Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their engineering department at the Portbury site. This pivotal role involves overseeing budget management, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and driving process optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Process or Manufacturing Engineering and have experience in large-scale process industries. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, providing opportunities for personal growth and career development within a leading food and nutrition technology manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Process, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Experience in large scale process industry, preferably food.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering department and manage budget decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local and regional engineering standards.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Employee engagement skills

Ability to apply engineering principles

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Process Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in related engineering fields

Job description

Job Description

Requisition ID: 57372
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site as Engineering Manager. This key position provides leadership and direction to the engineering department. You will be responsible for the Engineering budget spend decisions, site capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management and maintenance delivery on site. You will also be responsible for ensuring all local, and regional or KERRY EMEA compliance requirements are met and maintained at all times.

What you'll be doing

1. Ensuring that Kerry QSHE policies and standards are implemented and adhered to on site.
2. Development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to local, regional engineering statutory and/or compliance requirements including the adherence to Kerry procedures, regional and/or global standards.
3. Ensuring that equipment and processes are operated to and maintained within their safe design operating limits in a way that avoids danger to personnel, the public or Kerry property.
4. Site engineering activities including capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management, delivery of the maintenance asset care program and all maintenance works on site.
5. Ensuring that an effective & comprehensive preventative maintenance programme is in place & executed on time & on budget.
6. Supporting the engineering team and apply technical skills and ingenuity to the permanent correction of issues, modifications and NPI requirements into the process or equipment as necessary in a timely manner.
7. Developing the site Engineering budget for approval and managing site engineering budget costs to meet the approved engineering budget targets.
8. Responsible for monitoring and controlling predefined KPI targets.
9. Responsible for ensuring that site specific engineering standards and SOPs are updated and developed as appropriate.
10. Recruiting and building effective teams with a strong identity who are engaged and empowered to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
11. Developing our internal talent and aligning career development goals in line with succession planning and organisational goals.
12. Design, implement, and deliver a technical training programme.

What you can bring to the role

1. Degree level educated within Process, Manufacturing, Engineering or related processed based engineering.
2. Previous experience in a large scale process industry (food desirable).
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Strong leadership and employee engagement skills.
5. Ability to apply engineering principles in practical application.
6. Team leadership and development.
7. Strong business knowledge and ability to interface with manufacturing organisation.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value diversity in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on class, economic status, background, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

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