Hampshire

Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
North Hampshire / Surrey

Commutable from – Basingstoke, Farnham, Woking Guildford, Aldershot, Reading, Farnborough

£52,000-£55,000 + Bonus

Benefits:- 9% Private Pension, Life Assurance X5, 23 Days Holiday, Discounted Memberships

Our client is a leading packaging manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-pound global group, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due to succession planning for the site they are looking for a brand-new Engineering Manager to develop & grow the engineering function.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manage a team of X2 shift engineers, with the aim to increase the headcount by 2023
Happy to be a hands-on manager to begin with as they grow and develop the team
Build business cases for capital investment, procure suppliers & develop structure
Drive forward, improve and manage all maintenance activities across the site
Develop and manage the PPM system for the plant
Support the plan of workload and set priorities for maintenance
Manage the engineering budget (£250k per annum) including CAPEX and Capital projects
Look for areas of continuous improvements & implement lean manufacturing activities
Create new SOP’s, method statement, RAM’s, RTW’s
Ensure that daily, weekly, monthly and annual targets are achieved
Health, Safety and Environmental management – analyse & monitor data

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Must be happy to be a “hands-on” manager – understanding a clear vision of succession planning & development of the engineering department
Be an electrically biased engineer by trade, with considerable mechanical experience
Ideally have previous experience as an engineering manager / leader
Must have worked in manufacturing – FMCG/Packaging industry would be great
Able to manage complex budgets, set and meet goals/targets
Strong and effective communicator, approachable and dynamic
Must be “tough-minded” when required and carry sufficient credibility when dealing with business
Continuous improvement mindset, knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
Able to train & develop engineering team members
Previously have developed new PPM procedures
Understand manufacturing needs – efficiencies, quality & budgets
Able to analyse & report on data to senior management level
Advanced knowledge and experience with Health & Safety management

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“To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]”.

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Chris Gumm on 01275 371981.

Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at hunterselection.co.uk