacturing /packaging environment.
  • Professionally Qualified Engineer.
  • NEBOSH or similar qualification in management of health and safety.
  • HACCP Level 3
  • Strong mechanical ability and a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and PLC systems are required. Demonstrated ability to apply and conduct root cause analysis techniques and resolve problems essential.
  • Working knowledge of computerised preventative maintenance programs experience are highly desirable
  • Must have a strong floor presence and be able to interact effectively with people at all levels.
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards. Commitment to company values.
  • Proven leadership with a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • Have proven experience in managing a team in person and remotely.
  • Ability to organise, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
  • Technical skills in engineering management, quality assurance and costing.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.