Engineering Shift Manager

Myton Food Group; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to join our Thrapston site. You will drive the engineering team to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance, and engage staff across the maintenance functions.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong fault-finding skills in a FMCG setting, and a proactive approach to asset care and safety. You will coordinate with the maintenance team and uphold discipline and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent required.
• Proven fault finding experience in FMCG environment preferred.
• Track record in people management and delivering strong results.

Responsibilities

• Minimise machinery downtime through proactive and predictive maintenance; ensure equipment reliability.
• Improve performance by optimizing processes and implementing data-driven improvements.
• Engage and develop the engineering team, promoting a positive work environment.
• Lead and support asset care programme to extend asset life and reduce costs.
• Hands-on involvement in repairing and optimizing equipment assets.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with the maintenance team to prevent production disruptions.
• Prepare for and manage crisis incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
• Enforce discipline and grievance procedures to uphold standards.

Skills

People management

Fault finding

Decision making

Education

NVQ level 3

ONC mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to join us in Thrapston.

The responsibilities for Engineering Shift Manager in this role are critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing site.

• Minimising Machinery Downtime: The Engineering team plays a crucial role in minimizing machinery downtime. This involves proactive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and swift response to unexpected breakdowns. The team must ensure that equipment is operational to maintain production schedules.
• Improving Performance: The team should continually seek opportunities to enhance equipment performance without compromising product quality. This can involve optimizing processes, implementing upgrades, or using data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement.
• Engineer Engagement: Keeping the engineering team engaged and motivated is important for productivity and innovation. This might involve fostering a positive work environment, providing training and development opportunities, and recognizing and rewarding achievements.
• Asset Care Programme: Leading and supporting the Morrisons asset care programme is a key responsibility. This program likely includes strategies for maintaining and prolonging the life of assets, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the team adheres to best practices.
• Hands-On Approach: Being hands-on in repairing and optimizing equipment assets is crucial. This hands-on involvement from the team leader can set an example for the rest of the team and ensure that issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinating maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team is vital for ensuring that maintenance activities are planned and executed efficiently. This coordination helps prevent production disruptions and ensures that resources are allocated effectively.
• Crisis Incident Management: Being prepared to handle crisis incidents, accidents, and near misses is essential for maintaining a safe working environment. This includes conducting investigations and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Discipline and Grievance: Enforcing discipline and grievance procedures is necessary to maintain order and address any issues that may arise within the team. This ensures that standards are upheld and that any misconduct is appropriately addressed.

About you

As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:

• Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
• A proven track record in an engineering and fault finding role gained from a FMCG environment (ideally the food industry)
• A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role
• A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic