Engineering Manager

Location: County Galway [Galway]

Salary: €0 - €0

Ref: 892577

Type: Permanent

The Role

• To maximise the effectiveness of the machinery and equipment through engineering systems and activities
• Manage and ensure the Engineering Department contributes effectively to the company business objectives.
• Take responsibility for the Planning, Management and Implementation of Process Development and Improvement activities and specific project activities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a planned maintenance programme that will meet the business needs and ensure full utilisation of all available resources
• Provide leadership, management and development to those reporting. Coach and motivate team to achieve business objectives;
• To develop, implement and manage Engineering and maintenance K.P.Is (Key Performance Indicators).
• Responsible for the Leadership, development, and review of all site Engineers through Team Leaders.
• Set best Practices and standards of work and deliver appropriate training and information on process issues to production personnel where requisite;
• To work on continuous improvement projects with other support functions in the business so to maximise the assets and continuous improve on the business results.
• Plan and implement projects focused on increasing line and people efficiencies
• Interface closely with Product Development and NPI delivering product and process support and direction in concept design of new products and packaging;
• Support the packing and production departments in all process improvement activities including new equipment and process design and project management of same;
• Drive projects with cross-functional support targeting improved process performance, improved product functionality, reducing variances and costs;

 Experience:                

• Engineering or Electrical related Graduate.
• Management qualification
• Experience within a manufacturing environment