They are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team, the role has responsibility for a team of six, comprising one Engineering Team Leader, three Engineers and two Apprentice Engineers. Develop and implement an engineering strategy for the site that supports the achievement of business objectives, embedding a proactive, safety-first culture. Develop and maintain an engineering scorecard, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and implementing corrective actions where targets are not achieved, including robust reporting and analysis of major breakdowns. Prepare and manage engineering budgets, monitoring expenditure against agreed targets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and continuous improvement. Develop project specifications, undertake value stream mapping across the site and maintain a comprehensive asset register to support effective maintenance and investment planning. Lead and deliver engineering projects, including large-scale capital investment programmes, from initial concept through to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to agreed specifications. Manage external contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders throughout engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, risk management and minimal disruption to operations. Lead, coach and develop the Engineering team, ensuring robust succession planning through apprenticeships, training and skills development aligned with departmental skills matrices. Champion Lean thinking and continuous improvement, driving a cultural shift towards waste reduction, operational efficiency and sustainable improvements in engineering performance. Apply Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and optimise productivity. Ensure robust processes and compliance arrangements are in place for contractor management, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW). Oversee facilities management across the site, ensuring buildings, infrastructure and associated services are maintained to appropriate operational, safety and compliance standards. Significant engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within fenestration. Holds relevant engineering qualification(s), ideally a member of a relevant professional body with a strong interest in continuous learning. Resilient, experienced manager with experience of developing and delivering an engineering strategy and key engineering measures. Can demonstrate a customer-focused approach, building collaboration between teams. Annual bonus of up to 7.5% of your basic salary 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional two days Life Assurance Scheme Salary sacrifice pension scheme Healthcare benefits following successful completion of a three-month probationary period Friends and family cashback scheme on the products we manufacture One day's paid volunteering leave each year to support a charity of your choice - Working Hours & Team Structure: - Our factory operates two shifts, Monday to Friday: - 6:00am – 2:00pm - 2:15pm – 10:15pm - Our Engineering team currently rotates between these shifts on a weekly basis. However, the Engineering Manager typically works 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to support operational needs. - Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately.
Engineering Manager / Scrum Manager, Home Based in Norfolk employer: Technique-recruitment Solutions Ltd
As a Senior NPD Technologist at our client, you will join a dynamic team committed to innovation and quality in the food manufacturing industry. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values creativity and expertise, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the vibrant regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement and aligns with sustainability goals, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about food and product development.
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