Engineering Manager

My client is seeking applications for the position of Engineering Manager. This is a senior level appointment and will be reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Job Purpose

Manage all aspects of the Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety,

environmental and operational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in improving safety awareness and employing best practice throughout the plant in line with relevant legislation.
• Lead the team of engineers, supervisors, professionals, and tradesmen in delivering the required plant performance.
• Lead continuous improvement work streams in safety, environmental and operational excellence.
• Oversee all Maintenance work on site, ensuring the short and long-term quality of the assets.
• Maintain a highly motivated team in achieving a preventative/predictive orientated maintenance system.
• Manage various maintenance related projects and plan & execute annual shutdowns.
• Prepare annual maintenance budgets, review cost incurred in relation to budgets, forecasts and act where necessary.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, identifying & development of talent within the department.
• Participate in the resolution of any industrial relations disputes using established procedures.
• Effectively manage an efficient Stores Department.
• Manage the Plant Control System and local IT Systems.
• Undertake such other duties within the competence and capacity of the jobholder as the Plant Manager may require from time to time.
• The above list is not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by the overall business objectives of the Company.

The successful candidate should ideally possess

• At least 7 years’ experience ideally in a similar role/working environment.
• A qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Strong Project Management skillset.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with vision and drive.
• A work history of contributing and adding value to overall performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team.

What to do next

• Click apply to start the process today
• Follow up with Shane at Hunter Savage Recruitment for further details