Job Title: Site Engineering Manager

Business Function: Supply Chain / Engineering

Location: Gloucester Factory

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering and utilities team in developing innovative solutions and implementing best practise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and management, with the ability to develop and implement a robust engineering strategy to meet the needs of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, coach and develop an engineering team to become a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

• Consistently promote high standards through personal example so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them

• Contribute to the site strategy and objectives as a key member of the site leadership team

• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss project progress, address any challenges, and provide feedback

• Report on achievement of targets and identify any training actions required

• Work with the site Training Manager to develop and deliver a successful training program for the sites engineering apprentices that provides the mentorship, guidance, and evaluation supporting career progression

• Examine and develop a robust succession plan for the department

• Work with the Stores Manager to develop and document best practise policy, strategy with regard to engineering store management including cost reduction, inventory reduction, availability, and data base accuracy

• Maintain and improve the asset management program to cover process equipment, services, and manufacturing facility. Selection and standardisation of technology, equipment, and machine parts

• Collaborate cross-functionally to continuously implement new technologies and improvements in the manufacturing processes

• Coordinate the engineering teams to meet proactive and preventative maintenance requirements of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency

• Liaise with the Operations managers in carrying out proactive and preventative maintenance to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum

• Management and control of contractors in compliance with onsite work safety procedures, ensuring policy and procedural requirements are always communicated and adhered to

• Be proactive in challenging contractors and supply services to ensure cost efficiency

• Ensure risk assessments are carried out where appropriate prior to engineering works to comply with food safety

• At all times comply with regulatory, customer, environmental, insurance and safety requirements and ensure all audit non-conformances have been addressed

• Creating and updating engineering policies and procedures

• Ensure the Utilities Manager maintains and tests utilities on site

• Working with the Engineering Manager and Supervisors, maintain all maintenance, servicing and calibration requirements on factory equipment and associated documentation

• Assist in the commissioning and installation of new machinery or factory refurbishments

• Undertake informal and formal people management in line with best HR practices

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in engineering technology

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Site Director to ensure the overall smooth running of the business

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Experience in engineering management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team

• Strong interpersonal skills – verbal and written

• Strong business acumen, ability to make decisions, and to take responsibility for outcomes

• Strong project manager with the ability to efficiently prioritise workload to optimise performance

• Ability to manage and liaise with a variety of cross-functional team members

• Time served multi skilled engineer with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Be proactive and solution minded

• Ability to effectively organise/schedule work to minimise downtime

• Keen eye for detail on both machinery and administration

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here.

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