Engineering Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Permanent Engineering Manager to join our clients reputable business based in Newport.

The company is one of the UK's largest supplier of steel reinforcement and associated products for concrete. With a network of strategically placed manufacturing locations, they are recognised as a market leader, supplying major contractors and blue-chip companies.

The package details are as follows:

• Location - Newport
• Salary: £45k per annum & Bonus Scheme.
• Working Hours: 39 hours per week.
• Shifts to be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday.

Develop a clear strategy to improve onsite engineering services that support world class manufacturing methods

• Design clear and sustainable policies and procedures for the business and the team to operate by
• Benchmark activities with other leading manufacturing
• Introduce systematic control methods
• Change behaviours within the function to provide world class service
• Develop expertise in the onsite equipment
• Define the necessary maintenance activities that will impact on manufacturing performance of the site
• Liaise with other managers across the organisation to ensure that process recommendations and plans are integrated with other parts of the business and aligned with the overall corporate objectives
• Define AMP (Annual Maintenance Plan) for the site in line with manufacturing targets

Manage specific projects and undertake specific project activity

• Evaluate the results of all projects and prepare recommendations for senior managers about significant changes to be made to resources, procedures, systems or technology
• Ensure implementations of projects for expanding and/or modifying the production lines
• Allocate project work to the most advisable contractors
• Deliver a number of key strategic projects in line with Total Quality Management (TQM) and continuous improvement
• Provide technical advice in important, complex and difficult engineering projects

Plan, prioritise, schedule and manage maintenance activities to rectify break-downs, malfunctions and minimise business disruptions

• Maintain system of breakdown data
• Generate reports to identify potential deviations
• Create work lists for engineers according to priority
• Monitor maintenance activity, intervening when necessary
• React to engineer feedback
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers to coordinate scheduled maintenance activities with their operations

Monitor the cost and effectiveness of process engineering activities to optimise resources, prioritise spending and achieve timeliness, reliability and safety standards

• Gather feedback on machine performance
• Analyse market availability to ensure optimum supply of resource
• Anticipate forecasts based on available records and data
• Plan budgets around expected volumes of work
• Allocate spending from budget according to site current and future needs
• Prioritise spending on mandatory activities
• Maintain system to monitor and control costs

Evaluate, select and manage relationships with external contractors to minimise costs and ensure the organisation receives satisfactory standards of service

• Refer to the preferred suppliers list for contractor information
• Contact multiple suppliers for competitive quotes when appropriate
• Raise purchase orders for required services
• Attain the necessary safety information from suppliers before work begins
• Induct contractors onto site
• Instruct contractors of required maintenance activity
• Monitor contractors during maintenance activities, intervening when necessary
• Create rescue plans when appropriate
• Allocate resource to support contractor activity

Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards

• Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
• Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner
• Evaluate individuals' performance and set objectives for the future
• Conduct Performance reviews within timescales
• Manage poor performance
• Manage attendance and timekeeping
• Conduct Investigations, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in line with company policy
• Ensure HR and Payroll are provided with data and documentation as and when required
• Seek advice from HR, Occupational Health or other support agencies e.g. ACAS, EEF
• Create career development programmes for the team and develop medium-term planning for the growth of the process

Implement and influence the organisation's Health and Safety strategy, developing and promoting health and safety amongst direct and indirect reports

• Analyse standard operating procedures to ensure they meet current legislation, updating when necessary
• Analyse the severity of hazards and prioritise the remedial actions required to correct
• Engage maintenance and/ or contractors to correct non-compliance health and safety issues
• Research appropriate external providers to supply corrective work for non-compliance issues
• Liaise with senior management to communicate costings and forecasts

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