Role:ENGINEERING MANAGER
Location:Magheralin
Accountable to:Operations Manager
Role Purpose: Overall responsibility for the leadership and development of a high performance engineering team, and the embedding of high standard maintenance processes and practices within a highly automated 24/7 mozzarella cheese production and packing facility, including the efficient operation and maintenance of all associated utilities. Taking ownership and accountability for performance agreed Key Performance Indicators and leading continuous improvement in all aspects of plant maintenance, engineering compliance & minor capital projects.
Direct Reports: Maintenance Manager
Indirect report: Maintenance Team Leaders, Automation Team, Maintenance Planning Manager
Key Relationships: Site Leadership Team, Team Leaders, Production and Quality teams, Technical services and NPD, Finance Team, Central Engineering Team, Key Suppliers
Responsibilities:
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
As a member of the site leadership team adopt an approach of collaboration, cohesion and support. Ensure there is active participation in site decision making and objective setting.
Build positive relationships with other departments, utilising these positive relationships to assist delivery of results through your team, and provide support towards the success of other teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Site Leadership Team, establishing two way communication and accurate provision of information to support the efficient running and continuous improvement of the site.
Build an excellent working relationship with the Production team to ensure the Maintenance department deliver an excellent service to meet 24/7 operational uptime and operational efficiency targets through the implementation of an effective asset care program.
Work closely with the food safety team to ensure that engineering work is completed in line with food safety guidelines and that issued are communicated effectively and an ethos of working together to overcome problems is encouraged.
Through effective team leadership, promote a harmonious working environment based upon the building blocks of the companys Vision, Values and Culture Commitments and take action to address individual or group behaviour that may be detrimental to positive working relationships in accordance with company procedures.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all functions including Health and Safety, Production, Food Safety & Quality, Technical Services, Planning, Finance, and HR.
TEAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Leading, coaching and development of reporting engineers and team leaders to ensure capability to deliver current and future business objectives and encourage flexibility and cross functional skills, instilling a fix it right first time attitude throughout the team.
Identifying and arranging training for the department in line with the annual training budget.
Provide strong leadership to the Maintenance function to ensure there is effective support for the operations of the site.
Provide a source of expertise to maintenance engineers on all matters related to plant and equipment. Coach and assist the engineers to decide on appropriate corrective action in breakdown situations with a view to enhancing their ability to make repeat decisions unaided when similar situations occur.
Introduce and monitor a set of key performance metrics to the department, which will support the growth and development of this newly established team
Develop and embed a plan of regular communication and engagement, which supports a culture of proactive involvement
Implement well-structured Tier 1 meetings and attend Daily Management Systems (DMS) meetings & planning meetings as required.
Ensure all planned meetings are prepared for and actively encourage two way participation at these meetings, with timely follow up and close out of agreed action
Guide the team leaders to ensure that PSOPs capture the knowledge and experience of the team to manage all activities, processes and procedures and that these are used to train others on one standardised way of operating
Promote an approach of problem solving and peer to peer learning within the department
Coach and develop direct reports through regular one to ones, formal Performance review process and set and agree development plans
Promote an effective cross functional team approach.
In conjunction with the support from HR, take a lead role in the recruitment and employee relations processes within the department
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Encourage a go and see attitude amongst the team when problems arise, and promote engagement with all appropriate colleagues e.g. production, quality and engineers to determine the actual root cause of the problem whilst at the scene of the problem.
Oversee maintenance related action plans to address root causes to problems, ensuring action close outs are implemented and SOPs and decision trees are updated appropriately. Ensure the quantity of work and quality of workmanship is maximised by all maintenance engineers and contractors.
Ensure 24/7 maintenance cover across the site to ensure the execution of all PPM activity as per the work schedule.
Monitor the planned preventative maintenance systems for all areas including PPM schedules for all plant and equipment, management of data regarding machine breakdowns, fault analysis and update of PPM procedures through the use of KPIs, customer service levels, detailed planned and preventative maintenance schedules and condition monitoring techniques.
Develop the use of the PPM system to enhance the benefits it can offer to the business.
Ensure the maintenance of the building, environment and plant including heating, ventilation, fire protection equipment and plant, pipework and plumbing, ensure a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors.
Ensure equipment operates at a standard in order to achieve the customers required product specification.
Ensuring all issues of statutory inspections – including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER & DSEAR requirements etc are managed and records are maintained in line with current legislation.
Co-ordinate and monitor effectiveness of mechanical and electrical sub-contractor labour
The role requires the timely resolution of any site issues escalated to him/her and corrective action communicated promptly to all concerned. This corrective action will be reflected in appropriate decision trees to aid future decisions on similar issues
STRATEGY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Lead an effective culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations and maintenance.
Strategically develop, recommend and justify improvement plans for the site and the Maintenance department.
