Engineering Manager

Stalybridge, Cheshire
Smurfit Kappa

Engineering ManagerStalybridgeFull Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a company who

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join the leadership team based at the Stalybridge site.

The role holder will set the strategic plan and direction for the Engineering function using six sigma lean principles to support delivery of world class manufacturing in engineering. Inspiring the team to successfully deliver KPI’s and business objectives through an honest and transparent style of leadership.

The role holder will contribute to securing the continuity of production flow and capabilities of the plant through reduction to the optimal level of downtime and machine stoppages.

The role holder will create clear role profiles, outlining key responsibilities to drive accountability of team members whilst ensuring that maintenance engineers are adequately trained to complete all required tasks through clear and effective communication.

The role holder must be confident to lead, direct, empower, support and delegate tasks to engineering team members. Liaising with Supervisors and Managers to keep them updated with maintenance downtime plans that may impact production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the engineering department’s resources to effectively support production and plant’s infrastructure.
• Design the internal maintenance procedures and tools to ensure that all repairs and maintenance works are performed at the highest quality level and cost effectively.
• Design and execute the preventive maintenance works’ schedules.
• Active involvement in negotiations of the service contracts and overseeing their execution.
• Oversee the department performance through constant budget control and collecting feedback from the beneficiates of the engineering team’s works.
• Ensuring that the maintenance resources and materials are utilised in a cost-effective manner.
• Advise the site production management on improvement opportunities in terms of machinery utilization and maintenance.
• Design and execute the educational program for the production operators on basics machinery repairs and maintenance works.
• Compliance with company’s Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure Health and Safety training of subordinates.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Lean Techniques / Six Sigma.
• Technical Honours Degree or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance experiences in a manufacturing environment, preferably a high degree of automation and batch production.
• Previous leadership and management experience.

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary plus discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training & development
• Employee Assistance – 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we

We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers.

We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family’.

We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.

We are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge as an Engineering Manager within a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!