Vickerstock in partnership with a leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor
PLEASE NOTE: - Continental Shift Schedule
2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights, 7-7
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday week 1
Wednesday & Thursday week 2
About the Role
As Engineering Supervisor, you are fully in charge of all engineering operations in the factory (when on shift). You will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, compliance and regulatory requirements and cost improvements that will add value to the site.
Responsibilities
* Carefully balance the need to motivate the team with the need to implement management decisions and initiatives, not all of which will be popular.
* Support 3 Process Engineers in achieving uptime in their respective areas.
* Lead a team of skilled engineers and apprentices for the purpose of optimizing the day-to-day running of all production departments within the business.
* Lead the reactive side of the business and support any gaps in your shift when team members are sick or on annual leave.
* Represent the Management team when you are the most senior engineer on site including evenings, nights, and weekends.
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Production, Health & Safety, and Quality functions and other support functions across the business to ensure the production element of the supply chain is always optimized.
* Be responsible and fully accountable for all day-to-day, week-to-week engineering KPI, targets, and plans within engineering as laid out to you by your manager.
Qualifications
* Recognized Trade electrical / Mechanical
* Degree or higher in relevant 3rd level engineering (Desirable)
Required Skills
* Create a climate in which people want to do their best as part of a cohesive, cooperative group effort.
* Promote a confident and positive can-do attitude through honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
* Build and maintain relationships with others at all levels to develop mutually beneficial outcomes while using diplomacy, tact, and interpersonal skills to support others in reaching consensus.
* Effectively convey information and express thoughts and facts in a manner that will constructively persuade, convince, and influence others.
* Demonstrate effective use of listening and questioning skills while displaying openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
* Effectively, fairly, and transparently manage all people, financial, and business resources in line with company values, goals, policies, and procedures.
Preferred Skills
* 3-5 years experience in working in FMCG environment
* Experience in the Live Food Operations sector (Desirable)
If you feel the above role is meant for you, do not hesitate to contact