Engineering Shift Manager

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Due to on-going investment at our Hereford site, we are looking for keen and driven Engineering Shift Managers looking to develop their careers in a FMCG environment. We have gone through some very exciting changes recently and have seen impressive investment into new technology and automation within our factories. Every day we are innovating more than ever to stay ahead of the competition by being more efficient and more productive.

As an Engineering Shift Manager at our Hereford Factory, you would be working a 5-shift continental pattern which provides regular opportunities for conducting Engineering Projects, Continuous Improvement activities and Training & Development.

As an Engineering Shift Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to these benefits:

• £48,000 – £50,000 per year + £7,785 shift premium
• 31 days holiday
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Health Cover
• Subsidised Canteen
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources

Hours:

20 week cycle – 0700‑1900 and 1900‑0700

To lead and manage the day-to-day running of the shift, the Engineering Shift Manager will support all activities on site by assessing all aspects of maintenance procedures whilst ensuring a safe working environment at all times. Responsibilities will include management, welfare, training, and development of the relevant Shift Engineers.

• Lead and manage a Shift of Engineers and Apprentices, including recording all necessary administrative requirements on TMS.
• Responsible for on-shift Engineering performance of fast-moving production line and wider factory Engineering activities with due consideration for safe plant operations.
• Understanding of engineering and operational KPIs and ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure equipment is set up ready for shift start, performs at required output and lines are shut down correctly. Ensure attendance at all SICs during the shift period.
• Accountable for allocating and recording stock used in support of machinery, including requesting replacement parts and sourcing additional parts as required; this requires close liaison with stores and external suppliers, Engineering Planner and Engineering Operations Manager.
• Responsible for control and management of tools allocated to the Shift.
• Maintain the Workshop and outside areas to high standard, ensuring regular checks are conducted and satisfactory feedback is received from GMP audits.
• Champion an area of responsibility in order to effectively support operations.
• Make improvements in general area standards.
• Identify the training needs of the Shift in order to coach, train and develop the team to provide the opportunity to develop to their potential.
• Review data on equipment effectiveness, review PMs and coordinate inclusion of jobs on weekend or daily plans.
• Lead and support improvement projects and initiatives.
• Production of Engineering Shift Report.

• HNC Certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• Self‑motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

• Experience in Engineering leadership.
• NEBOSH or IOSH.
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition.
• Instrumentation and process control experience.
• PLC experience.
• Air and pneumatics trained.
• Refrigeration experience.

After you have applied, you will be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford Office to discuss your application and CV further. There will also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets, poultry or porcine.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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