Engineering Manager

You will be required to facilitate the site to a high standard across a range of maintenance aspects. As a member of the management team, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering staff and managing the site out of hours.

• Develop, execute, and perform preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform repairs in the event of breakdowns.
• Provide engineering coverage for production shifts.
• Offer on-call support for production needs.
• Undertake repairs on plant equipment.
• Supervise all plant repair activities.
• Supervise the management of engineering supplies.
• Place orders for necessary spare parts.
• Procure and manage personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing.
• Manage all service contracts.
• Ensure that manufacturing and plant food standards meet the company’s expectations.
• Manage and prioritize multiple strategic projects and issues.
• Continuously ensure that engineering staff dedicate time to strategic planning while handling day-to-day tasks, and challenge any unacceptable practices.
• Plan engineering work to minimize disruptions to production operations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering regulations and customer requirements.
• Provide information on the latest technologies and their potential applications.
• Generate, implement, and apply innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to maximize business opportunities.
• Handle engineering shift schedules.
• Document all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) work.
• Oversee all site health and safety requirements.
• Manage project-related tasks.
• Handle administrative tasks for engineering personnel.
• Maintain buildings and oversee site services.
• Take responsibility for health and safety matters.
• Fulfill any other reasonable requests made by the company.