Job description
Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing
Salary: up to £70,000 dependant on experience
Location: Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Manager at a prominent food manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. This role reports directly to the Site Engineering Manager and involves managing a team of 6, including Maintenance Planners, Engineers, and Facilities personnel. The company operates a large, multi-faceted production site, encompassing several individual manufacturing units, each comparable in size to an independent factory. This role is pivotal in ensuring the high-performance and continuous improvement of the Engineering Maintenance Team.
Skills required for Maintenance Manager:
- Experience Managing in a Factory/Manufacturing environment
- Leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing a diverse engineering team.
- Proficiency in using computerised maintenance management systems for asset organisation and scheduling (experience with Agility system is advantageous).
- Knowledge of compliance standards in safety, lifting regulations, and pressure system safety.
- Ability to develop and implement operational plans and build effective, autonomous teams.
- Technical expertise with a variety of machinery, including large-scale ovens, robotics, silos, mixers, conveyors, and PLC controlled systems. Engineering Management experience
- Experience with CAPEX
- Experience implementing PPM Systems
- Knowledge of LEAN Principles
- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge
- Engineering qualification
The Maintenance Manager will benefit from:
- A key role within the site management team, contributing to the strategic direction of the facility.
- Working in a clean, modern environment equipped with state-of-the-art machinery.
- The chance to lead significant operational improvements and team development initiatives.
- A dynamic role overseeing the entire manufacturing process, from raw material handling to product packaging.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
This is a unique chance to join a leading food manufacturer, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. If you're a forward-thinking Maintenance Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and challenging environment, .
Commutable from: Oxford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Bicester, Aylesbury, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Norton.
For further details contact Oliver Coen at Pioneer Selection
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