Engineering Manager

The Role

Engineering Manager - Ribworld
This role will lead the Engineering team on-site to deliver excellent maintenance services to support the production department.

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the worldIf you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide Leadership and clear direction to the Engineering Department
• Agree and control department budget in line with company policy.
• Work with H&S Manager to ensure site regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Deliver agreed maintenance asset care programs to provide equipment availability >85%
• Ensure equipment and processes are maintained within their safe design and operating limits.
• Promote and deliver a comprehensive and effective Preventative Maintenance program that ensures equipment reliability is optimal.
• Support the Engineering team and provide technical skills/back up, with a view to resolving recurring issues, design outs and modifications.
• Ensure Safe Food 360 is used effectively to capture, evaluate, Plan and Schedule all maintenance activity.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on Engineering KPI’s

Skills and Experience Required

• Mechanical or Electrical third level qualification or relevant trades qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing industry is essential, Food Industry experience an advantage
• 3+ years people management experience.
• Proven organisation and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Online Benefits Hub
• Free onsite parking