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Zest
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Somerton, Somerset TA11 6SB, England
£60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Engineering Manager position at Zest Engineering offers a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 and is located in Somerset, commutable from Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, and Yeovil.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, including leadership experience, preferably within the food industry (FMCG).
- Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, implementing maintenance strategies, and enhancing maintenance programs in collaboration with various teams.
- The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a strategic mindset for both people management and technical leadership.
- This full-time role operates Monday through Friday and presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to innovate and improve plant operations.
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000
Location: Somerset (Commutable from Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Yeovil)
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday
Zest Engineering is working closely with a hight reputable food manufacturer in the South West.
Job Overview:
As the Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading, mentoring, and growing a team of engineers. You will oversee the entire engineering process, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys both people management and hands-on technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and manage maintenance activities and resources for designated areas.
* Lead and implement the plant's maintenance strategy.
* Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance autonomous, preventative, and curative maintenance programs.
* Coordinate TPM learning/training plans with the TPM Coach and Factory Manager, creating both on-the-job and classroom learning opportunities. Recommend improvements or new training programs.
* Provide regular updates on PPM execution, identifying challenges and offering solutions for continuous improvement.
* Uphold company standards within the factory, acting as a change agent to promote continuous improvement.
* Ensure line efficiency while maintaining the maintenance budget, using PDCA principles, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
* Lead sustainability efforts in the designated areas of responsibility.
* Work with departmental leaders to minimise downtime during maintenance activities.
* Establish optimal methods and equipment for both new and existing operations.
* Innovate to improve the plant's operations and overall efficiency.
* Ensure the maintenance team is properly trained and regularly evaluated.
Key Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in engineering, with experience in a leadership role.
* Strong background with the Food industry (FMCG)
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make high-level technical decisions.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on partnership.
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