ENGINEERING MANAGER

50000 - 60000

Permanent full-time

Engineering Manager

Based- Munster, however must be willing to travel to sister plants in the UK and to overseas machine manufacturers, as required by the business.

Key Purpose:

Responsible for Engineering and Maintenance functions to ensure standards are developed, set and maintained to meet company standards.

THE POSITION/OUTLINE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Management of engineering and maintenance function for the Munster facility.
• Lead efforts to minimise equipment downtime and maximise production yields.
• Prepare capital investment proposals.
• Stay abreast of trends and development in the engineering and maintenance field. Recommend changes in policies as appropriate.
• Initiate and implement proposals for efficiency improvements.
• Analyse and supply input for cost trend analysis for budgets, new business opportunities and capital investment proposals.
• Responsibility for departmental budgetary & cost adherence.
• Ensure continuous analysis of environment including equipment and technology with a view to cost reduction.
• Project management of plant re-layouts and major equipment implementation initiatives. 
• Perform manpower and resource planning within own department.
• Working with production, quality and engineering teams to ensure equipment and modifications are operated to guidelines.
• Development of operator training manuals to run machines and diagnose faults.
• Demonstrated administrative, organising and communications skills required.
• Self-motivation with drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment essential.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of engineering methodologies and processes.
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise tasks.
• Strong analytical and project management skills essential.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and excellence.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire department members.
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills necessary to resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• At least five years’ experience in a similar leadership role in a world class manufacturing environment.
• Third level qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Lean Sigma Black Belt would be an advantage

MANAGEMENT OF TEAM

• Direct management of senior department members, involving performance reviews and indirect management of all staff in the department.
• Ensure that all team responsibilities are managed in an accurate, comprehensive, timely and controlled manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate staffing and resources of the department.
• Motivation, leadership and teambuilding of team members and the department in line with business and technical needs.
• Ensure that all discipline matters, including time keeping and attendance, are dealt with in accordance with company policy.

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