Project Engineering Manager - (Drinks)

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Project Engineering Manager - (Drinks), Bradford

Client:

Princes Limited

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

d48fa3f5db65

Job Views:

7

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

This role will have responsibility for planning and executing the Capital portfolio plan for 2 UK Drinks sites. The role will also have an input into forward strategy for the defined sector.

To coordinate a defined sector of the Group Engineering function to help the business achieve optimal operational efficiency at lowest cost through the delivery of targets against the strategic objectives of the function:

1. Quality
2. Cost
3. Delivery
4. Safety
5. People

To work closely with the Group Project Controller and equivalent grades in the Group Supply functions and the wider directorial team to support the delivery of an agreed manufacturing vision and strategy.

To lead and manage a sub-sector of the Group Engineering team to help the business deliver current and future volume requirements ensuring maximum efficiency throughout all manufacturing processes and continuously driving a culture of high performance. Responsible for ensuring all major projects within a defined sector are delivered to the pre-agreed costs, schedules and performance criteria.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for planning and executing the Capital portfolio plan for 2 UK Drinks sites.
2. Working with site engineering and production teams to manage the implementation of capital projects from initial concept through to successful conclusion and sign-off.
3. Works with the project sponsor and steering team to clearly define project business drivers, objectives, and success criteria.
4. Responsible for the creation of budget plans within the post holder's area of responsibility.
5. To manage and motivate the engineering teams ensuring that they have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience necessary to carry out engineering projects effectively.
6. Undertake technical and equipment benchmarking where appropriate.
7. Develop a culture of ownership within the team for the ongoing development of the facilities.
8. Evoke a proactive approach to change and improvements in the performance of the sites.
9. Ensure compliance with Group Engineering standards, legislation and best practice with regard to health & safety and CDM regulations at all times.
10. Working in partnership with purchasing in the management of the procurement process.
11. Assist with the development and implementation of Group Engineering standards for the business.
12. Development of designs, technical specifications and layout drawings for the procurement of process and production equipment.
13. To challenge the status quo, driving a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
14. Raise and approve capital purchase orders and authorise the payment of invoices through SAP.
15. Issues monthly reports detailing the progress against budget of cost, schedule and performance for live capital projects.
16. To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards.

Role Requirements

Experience Required

1. Graduate or of graduate caliber, ideally with a further engineering qualification, hands-on experience with a demonstrable track record of success.
2. Demonstrable track record of achieving results / managing change.
3. Strong operational grounding within a complex fast moving manufacturing environment.
4. Operated and familiar with implementation of the principles of World Class Manufacturing environments / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
5. Track record of leadership in the planning and subsequent implementation of capital investment in production facilities.
6. Excellent understanding of project management systems.
7. Experience of delivering results against financial targets, service levels and safety standards.
8. Good working knowledge of operating systems such as SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Cash Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
• Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme (company performance based)

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Created on 04/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom