Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager

Abacus Search Staffing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to ensure optimal plant efficiency and managing maintenance operations. The role encompasses project planning, program management, and employee development to maintain production and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of leadership experience in industrial operations and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. This position requires adherence to safety regulations and managing multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Manage superintendents and projects including maintenance project planning.
• Utilize SAP for breakdown and overtime reports.
• Conduct critical equipment inspection work verification.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Plant Engineer / Maintenance Management – Rise to the Challenge! Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager ensures optimal efficiency is achieved through project planning, program management, and succession planning. They strive for uninterrupted production schedules, while strongly adhering to maintenance standards. This position works closely with plant leaders, and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal / labor compliance and / or food quality standards. The Engineering Manager leverages internal and external resources to provide insightful and innovative solutions to all items that impede efficiency, production and / or departmental morale. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise / performance of all members of the industrial maintenance department.

Safety Statement

For us to truly own safety, everyone has the responsibility to create a safe and healthy workplace. It is both an individual and a shared responsibility to work safely and care about the safety of our co-workers, friends, and everyone at our facility. It is also very important that we act—where necessary—to mitigate hazards and unsafe behaviors.

We take seriously the responsibility to provide a work environment that is free of known safety hazards and to provide protective equipment / interventions that mitigate hazardous activities. Safety is the responsibility of every employee. As such, it is your responsibility to :

• Always work and lift safely
• Attend all safety training activities
• Adhere to all traffic rules and laws
• Follow customer safety policies
• Report all accidents and near misses
• Follow all safety rules including not working on energized equipment

Position Responsibilities / Major Duties

• Manage superintendents and projects : small-scale maintenance project planning and down day planning with superintendents
• Manage Capital Expenditure (CapEx) program and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) annual planning and forecasting, while teaching superintendents
• Manage employee development and succession planning
• Utilize SAP to review and approve breakdown reports, overtime reports, and purchase orders. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of inventory variances
• Review spare parts stock levels
• Attend operations and vendor meetings and coordinate planning
• Oversee financial review and reporting, monitoring and reporting on Profit & Loss (P&L) reports for maintenance spending
• Conduct floor walks with superintendents for department-work verification
• Manage equipment trends : parts usage, breakdown frequencies, and top cost contributors
• Conduct critical equipment inspection work verification
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) program assessments and modify based on trending, plant needs, and / or changes
• Demonstrate innovative, critical, and strategic thinking
• Practice and comply with all policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by municipal, county, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and various other job-related equipment

Essential Job Functions / Requirements

License

• Licenses as required by state, industry, city, or county (boiler, refrigeration, etc.)
• May be required to possess / maintain a valid license to operate heavy equipment, including forklift

Mobility

• Physically capable of rapid, unimpeded movement throughout all areas
• Able to climb fixed and portable ladders, crawl under and climb onto machinery and equipment, and enter / exit confined spaces
• Ability to lift and hold up to 50 pounds from floor level to 48 inches
• Sufficient dexterity in fingers, arms, and hands to perform complex wiring, welding, and written communication

Sensory

• Ability to view products for proper size and color
• Ability to distinguish color-coded equipment
• Vision enough to distinguish operating lights and panels on machinery and equipment
• Must be able to hear and identify audible alarm systems and normal vs. abnormal equipment operating sounds
• Must be able to work in a 100-degree environment

Communication

• Ability to generate written communication
• Ability to read and review written communication
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow clear communication in English (in person or via telephone) and / or other required languages
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions on machine care and maintenance

Attendance

• Ability to come to work on a regular and consistent basis

Other

• Ability to read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures and signs
• Ability to wear and use approved applicable safety equipment as needed

Desired Experience

• 15-20 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in industrial operations or a related field
• Strong knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and employee development
• Knowledge of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance is a plus

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field desired
• High school diploma or equivalent required