We are looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor within our food manufacturing site in Loanhead, near Edinburgh
Role:
This role reports directly to the Head of Operations. The purpose of the Engineering Supervisor is responsibility for, providing efficient and effective maintenance to both sites.
Be responsible and provide Leadership, Supervision, Guidance, and support to the Engineer. The Engineering Supervisor will also be responsible for continuous improvement and leading the department towards improving manufacturing efficiencies. Responsible for day to day delivery of maintenance support to both sites
Duties include:
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Line management and development of the engineer. (Performance Management, development and return to work interviews)
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Attend meetings and effectively report work progress to Senior Management Team
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Sustainable corrective actions when faults occur, responsibility for all mechanical and electrical down time
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Responsible for site PAT testing and Calibration of site equipment
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Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM’s) tasks for both sites, Maintain a stock of spares against PPM’s, building in supplier lead times
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Update, maintain and replenish critical spares stock
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Update and maintain asset register
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Organise and run the shutdown for both site’s
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Identify ways to increase safety, efficiency, and profitability of the manufacturing process
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Update and maintain all health and safety documentation such as risk assessments, training records, and training requirements for the Maintenance Department
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Active member of the Health and Safety Team & Senior Management Team
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Ensure an escalation process is put in place to always provide Mechanical and Electrical cover
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Control the activities of required sub-contractors with the Maintenance Shutdown Planner. This should include control of RAMS procedures and permits for work
Essential skills, experience and knowledge requirements:
The successful candidate must have;
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Time served Engineer (Electrical Bias)
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Health and Safety Qualifications or proven experience
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Experience within a FMCG Industry
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IT Literate (MS Packages, IT Systems)
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Excellent Attention to detail, Good time management
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability to cope with changing priorities at sometimes short notice
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Good communication skills.
Desirable:
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Food Safety and Quality Qualification
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Supervisor Experience or Team Leadership
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Continuous Improvement Experience
Along with being a real living wage employer, we also offer;
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30 Days Annual Holiday, Birthday Day Off
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Monthly Product Allowance
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Death in Service (3x Annual Salary), Company Sick Pay Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Annual Flu Vaccination