Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Oversee all Engineering activities and maintaining work environment in accordance with cGMP, Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and internal procedures.

Implement and ensure compliance with relevant Safe Systems of Work and associated SOP's E.g. Control of Contractors, Permit to Work, Safe Isolation, Risk Assessment, etc.

Lead, motivate and inspire individuals and team - hold self and team accountable for results.

Facilitate daily meeting; Identify priorities, direct and instruct team members accordingly.

Represent Engineering at inter-departmental meetings, interact and communicate effectively.

Actively drive Continuous Improvement using Lean tools and principles reducing waste, improving yield and uptime. Solution driven.

Instill a proactive approach to problem solving. Own/delegate faults and problems driving timely resolutions. Record, review and analyse historical data encourage team to seek a better way.

Lead/delegate and oversee departmental initiatives & capex projects delivering on time on budget

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during both client and regulatory audits and inspections.

Progress ALL Quality records and Health & Safety actions within agreed timelines.

Manage and oversee routine scheduling and forward planning requirements.

Develop Engineering staff ensuring appropriate competencies and behaviours in line with company values. Identify skills gaps sourcing suitable training or development.

Performance management - Set objectives and appraise direct reports in line with expectations, complete regular 1-2-1 meetings with direct reports.

Manage absence, disciplinary and performance related problems.

Flexible, willing to support business overtime and out of hours requirements.

Perform any duties as reasonably requested by the company from time to time.

Deputise for Engineering HOD when required.

Recognized and relevant Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and leadership qualifications.

Environmental, Health & Safety trained.

Basic understanding of project management and the principles required to succeed.

Experience of leading/supervising a multi-discipline Engineering or Technical team.

Knowledge and experience of Pharmaceutical/Biochemistry cGMP related process industry.

Understands quality compliance, validation, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Working knowledge of asset and equipment management, cost of ownership, etc.

Collaborates and communicates effectively internally and with other departments and stakeholders

Delegate when required and coach or develop where appropriate.

Solution driven, has a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Inspires individuals and team to identify, anticipate and resolve faults or complex technical problems.

Organized, structured approach and able to coordinate others to plan ahead.

Understands and fully utilizes the capabilities of their team, developing individuals accordingly • Demonstrates the correct behaviors in line with company values, success factors and cultural priorities.

Is mindful and cognisant of the needs, emotions and priorities of others.