Engineering Manager

Job Title – Engineering Manager

Location – Wrexham

Job Type – Permanent

Due to continued success, our client is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the team. Working within a successful and proven team this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking B Corp organisation.

About You

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment, you will have experience within the Food or beverage industry. You will have experience within senior leadership across production, Health and Safety, Quality and NPD.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Safety and food safety within area of control
• Responsible for the maintenance & availability of the process & packing lines.
• Make incremental improvements & changes in terms of reliability, moving to a preventative model, reducing machinery downtime, maintain & improve stability
• Manage departmental budget, resource planning, contractor control, and performance management.
• Managing the R&R to agreed budget, controlling engineering stocks seeking ways to balance Risk vs Cost
• Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, and proactive maintenance.
• Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team
• Professionalize the maintenance department with a strong focus on predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the Engineering department are Audit ready at all times eg BRC, SMETA and Customer Audits.
• Ensure compliance to ALL legal and mandatory requirements incl. Electrical fixed wiring, Pressure systems, L8 water management etc.
• Installation & de-installation of plant & equipment, as required
• Working with others on a range of Engineering and Operational Projects ensuring budgetary, technical compliance and target timelines are met.
• Driving and reporting on key performance indicators to manage the effectiveness of the department and share

Skills Required

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance/engineering leadership position, ideally within Food manufacturing.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• An engaged, positive and strong leader with a ‘can do’ mentality, who can solve problems
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, HSE regulations, and food safety engineering standards.
• Data driven with a continuous improvement mentality, formal knowledge and use of CI tools
• Demonstrable success improving OEE and leading maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of automated production equipment, packaging machinery, and utilities.
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of IT and Engineering CMMS systems

Desirable

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
• Experienced in the implementation of Engineering CMMS systems (e.g., Shire, Agility, SAP PM,
• Experience of chilled and bakery processing environments.
• Experience managing capex projects from design to commissioning.
• Experience of audit processes with BRC and retailers would be an advantage