Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving Training Organization

Job Specifications

Company Description

My client is a well established 24/7 manufacturing business on the Cheshire/North Wales border. They now require an Engineering Manager for the next stage of their journey.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Engineering Manager who will lead the engineering team and manage the execution of engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities include

To continuously develop and implement appropriate engineering strategies, objectives and systems to support business requirements.
To plan, organize and direct all engineering operations in implementing that strategy
To set goals and objectives for the department in line with the companies key performance indicators and initiatives
To maintain a high level of organization and control for the management of engineering resources (internal and external) across a 24/7 operation.
To work closely with other departmental managers to ensure maximized efficiency in the planning and implementation of engineering tasks
To support the execution of company growth plans by developing, planning, coordinating and tracking capital investment projects to a successful completion
To coach and mentor team members while also carrying out performance and training appraisals and coordinating development programs for each individual.
To ensure the engagement of all employees in the companies continuous improvement processes
To continuously ensure compliance with and adherence to all appropriate EHS laws, policies and procedures
To represent the best interests of the business in discussions and negotiations with external suppliers of products and services

Qualifications

Ideally an Engineering Degree, minimum HND in an Engineering discipline
Proven track record in a line management role, preferably in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Strong people management & leadership skills and the ability to mentor staff development
A strong technical & analytical background with excellent problem solving abilities
Good administrative & organisational skills
Excellent business communication skills
Proficient in MS Office & other relevant business systems
A basic understanding of Lean and/or Kaizen techniques

Key Competencies

Building Effective Teams - Blends people and teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Leadership Courage - Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation {not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Benefits

Salary c£55K, with the opportunity for some stretch for an exceptional candidate
25 days annual leave
6% employer pension contributions
Life assurance cover
Company funded Medicash health scheme

About the Company

Progress HR is a consultancy with over 22 years of HR experience, gained within a number of well-known international blue-chip organisations. We offer Fractional HR Director support to SMEs who have limited or no HR resource, and HR consultancy to larger businesses who need help with discrete pieces of work or one-off projects - right across the U.K. We are a pragmatic business that can take away the difficulty of managing complex employment situations in your business. We have a reputation for having high standards and ... Know more