Site Engineering Manager

Marshalls plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams and drive reliability improvements at their Ramsbottom site. This pivotal role involves managing capital and maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a large engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated manufacturing, budget control, and continuous improvement techniques. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your leadership will directly impact production efficiency and quality. This is your opportunity to make a significant contribution in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Development and training opportunities

Company uniform

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount on products

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave

5% company matched pension scheme

Job security

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in automated manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading large engineering teams in unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to meet production plans and service levels.
• Manage engineering budgets and implement best maintenance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Control

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Electrical and/or Mechanical Qualifications

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Stock Control Systems

Job description

Site Engineering Manager
Ramsbottom, Lancashire, UK
40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Highly Competitive Salary & Benefits

Marshalls is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of superior natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products supplying the construction, home improvement and landscape markets.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager and Head of Engineering we currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Engineering Manager at our Ramsbottom site.

The goal is to deliver MLP's (Marshalls Landscape Products) OGSM, Engineering and Reliability Maintenance Strategy across the manufacturing network through engaging leadership and strong people management skills.

This role will be responsible for leading a Capital & Maintenance Programme that delivers project benefits and improves asset reliability safely, within budget and to the highest of standards.

So what is the mission?

• Lead the site Engineering teams to deliver production plans, service levels & engineering strategy within quality, safety and cost parameters.
• Manage engineering budget (labour, overtime, fixed plant repairs, maintenance contracts etc.) to plan and look for opportunities to create value.
• Drive the use of Major Incident Reports (MIR) to get to the root cause of significant / complex equipment failures and ensure that robust countermeasures are put in place.
• Implement & deliver the engineering strategy that will develop and drive reliability, improve quality, safety and asset utilisation via all direct & indirect reports.
• Implement best practice maintenance principles for SHE / capital programme, care and maintenance.
• Ensure the engineering planning process that proactively manages and maintains manufacturing assets at site is effectively used.
• Responsible for the delivery of engineering KPI's that compliment manufacturing performance, manufacturing KPI's, and OGSM objectives.
• Recognize best practices from within and outside the business and work with stakeholders in helping to implement these across the business whilst supporting continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coach and develop direct reports. Monitor and improve performance through appraisal, performance management and personal development plans to ensure that their full potential is realised.
• Lead and manage effectively the site capital programme.
• Contribute to development of MMA for site improvements and people development.
• Comply with all relevant company and industrial control policies and standards for driving risk mitigation and management.
• Deputise for the Site Operations Manager.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Degree or equivalent.
• Electrical and / or mechanical qualifications (time served apprenticeship).
• 3+ Years' experience of operating in a medium / large automated manufacturing operation.
• Experience of leading a large (15+) engineering team, ideally in a unionised environment.
• Experience of budget control.
• Experience of managing capital programme desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Experience of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and stock control systems.
• Experience of working with engineering schedule KPI's.
• Project management and leading / delivering change is desired.
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) would be a distinct advantage.
• Continuous improvement / lean manufacturing techniques e.g. Problem Solving, 5S, SMED.

Additional benefits include:

• 34 days holiday
• Development and training opportunities
• Company uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% company matched pension scheme
• Job security working for the UK's leading manufacturer of landscaping products!

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

This is your chance to engineer your own success. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary!