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Engineering Manager

Kerry Group plc
Bristol
2 weeks ago
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Requisition ID: 59796
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site as Engineering Manager.

This key position provides leadership and direction to the engineering department. You will be responsible for the Engineering budget spend decisions, site capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management and maintenance delivery on site.

You will also be responsible for ensuring all local, national and regional or KERRY EMEA compliance requirements are met and maintained at all times.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

What you'll be doing

  • Ensuring that Kerry QSHE policies and standards are implemented and adhered to on site
  • Development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to local, national, regional engineering statuary and/or compliance requirements including the adherence to Kerry procedures, regional and/or global standards.
  • Ensuring that equipment and processes are operated to and maintained within their safe design operating limits in a way that avoids danger to personnel, the public or Kerry property.
  • Site engineering activities including capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management, delivery of the maintenance asset care program and all maintenance works on site.
  • Ensuring that an effective & comprehensive preventative maintenance programme is in place & executed on time & on budget.
  • Supporting the engineering team and apply technical skills and ingenuity to the permanent correction of issues, modifications and NPI requirements into the process or equipment as necessary in a timely manner.
  • Developing the site Engineering budget for approval and managing site engineering budget costs to meet the approved engineering budget targets.
  • Responsible for monitoring and controlling predefined KPI targets.
  • Responsible for ensuring that site specific engineering standards and SOPs are up-dated and developed as appropriate.
  • Recruiting and building effective teams with a strong identify who are engaged and empowered to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
  • Developing our internal talent and aligning career development goals in line with succession planning and organisational goals Design, implement, and deliver a technical training programme

What you can bring to the role

  • Proven experience within a leadership role, within large scale process industry - preferably food or beverage.
  • Relevant qualification within Process, Manufacturing, Engineering or related processed based engineering.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills.
  • Strong leadership and employee engagement skills.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles in practical application.
  • Team leadership and development.
  • Strong business knowledge and ability to interface with manufacturing organisation.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

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