Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DL.
Salary: £42500
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:50
Benefits: Generous Company Pension
Minimum 31 Days' Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Life Insurance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
Free Onsite Parking
Friendly Place to Work

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited:

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, an Employee of the Month scheme, being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer, and exceeding the requirements set out in our Investors in People certification.

Engineering Manager Role

This position, reporting directly to the board of directors, involves overseeing engineering projects focused on implementing new plant installations, enhancing automation, and ensuring the completion of all maintenance tasks. The role of Engineering Manager requires leadership of an engineering team, with responsibilities including managing internal workloads and coordinating with external contractors. Additionally, the individual will be tasked with generating feasible project plans, overseeing purchasing to meet these plans, and keeping all relevant departments informed of engineering project developments.

Engineering Manager Responsibilities

Project Management
Lead and manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against these plans

Plant and Machinery Installation
Oversee the installation of plant and machinery, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
Coordinate with internal and external teams to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues
Develop and implement preventative maintenance

Contractor Management
Evaluate, select, and manage contractors for engineering projects
Ensure that contractors adhere to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
Resolve issues and conflicts with contractors in a timely and effective manner

Engineering Team Management
Build and lead a high-performing engineering project team
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and learning and development
Identify and support team members' professional development needs, including conducting 1-2-1 reviews and providing constructive feedback

Working Cross-Functionally
Work closely with various departments to ensure alignment of engineering project goals with overall company objectives
Identify opportunities for process improvements and coordinate with different teams to implement changes

Engineering Manager Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline would be advantageous
Further education and/or training in project management is preferred

Engineering Manager Skills and Competencies

Competencies
Proven experience in project management, particularly in plant and machinery installation
Demonstrated success in contractor management and team leadership
Familiarity with safety regulations and quality standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Interpersonal Skills
Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders
A good communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Has a collaborative approach and is able to nurture a positive team environment

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