Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Ingredients Manufacturing Division.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Maintenance/Engineering Department and contractors to optimize the performance of our manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support all operations and maintenance requirements across the site, ensuring continuity of process improvements.
* Engage actively in innovation and continuous improvement, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
* Manage vendors on site for services delivered and areas owned under the Facilities Services contract.
* Coordinate permitting, method statements, risk assessments, and scheduling for vendor visits.
* Perform day-to-day preventative maintenance of all plants, machinery, and equipment.
* Maintain the site's CMMS system and complete all documentation related to maintenance procedures.
* Ensure adherence to all site safety policies, competing all work according to site Quality standards and GMP.
Requirements:
* A proven track record of managing a maintenance/engineering function.
* A third-level engineering degree in process, mechanical, electrical, or similar discipline.
* Strong people management, problem-solving, planning, organizing, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to achieve results through people.
* IT literacy and fluency in English written and oral.
* Food industry experience and knowledge of manufacturing in the dairy industry is an advantage.
* Proven experience, minimum of 3 to 4 years.
* Desirable experience: Preventative Maintenance Utilities knowledge and experience, Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).