Maintenance Manager

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, apply now.

Commutable from: Oxford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Bicester, Aylesbury, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Norton.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Oliver Coen at Pioneer Selection

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