Engineering Manager

Job Title – Engineering Manager
Location – Wrexham
Job Type – Permanent

Due to continued success our client is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the team. Working within a successful and proven team this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking B Corp organisation.  

About You – Working within a fast-paced manufacturing/ production environment, you will have experience within the Food or beverage industry. You will have experience within senior leadership across production, Health and Safety, Quality and NPD.

Responsible for Safety and food safety within area of control 

• Responsible for the maintenance & availability of the process & packing lines.
• Make incremental improvements & changes in terms of reliability, moving to a preventative model, reducing machinery downtime, maintain & improve stability
• Manage departmental budget, resource planning, contractor control, and performance management.
• Managing the R&R to agreed budget, controlling engineering stocks seeking ways to balance Risk vs Cost
• Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, and proactive maintenance.
• Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team
• Professionalize the maintenance department with a strong focus on predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the Engineering department are Audit ready at all times eg BRC, SMETA and Customer Audits.
• Ensure compliance to ALL legal and mandatory requirements incl. Electrical fixed wiring, Pressure systems, L8 water management etc.
• Installation & de-installation of plant & equipment, as required
• Working with others on a range of Engineering and Operational Projects ensuring budgetary, technical compliance and target timelines are met.
• Driving and reporting on key performance indicators to manage the effectiveness of the department and share

SKILLS REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance/ engineering leadership position, ideally within Food manufacturing.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• An engaged, positive and strong leader with a ‘can do’ mentality, who can solve problems
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, HSE regulations, and food safety engineering standards.
• Data driven with a continuous improvement mentality, formal knowledge and use of CI tools
• Demonstrable success improving OEE and leading maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of automated production equipment, packaging machinery, and utilities.
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of IT and Engineering CMMS systems

DESIRABLE

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
• Experienced in the implementation of Engineering CMMS systems (e.g., Shire, Agility, SAP PM,
• Experience of chilled and bakery processing environments.
• Experience managing capex projects from design to commissioning.
• Experience of audit processes with BRC and retailers would be an advantage

For more information, please contact Grady Izatt email your CV to grady.izatt@technical-network.co.uk or call on 07958027583.