Assistant Engineer Manager

Zenith People are working with our client who have an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join the business on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to Assist the Site Engineering Manager in the running of a busy, fast moving Manufacturing plant. Working a Shift Pattern of 4 Days on, 4 Days off this role involves managing the shift-based engineering teams operating on a continental shift pattern giving cover 24/7 within a large manufacturing facility producing high volume, high quality products.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• To ensure the safe operation of all people, plant and equipment
• Responsible for engineering permits to works including contractor control and monitoring when applicable
• To ensure PPM’s are completed to a high standard utilising the Shire system for accurate planning and tracking. Challenge and improve the PPM with the shift teams
• To coach the teams and develop their knowledge, skills and standards
• Completion of Piranha Reports for all work completed by yourself and direct reports
• Challenge engineering staff utilisation and completion rates for planned and unplanned works in line with the KPI
• Take ownership of countermeasures that have been identified, plan and implement accordingly
• To develop the knowledge of the shift teams and call upon the functional support from the wider Engineering team
• Lead Root Cause Analysis into failures
• Focus on Top 3 issues weekly in line with Production KPI
• Responsible for the management of visitors and service providers
• To attend tier meetings and support the Business Units and their teams
• To develop the relationships of shift leader and production mangers/leaders in the running and reporting of the shift
• Support the engineering manager by developing and ensuring compliance to both engineering quality and safety standards
• Participate and communicate in detail with all team members at weekly meetings
• Develop the training matrix for shift leaders and shift engineering teams
• To conduct appraisal reviews and implement personal development plans
• Take a proactive role to ensure actions are taken to reduce downtime and increase efficiencies.

• Assist with the training and development of others where appropriate.
• Identification, raising and closure of Near Misses
• Workshop only to be used when working on jobs or computer based work such as inputting work orders, 5-WHY’s, Asset Care etc.

• Drive a 'can do’ attitude through the team

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• HNC or Higher
• Advanced HSE Qualification
• Qualified in Leadership training
• FMCG exposure

• General awareness of site services
• Maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Appraisal systems (PDP’s)
• Electrical & Mechanical process
• Electro- Pneumatics systems/Hydraulics/Conveyor systems
• People management
• Preventative maintenance & techniques
• Route cause analysis

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A natural leader with the ability to drive change
• Knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering/Maintenance
• Flexible and hands on approach
• Previous experience working in a similar role at a similar level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Resilient in the face of adversity
• Self-starter who is accountable for self and encourages others to do the same
• Application of CI methodology

If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician with Supervisor experience please click apply now.