Engineering Shift Manager

Mansfield

£62,500 per year

4 on 4 off Days & Nights

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance Manager to join their team in Mansfield. In this role, you will be managing a team of 12-14 engineers responsible for ensuring the productivity and output of distribution systems by overseeing and leading the automation team in line with compliance, health and safety regulations, quality standards, and team working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the activities of your shift team, through effective planning and organisation
• Training, coaching, and mentoring your shift team
• Performance management including formal reviews.
• Analysis of data sources to maintain and improve performance to maximise efficiency of operation in line with KPIs
• Championing safe working practices
• Carrying out maintenance and servicing of all onsite automated equipment.
• Carrying out planned repairs and reactive repairs of automated material handling equipment including, tote conveyors, spiral conveyors, sorters, shuttles and robotics
• Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical and/or electrical faults.
• Responding to automation faults and breakdowns in a timely manner ensuring minimal downtime
• Actively working to optimise the automation performance
• Complete all reports in line with requirements using CMMS and Microsoft software packages
• Supporting service tracking and analysis of error rates and assisting in the production of corrective action plans
• Complying with health and safety legislation and overseeing hazardous tasks and PTW
• Leading the shift handover meeting and supporting other site meetings as required
• Maintaining strong communication line with the Automation manager and the Head of Automation.

Requirements:

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent.
• City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or above in maintenance mechanical/electrical discipline.
• Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing environment (desirable).
• Desirable: 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, experience in using PLCs and diagnostics, experience in training/coaching.
• Smart appearance, professional behaviour, and respectful attitude to all people.
• Prior experience in a leadership position within Automation
• Relevant Engineering qualification
• A continuous improvement mindset- always looking for ways to optimise our Automation operation
• Strong communication skills, able to build relationship with technical and non-technical staff
• An inspirational leader who is able to coach and mentor their team to success. Able to have difficult conversations and performance manage where needed

Essential:

This is a permanent position and will be working in distribution facility FMCG environment

If you have a passion for maintenance and want to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Scott on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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