Engineering Manager

Job Role: Engineering Manager

Basic Salary: £55 000 - £57 000 Per Year

Location: Wigan (Greater Manchester / Lancashire)

Shift Pattern: Days / Mon-Fri

Benefits: REGULAR PAY RISES + 10% BONUS + 33 HOLIDAYS + HIGH PENSION + PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP & PROGRESS FURTHER THROUGH THE COMPANY + HEALTH CARE + CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SHUTDOWN

The Company

This company are a large and very well-established global manufacturer, part of a very large group who have over 100 years within there industry. They are the UK’s market leader in developing and manufacturing products for various markets.

Purpose

Manage the Engineering team to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient running of the equipment and machinery. Also leading the planning and management of multi-discipline projects including the coordination and integration of multi-discipline tasks, promoting effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility and equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Ensure there is a robust PPM system in place.
• Deliver improvements in machine performance, including reducing downtime.
• Work with the Continuous Improvement team to develop and improve manufacturing processes with best practice and innovation.
• Engage the Engineering team to deliver on Engineering KPI’s.
• Accountable for the budgets for labour & materials, as well as capital expenditure.
• Deliver engineering strategy development.
• Driving continuous improvement and culture change through employee engagement.
• Define and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce costs, mitigate risk, shorten lead times and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with other functions including Production Management, Quality, Operations and Sales to improve production, quality and cost efficiencies.
• Analyse the performance data of machine runtime to understand shortcomings and propose improvements wherever necessary.
• Ensure engineering strategy and contingency plans are up-to date and carried out as required.
• Source service providers and contractors, ensuring and monitoring service, delivery and performance.
• Implement industry best practices, including preventative and reactive engineering.
• Build and nurture relationships across the business and with all external partners.

The Benefits

• You will be joining a large and highly successful company who can offer a great amount of stability, longevity and security.
• Great deal of opportunity for further progression.
• A great senior management team who value their staff and bring out the best in you.
• A fantastic salary, bonus and benefits package with increasing benefits and perks.
• Many added benefits to the role.

If you are interested in this role and a suitable candidate, please apply with an up to date CV or call the team on 01138 331786 for more info.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: WG9866