AddressWelcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver millions of loaves, weekly throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.
We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.
The role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Hovis Glasgow for an Engineering Team Leader (FLM). Working with the Engineering Manager to lead and develop all shift-based production activities while driving Engineering improvements.
Reporting to the Engineering manager, effectively managing Engineering resources.
Ensuring continuous improvement and optimisation of plant and equipment reliability.
Participates in DDS and Engineering planning meetings and assists the team with the understanding of areas that require focus.
Ideal experiences / Qualifications / capabilities:
Recognised Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification. City & Guilds minimum
Proven record of accomplishment of Front-Line Management within an FMCG environment
Thorough understanding of PPM techniques
Powerful desire to develop and coach team performance
Working knowledge of Legislative standards within the FMCG environment
Elevated level of numeracy and ability to analyse and interpret data
A proactive approach to Problem-solving
Ability to identify and implement Process improvements
Ability to produce detailed Engineering and Process Risk assessments
Desirable:
Manufacturing systems experience
Project Management skills
Management of financial budgets (CCM)
Working knowledge of improvement techniques used to maximise and optimise
plant performance and equipment
Ability to produce detailed Engineering and Process Risk assessments
Extensive PLC/Controls knowledge
Why work for us and our benefits:
At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them, but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries
There are a range of colleague benefits available, which individuals can select based on their needs.
Our benefits scheme is called Hovis Choice, which offers a variety of savings and cashback offers on day to day living and much more including eyecare vouchers, and a healthcare scheme to suit everyone. It also includes our Cycle to Work scheme where you can obtain a brand-new bike at a significant saving
We offer competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible to create a healthy work-life balance
We celebrate loyalty with our generous long service and colleague recognition schemes
We offer three levels of pensions
