Engineering Manager in Wallingford

The purpose of this exciting role is to build and manage a cohesive, functional Engineering team suitable for delivering the business 5-year strategy plan whilst leading the engineering team with an improvement mind set and supporting them while driving performance improvement through the team.

Ensuring that all best practice for Health and Safety at work are promoted and demonstrated at all times in line with legislative requirements and the Valeo guidelines and supporting the quality culture engendered within Valeo foods UK.

Using regular reviews to ensure that the budgeted costs are achieved and controls on discretionary spend, labour, overtime and contractors are met.

Using a culture of continuous improvement to resolve problems by identifying root causes and applying effective corrective actions.

Develop an engineering system for management to drive continuous improvement through a focus on:• Reactive response• preventative maintenance,• the use of data and root cause understanding to drive improvement opportunities• results planning initiatives• capital project work

Provide engineering input into improvement plans aligned to the objectives, strategy and values of the business and to be active in designing solutions to any challenges as part of this.

Manage Site services which may include some general cleaning and maintenance in buildings and rented properties. To ensure the site uses and monitors its utilities effectively and efficiently and is able to demonstrate compliance with its CCL targets, provide information for customers and other bodies who need such data on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate high levels of Engineering standards in all areas, within the business, using techniques and processes to set standards for the site to follow.
• Keep up to date on regulations regarding all aspects of safety at work. Working at height, hot work permits, preferred supplier inductions and especially contractors.
• Lead and manage in line with the priorities of the business, following the balanced scorecard of Safety, Quality, People, Service and operational performance.
• Actively lead and drive results plan initiatives to achieve “best ever” levels of performance.
• Through 1-2-1 and annual appraisals drive personal development plans with individuals in the team, ensuring all goals are aligned with the business objectives. Using the training and L&D teams to help deliver the development for the team and individuals, with succession planning fully included.
• Be instrumental in the formulation of the Valeo Foods UK capital investment plans each year.
• Have governance over all engineering activities, ensuring communication is regular and accurate with all stakeholders.
• Operate efficiently in all areas of influence, developing KPI’s to drive performance and deliver departmental goals.

• Stakeholder management and exceptional interpersonal skills are required. You will operate at all levels through the business, from the factory floor to the group exec and will be capable of adapting your style accordingly.
• Collaboratively working within your peer group (production, process & technical managers) is critical to this role succeeding. Which in turn will drive the performance of the business.
• A proven track record of high level of achievement in a FMCG environment, demonstrating an active attitude to Health and Safety and Technical standards, supported by high level of Engineering knowledge.
• The ability to manage and motivate a team of talented individuals and deliver change through strong leadership.
• You will have a consistent and empowering leadership style, supporting teams to reach “high performing team” status through cross functional working.
• Hands on experience of managing large complex projects. Full understanding of the demands and accountability on ensuring that project management delivers the business improvements.
• Management of the operational engineering budgets, in line with the changing business environment. The ability to function well across departments, so setting out and management of the operational budgets.
• Understanding of site services, including Electrical works, steam raising plant refrigeration/air conditioning and water systems, and the controls required to manage them safely.

We offer a wide range of exciting benefits including 25 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, a rewards and discount portal, free and discounted products and Company events run throughout the year.