Engineering Manager

Role:
Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager

Salary: £58,000 to £63,000 per annum, plus 8% bonus, vehicle/car allowance (£550 per month) and benefits (private health care, life assurance, pension etc)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm

Location:

Commutable from Durham, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool, Ferryhill, Darlington, Houghton le Spring, St Helen Auckland and surrounding areas

We are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity on behalf of a reputable and global brand manufacturing company who are looking for an Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to head up a busy department within their fast moving production manufacturing environment.

We are seeking someone who can hold their own that wants to make a real difference and impact, to bring change and improvements to the department and deliver results.

• Head up and oversee a Maintenance Department and Team of Engineers, including Maintenance Supervisors and Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
• Effectively manage maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), utilising operational excellence and continuous improvement activities to improve equipment reliability and ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Manage CMMS System and its continued integration and development, providing encourage and buy-in from the Engineers.
• Drive and implement continuous improvements within the maintenance team to maximise efficiency within the Maintenance department.
• Manage a budget up to £1M and CAPEX.
• Map out and coordinate projects and planned shut-downs throughout the year.
• The collation, analysis and reporting of engineering, OEE, cost and process data, in support of key targets and objectives.
• Assist in the ongoing strategic plan of the factory.
• Take an active role in increasing standards of safety and quality across the business, through highlighting hazards and making improvements in equipment and/or procedures.
• People management activities for a team of Engineers including recruitment, holidays, absence management, appraisals etc.
• Work closely with the production department to help plant deliver productivity goals.

• Qualified in Engineering, holding qualifications in any discipline, either electrical OR mechanical. Ideally someone who has completed an Apprenticeship and worked their way up.
• Engineering Management or Maintenance Management background, specifically overseeing a department and team of Maintenance Engineers within a similar field – Manufacturing / Industrial / Production.
• Has managed CAPEX Projects, CMMS (computerised Maintenance Management System) and Budgets – essential.
• Must have exceptional people management skills including coaching, mentoring, supporting, praising and recognition approach – this is most important!
• Passion, desire and hunger for a challenging opportunity to be successful.