Shift Engineering Manager

Nestlé SA; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team in Wisbech. This role involves leading a skilled team through preventative maintenance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, managing operational reviews, and empowering team members. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this opportunity is ideal for those passionate about enhancing production efficiency and fostering a culture of excellence. Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the pet care industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible working scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with Electrical/Mechanical Bias.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift Engineering team through preventative maintenance methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvements using TPM in operational processes.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

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Job Title – Shift Engineering Manager
Location – Wisbech Factory

Salary of £55,000 - £57,500 per annum plus potential bonus + fantastic benefits

Work Pattern – 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Engineering Manager, to join our team based at our Nestlé Purina site in Wisbech. Driving continuous improvement through Nestle Continuous Excellence foundations and Total Performance Management.

At Nestlé PURINA Pet Care, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too. As a world leading company in pet care and nutrition, Nestlé PURINA has been helping pet’s live healthy, happy lives for over 85 years. We are proud to produce some of the UK’s best loved brands including BAKERS, GO-CAT, WINALOT, FELIX, and BONIO, trusted and bought by millions of pet owners.

Manufacturing in Nestlé is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity.

This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards being a LEAN Enterprise. This is the biggest change in the way we work that Nestlé have ever seen. It’s worldwide. It is exciting. You could play a key part in it.

A day in the life of a Shift Engineering Manager

As the Shift Engineering Manager, you will report to the Reliability Maintenance Manager and be responsible for leading the Shift Engineering team through preventative maintenance methodologies in accordance with the site Operational Master Plan.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Drive continuous improvements using TPM in the key operational business processes throughout manufacturing and empowering and inspiring people by supporting the line team and developing their capability.
• Contribute to sustainably meet the Factory strategy targets in order to accelerate the business ambition.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with local laws, SHE and Quality standards by identifying risks associated to activities within zone and ensure reactive incidents are managed and resolved or escalated. Strive for zero unsafe conditions and behaviours to achieve zero accidents.
• Support Engineering on unplanned stops root cause and resolution.
• Support and execute identified planned maintenance tasks. Liaise with support departments and use their resources to make necessary changes.
• Effectively manage the Shift Operational Review and the Autonomous Working Group (AWG).
• Adopt and nurture a working style which actively involves and motivates colleagues, promoting an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Develop organisational capability by supporting and co-ordinating in the transfer and enhancement of skills through coaching others and share current best practice within the team.

What will make you successful?

The person that is successful in this role will be driven to drive improvement across production.This opportunity providesdevelopment individually and as part of a highly skilled team.

Other experiences and attributes would include:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with Electrical/Mechanical Bias or equivalent.
• Ability to motivate, influence and coach through having strong interpersonal skills.
• Naturally able to lead, challenge and build capability.
• Ability to communicate across all levels and work on own initiative.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodology such as DMAIC, RCA.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 13/05/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Business Unit – Nestle Purina

Job Title – Shift Engineering Manager
Location – Wisbech Factory

Salary of £55,000 - £57,500 per annum plus potential bonus + fantastic benefits

Work Pattern – 2 days / 2 nights / 4 off

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Engineering Manager, to join our team based at our Nestlé Purina site in Wisbech. Driving continuous improvement through Nestle Continuous Excellence foundations and Total Performance Management.

At Nestlé PURINA Pet Care, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too. As a world leading company in pet care and nutrition, Nestlé PURINA has been helping pet’s live healthy, happy lives for over 85 years. We are proud to produce some of the UK’s best loved brands including BAKERS, GO-CAT, WINALOT, FELIX, and BONIO, trusted and bought by millions of pet owners.

Manufacturing in Nestlé is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity.

This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards being a LEAN Enterprise. This is the biggest change in the way we work that Nestlé have ever seen. It’s worldwide. It is exciting. You could play a key part in it.

A day in the life of a Shift Engineering Manager

As the Shift Engineering Manager, you will report to the Reliability Maintenance Manager and be responsible for leading the Shift Engineering team through preventative maintenance methodologies in accordance with the site Operational Master Plan.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Drive continuous improvements using TPM in the key operational business processes throughout manufacturing and empowering and inspiring people by supporting the line team and developing their capability.
• Contribute to sustainably meet the Factory strategy targets in order to accelerate the business ambition.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with local laws, SHE and Quality standards by identifying risks associated to activities within zone and ensure reactive incidents are managed and resolved or escalated. Strive for zero unsafe conditions and behaviours to achieve zero accidents.
• Support Engineering on unplanned stops root cause and resolution.
• Support and execute identified planned maintenance tasks. Liaise with support departments and use their resources to make necessary changes.
• Effectively manage the Shift Operational Review and the Autonomous Working Group (AWG).
• Adopt and nurture a working style which actively involves and motivates colleagues, promoting an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Develop organisational capability by supporting and co-ordinating in the transfer and enhancement of skills through coaching others and share current best practice within the team.

What will make you successful?

The person that is successful in this role will be driven to drive improvement across production.This opportunity providesdevelopment individually and as part of a highly skilled team.

Other experiences and attributes would include:

• Qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with Electrical/Mechanical Bias or equivalent.
• Ability to motivate, influence and coach through having strong interpersonal skills.
• Naturally able to lead, challenge and build capability.
• Ability to communicate across all levels and work on own initiative.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodology such as DMAIC, RCA.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 13/05/2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!