Support a strategy for Engineering Maintenance that is in line with the overall strategic plans and values of the company
Initiate and lead capital projects and the preparation of AFEs to support the site strategy
Champion a high standard of quality in the engineering department at all times. Introduce initiatives which will develop and improve asset care awareness
Lead and participate in operational and maintenance initiative to improve uptime and OEE using lean tools
Through effective team management and plant monitoring, the Maintenance Manager will take a lead role in the daily review of plant performance against KPIs including OEE, yield and losses and use of 5 whys and DMAIC to identify and eliminate root causes of issues
Developing and managing the annual budget for the maintenance department.
RESPONSIBLE CARE
Drive and support a positive Health and Safety culture within the department where H&S is given equal priority with all other activities
Maintain focus on workplace safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and that control measures are identified through comprehensive risk assessment and COSHH assessment.
Ensure that the circumstances of any accidents or incidents are recorded in detail, reported via specified methods and that any supporting documentation is completed promptly.
Promote the culture of Stop, Think, Act within the department. Observe, act on and immediately report any issues that may pose a threat to a safe working environment
Encourage Maintenance Engineer engagement in safety tours and Gemba audits where risk assessment is a normal activity and hazard reduction/elimination is a key concern for all employees
Promote the submission of Safety Improvement recommendation (SIR)s
Ensure all Personal Protective clothing and equipment is worn in accordance with company policy.
Ensure all team members are fully aware of site H&S standards, and ensure production processes & maintenance activities operate in accordance with the requirements of ISO45001
Assume responsibility for site personnel outside of normal office hours or during any emergency situation, e.g. fire evacuation as well as responsibility for the health, safety, welfare and supervision of all short/medium term non-company employees which you bring on to the site
Educate Maintenance Engineers on the environmental and financial impacts of excess energy usage, detergents usage and material losses to drain
Drive and support an effective quality culture within all areas of Maintenance
Build quality checks into relevant maintenance tasks and roles which will identify quality issues at the earliest stage possible in the process
CORE VALUES
Every employee at every level within Leprino Foods must act, behave and operate in line with the company core values.
- Quality – We succeed by making better products, ones that consistently meet our customers expectations and are produced with exemplary food safety standards. We believe if its worth doing, its worth doing right.
- Service – We recognize our success is tied to the success of our valued customers. Despite our size and scale, we pay attention to the small details that matter. When our customers need help, we strive to be surprisingly responsive problem solvers.
- Competitive Price – We provide the best combination of performance and value. Customers get more for their money with Leprino Foods. We work hard to run an efficient business so we can always be competitively priced.
- Ethics – We strive to do the right thing all the time. Were principled and fair in all of our dealings. We take personal responsibility to do our very best. Promises made are promises kept.
OUR CULTURE COMMITMENTS
To further support our company values, we also work to ensure we meet our culture commitments at Leprino which are;
- We focus on people
- We are accountable
- We collaborate
- We are open to change
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applicants are required to explain on the application form how they demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours specified:
Criterion:Physical
Essential
No health issues likely to preclude employment in the dairy industry, or in a humid environment
Criterion:QualificationsandTraining
Essential
Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical Discipline
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
Minimum 2nd class degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering related discipline or equivalent such as apprenticeship
Exposure to CMMS System
Criterion:Experience
Essential
3 years recent and relevant experience of leading and managing a engineering team within a manufacturing environment
Operating as part of a site leadership team
Desirable
As essential but in a food / dairy
manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
Understands the significance of SOPs
Criterion:SpecialistKnowledge
Essential
Able to demonstrate knowledge of how safe working practices are applied and how a safe place of work (SPOW) can be enhanced through operator inclusivity
Evidence of having carried out Risk Assessments and hazard elimination
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes
Detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment, and of safety requirements in the maintenance and repair of same
Evidence of having applied a structured problem solving approach
Desirable
IOSH qualification
Detailed knowledge of production processes within a food / dairy production environment
Has experience in 5 whys, A3s etc problem solving techniques
Lean training
Criterion:SkillsAndAbilities
Essential
Able to demonstrate how his/her people management experience has supported team development and delivery of departmental goals
Ability to plan and utilise resources effectively
Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to prioritise effectively
Criterion:Behaviours
Essential
Leads by example and has a track record of being self-motivated and proactive
Enjoys taking the lead, making decisions and being accountable
Able to demonstrate how he/she is teamwork orientated
Ability to remain calm & focused under pressure
Have a track record of demonstrating trust, integrity and respect for others
Evidence of a Go and See approach to managing the team/process
Able to demonstrate how he/she took ownership for specific targets / goals and delivered on commitments made
Desirable
Able to give examples where your team members:-
*Used their own initiative
*Applied problem solving techniques
*Made decisions on their own
*Used high level of communication
Able to demonstrate how he/she has positively influenced change in the workplace
Criterion:Circumstances
Essential
Flexibility outside core hours
Criterion:Others
Essential
Exemplary attendance & disciplinary record
