Engineering Manager in Walsall

Engineering Manager – Aldridge Factory, Walsall

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join our team at our Aldridge factory in Walsall, West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Development and promotion of Company, Factory, and Team plans and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectives.
• People management, motivation and structured development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through team working.
• Provision of engineering and technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of IMS tools and techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of the manufacturing capability.
• Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental.
• Collection, assimilation and analysis of engineering, production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives.
• Development of systems and standards to deliver world‑class standards of Housekeeping within the engineering environment using the 5S principles.
• Design and implementation of capital improvement projects aimed at improving manufacturing capability.
• Use of a computerised maintenance system to facilitate planned preventative maintenance and effective engineering stock control.
• Collaborative work across all Ibstock Brick support functions, by building effective working relationships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, preferably within Construction Raw Materials.
• High degree of self‑motivation.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Effective communication at all levels of the business.
• Organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
• Leadership and man‑management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team through performance review.
• Experience with absence management and assessments.
• Ability to implement structured problem‑solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate.
• High degree of computer literacy and numeric skills and competence in all Microsoft applications alongside CMS and PPM Systems.

Benefits

• Full time, permanent role.
• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Digicare+ provided by Aviva.
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal & General.
• 3x life insurance.
• Share Save scheme eligibility.
• Full access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.