Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Magheralin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy production seeks an Engineering Manager to enhance engineering operations and maintenance excellence. The role involves managing a team, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a positive health and safety culture. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and several years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and wellness coverage

401(k) program with company match

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• 3+ years leading and managing an engineering team in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage high performance engineering team in a 24/7 production environment.
• Ensure maintenance cover and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with internal teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management

Health and Safety

Education

2nd class degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

IOSH qualification

Job description

Job Description

Within our Plant leadership team - Leprino is seeking an Engineering Manager to move our organization to an even larger level of engineering and maintenance excellence! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

The Engineering Manager will have overall responsibility for the leadership and development of a high performance engineering team, and the embedding of high standard maintenance processes and practices within a highly automated 24/7 mozzarella cheese production and packing facilit.

• Build lasting relationships with internal teams to support seamless operations.
• Lead, coach and develop reporting engineers and team leaders to ensure capability to deliver current and future business objectives and encourage flexibility and cross functional skills.
• Ensure 24/7 maintenance cover across the site to ensure the execution of all PPM activity.
• Lead an effective culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations and maintenance.
• Support team development through coaching and regular check-ins - everyone's growth matters!
• Champion a high standard of quality in the engineering department at all times.
• Drive and support a positive Health and Safety culture within the department where H&S is given equal priority with all other activities

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• 3+ years of recent and relevant experience leading and managing an engineering team within a manufacturing environment.

We Hope You Also Have ( Qualifications):

• 2nd class degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
• IOSH qualification
• 5+ years of experience working in a dairy or food production setting.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering you in return:

Leprino’s compensation and benefits packages are among the industry’s best! This includes competitive pay, health and wellness coverage, a 401(k) program with company match, and much more.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods began as a small, family-owned market selling grocery items in Denver, Colorado in 1950. We are now the largest mozzarella and lactose producer in the world, and a leading manufacturer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, we have nearly 5,000 employees and are dedicated to our values of Quality, Service, Competitive Price, and Ethics. Our global presence spans over 55 countries, and we continue to innovate and grow.

The Easy Apply option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this open position, please visit https://www.leprinofoods.eu/careers/