Engineering Manager

Job

Title: Engineering Manager Reports to: Head of Operations Job Objective (Purpose): he Engineering Manager will implement strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximising efficiency, optimising production levels and driving operational excellence.

Through tactical responsibility for the engineering function the job holder will lead maintenance of buildings, Health and Safety Lead for the site and maximising efficiency and output through preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, contractor management, supplier management and budgetary/cost reporting.

This is achieved by

• managing high-performing partnerships.
• An open dialogue with both clients and production partners.
• Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities (Job Duties and Tasks) People Management
• Engage with the site team to ensure the current policies and procedures of the business are fully understood and implemented.
• Develop a good work ethic among the site staff, encouraging mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Respond to any management/customer/supplier queries quickly and effectively.
• Comply with all BRC, Customer, food hygiene requirements and company procedures.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements, following company policies and procedures Administration Analyse data or information identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Organise, plan and prioritise work developing specific goals and plans to accomplish work.

Record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.

Engineering - Set direction for function and contribute to formalising of site strategic and tactical goals. -Lead the preventative management programmes for facility and machinery. -Undertake reactive maintenance with corrective action plan to reduce mean time for failure. -Contractor, supplier, and sourcing management to budgetary cost. -Management of maintenance budget. -Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health & safety, food safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors. -Improve production and packing equipment effectiveness, driving increased machine reliability through optimized maintenance program. -Project manage new installs and refurbishments. -Assist in team projects and any other reasonable tasks. -Support and manage any CAPEX related projects.

General This is an extremely fast paced position within the company, and you will interact with most company departments.

Work hours are irregular and will be influenced by problems needing instant action.

You will be working in a temperature-controlled environment.

The following are expected from you

• Possess technical knowledge and experience.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Power Point, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to lead and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong Customer Service mindset.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.
• Participate in team projects.
• Uphold the Around Noon Beliefs and Guiding Principles.

The above duties are the minimum required; other duties may be added at any time.

The job description may need to be reviewed in the light of any new developments as the role progresses.

It should not be regarded as restrictive or definitive but acts as a broad guide to the demands of the post.

• Personal Specification
• Good Communication Skills in English (interpersonal, listening, written and oral) and a working knowledge of English.
• Qualified Engineer in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation or Process Engineering.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrated track record preferably in an FMCG.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of Food Hygiene and importance of good Health and Safety practice and procedures
• Good basic physical fitness for a physically demanding role.
• Be trustworthy and reliable.
• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, e-mail and the internet.
• Ability to take accountability, make decisions and work on own initiative without supervision.
• A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the business and the role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human relations skills, principles and team building processes. Work Location- In Edmonton