Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

County Wicklow

90,000-100,000

Inclusion IQ is delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with our global client as they seek to appoint an Engineering Manager to join their large operations in County Wicklow.

The successful applicant will join a renowned manufacturer committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation.

The Role

As the engineering manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the manufacturing process of a globally recognised organisation and play your role in adhering to stringent quality standards whilst ensuring commitment to sustainable practises. The Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a team of engineers across all functional areas to improve overall equipment performance and to further develop existing preventative/planned maintenance and process control systems.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage a team of 6 direct reports and several indirect reports within the business.

• Develop and implement a strategic development plan for site infrastructure, processes, and production capabilities.

• Attend senior management meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.

• Develop and maintain maintenance policies and procedures.

• Manage PMS schedules and spare parts systems.

• Control budgets for spare parts purchases.

• Contribute to project design and development.

• Manage contractor work for safety, efficiency, and value.

• Collaborate with production and development on new projects.

• Monitor and control environmental impact.

• Manage and motivate direct reports.

• Prioritise, plan, and coordinate activities.

• Prepare and control departmental budgets.

• Apply company policies and procedures.

The Person

To be considered for this position applicants must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering-related subject

• Food Safety Level 3

• HACCP Level 3

• Previous engineering management experience within a food manufacturing environment.

• Proven track record of managing large teams and diverse technical and engineering activities.

• Experience in developing and implementing capital expenditure plans.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.

• Proven track record in cost control, health and safety and management of quality systems.

• Knowledge of legislative and environmental controls relating to the safe use of plants and machinery.

• Proven track record in the management and implementation of PPM CMMS-based management systems.

• Able to cope under pressure and flex with peaks in personal workload.

• Able to use, create, understand, and act upon trends from management operating systems.

Why this role?

• Office working hours 08:30 am-17:00 pm

• Private Health Allowance plan

• Bonus structure for senior management

• Wellness Programs

• Life Insurance

• Company pension

• Employee Discount Pro