Engineering Shift Manager

As the Engineering Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the line management of a shift of Engineers, ensuring a safe and engaging working environment. You will oversee the delivery of the daily shift plan, including machinery maintenance, servicing, breakdowns, and process improvement.,

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of Engineers and Technicians to ensure the safe and reliable performance of plant and machinery.
• Task Prioritization: Prioritize tasks and utilize shift resources to meet daily requirements.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, particularly Health and Safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, correct PPE).
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractor work, including signing in/out, periodic checks, and job sheet sign-offs.
• Performance Monitoring: Manage on-shift performance of equipment, GMP audits, workshop standards, and planned maintenance.
• Training & Development: Identify and address the training needs of the shift, conducting 1:1s, appraisals, and Personal Development Plans.
• System Superuser: Act as a Pirana (CMMS) Superuser to ensure effective system use by the shift team.
• Spare Parts Management: Liaise with the Engineering Store Manager for ordering spares and managing stock levels.
• Incident Management: Conduct fire alarm investigations and manage the engineering escalation process for major issues.
• Personnel Management: Handle resource management, return to works, disciplinaries, and investigations.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Ensure effective communication and escalation of daily performance and issues.
• KPI Analysis: Understand and improve engineering and operational KPIs.
• Meeting Participation: Attend all production and engineering meetings.
• Data Review: Review equipment effectiveness data and coordinate job inclusion on plans.
• Project Leadership: Lead and support improvement projects and initiatives.
• Reporting: Produce Engineering Shift Reports/Handover.
• Mentorship: Manage the On The Job Mentor (OTJM) to deliver a successful apprenticeship mentoring scheme.
• Technical Investigations: Conduct investigations on QUOR: NCRs, GMP, and complaints.
• Additional Duties: Complete other duties as required to meet company objectives., 1. Be the largest sliced cooked meat manufacturer in Europe.
2. Achieve Net Zero status. 3. Improve local community living standards. Our values:
• Inspire and motivate.
• Take ownership and empower others.
• Be respectful, listen, and be open & honest.
• Learn from mistakes and successes, and encourage feedback.
• Strive to be better tomorrow than today.
Health, Safety & Environment
• Participate in risk assessments and report unsafe activities.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Report accidents and near misses.
Food Safety
• Ensure the production of safe and legal products.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
Training
• Undertake all relevant training.
• Assist in the safe introduction and development of new colleagues.
• Be open to training to fulfill your role.
  
  Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for leading teams and driving continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) in an Engineering qualification.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Training/experience in legionella, ammonia, steam, confined spaces, or working at height.
• Basic electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum, and process controls., Experience as a shift Engineer with similar machinery.
• Ability to read advanced electrical/mechanical drawings.
• PLC experience.
• Professional and positive demeanor.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and passion for the job.
• Flexibility to support colleagues as needed.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Good reliability and timekeeping.
• Conscientious and communicative.
• Leadership by example.
• Cooperative and enthusiastic approach.
• Adaptability to changing company needs.
• Demonstration of site behaviors and values.