My client is a well established 24/7 manufacturing business on the Cheshire/North Wales border. They now require an Engineering Manager for the next stage of their journey.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Engineering Manager who will lead the engineering team and manage the execution of engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities include

• To continuously develop and implement appropriate engineering strategies, objectives and systems to support business requirements.
• To plan, organize and direct all engineering operations in implementing that strategy
• To set goals and objectives for the department in line with the companies key performance indicators and initiatives
• To maintain a high level of organization and control for the management of engineering resources (internal and external) across a 24/7 operation.
• To work closely with other departmental managers to ensure maximized efficiency in the planning and implementation of engineering tasks
• To support the execution of company growth plans by developing, planning, coordinating and tracking capital investment projects to a successful completion
• To coach and mentor team members while also carrying out performance and training appraisals and coordinating development programs for each individual.
• To ensure the engagement of all employees in the companies continuous improvement processes
• To continuously ensure compliance with and adherence to all appropriate EHS laws, policies and procedures
• To represent the best interests of the business in discussions and negotiations with external suppliers of products and services

Qualifications

• Ideally an Engineering Degree, minimum HND in an Engineering discipline
• Proven track record in a line management role, preferably in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong people management & leadership skills and the ability to mentor staff development
• A strong technical & analytical background with excellent problem solving abilities
• Good administrative & organisational skills
• Excellent business communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office & other relevant business systems
• A basic understanding of Lean and/or Kaizen techniques

Key Competencies

Building Effective Teams- Blends people and teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Functional/Technical Skills- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Leadership Courage- Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation {not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

Process Management- Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Benefits

• Salary c£55K, with the opportunity for some stretch for an exceptional candidate
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Life assurance cover
• Company funded Medicash health scheme