Engineering Manager — Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Leader

Ibstock Plc; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digicare+ (Aviva)

Pension 10% matched

Life insurance 3x

Share Save scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Discount platform

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ibstock Plc in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Chesterton factory team. You will drive engineering strategy, capital projects and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in mechanical/electrical engineering, and the ability to manage performance, safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead teams.
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisational skills with planning and process implementation.
• Experience with absence management and performance assessments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMS/PPM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote Company, Factory and Team plans and their implementation.
• Provide people management, motivation and development through performance reviews.
• Apply IMS tools to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Analyze engineering, production and process data to meet targets.
• Develop systems and standards delivering world-class housekeeping in engineering.
• Design and implement capital projects to improve capability.
• Utilize CMMS to plan preventive maintenance and stock control.
• Collaborate with Ibstock Brick support functions and build effective relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

CMS and PPM systems

Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Supervisory experience

Absence management

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMS

PPM systems

MS Office

Job description

Ibstock Plc in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Chesterton factory team. You will drive engineering strategy, capital projects and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in mechanical/electrical engineering, and the ability to manage performance, safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.