Technical Manager - Manufacturing

Technical Manager – Manufacturing

This is a key role reporting to the Operations Director in a growing World Class manufacturing site, where you will manage the Engineering, Maintenance & Facilities activities at the plant in a safe & efficient manner. You will be key member of the site leadership team & involved in decision making & leading continuous improvement site wide

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership expertise to solve problems & improve performance.
• Share your best practice and knowledge at all levels or where needed to improve skills & flexibility.
• Work with the CI Manager to manage & integrate lean philosophy into the site.
• Identify areas & coordinate cost saving projects on site.
• Be involved in daily production & operations, helping solve issues to ensure quality product & efficiency
• Lead, manage & develop programmes which support site targets.
• Lead CAPEX projects & manage compliance.
• Accompany auditors, customers etc during shop floor visits as & when required.
• Ensure Engineering team is fully compliant with company regulations, policies, & procedures.
• Reflect values & ‘Risk-Free’ culture; ensure all your teams take responsibility & comply with these.
• Motivate & coach your team, helping engineering managers to communicate expectations, standards & evaluate results.
• Initiate & lead employee training to ensure continuous improvement in the organisation.
• Develop new processes & programs where knowledge or skills gaps exist.
• With others, identify training needs in your teams, then plan & ensure that appropriate training is carried out.
• Provide regular & constructive feedback to new & existing employees.
• Comply with the training system & actively support it & implement ideas for improvement.
• Provide appropriate channels of communication including regular team briefings.
• Actively lead and take responsibility for all escalations in the Engineering function.
• Provide direction to engineering team & manage performance to ensure internal & external site maintenance requirements, repairs & tasks completed well & on time.
• Ensure that safe working practices for all including wearing PPE as appropriate.
• Manage & develop policies & programs to ensure a safe working environment and culture
• Apply procedures in a fair & consistent manner.

You will have:

• B.Sc. Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar
• Five to eight years solid engineering management in a manufacturing setting
• Managed teams, improvement projects; mech/electrical equipment design, installation, modification and maintenance
• Strong organisational & mentoring skills in a high performing culture
• A positive, helpful, friendly, flexible, professional, tactful, confidential & sensitive manner
• Managed many tasks whilst retaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Rewards: A comprehensive benefits package on offer