Lead Engineering Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Northwood Full time
About the Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Lead Engineering Operations Manager within a thriving manufacturing organization?

If you seek a role that offers both variety and challenge, bring your skills to Northwood, where you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while providing essential support to achieve the strategic objectives of the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Engineering Operations Manager to become a vital part of the leadership team at our Tissue Mill and paper-converting facility.

Role Overview

In the capacity of Lead Engineering Operations Manager, you will oversee the Engineering department, ensuring optimal equipment upkeep and addressing breakdowns and scheduled maintenance promptly and efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and nurturing a team of engineers across Mechanical, Electrical, and Engineering Planning sectors, fostering a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Managing costs effectively, including waste reduction, labor, engineering, and consumable expenses, while ensuring that the Spare Parts inventory enhances maintenance operations.
  • Overseeing and maximizing the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Exploring innovative strategies to guarantee the efficient functioning of production machinery and enhance maintenance processes, including energy efficiency assessments and developing action plans based on obsolescence evaluations.
  • Implementing a Reliability-Centered Maintenance strategy, focusing on the planning, scheduling, and execution of the agreed Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM).
  • Supervising, validating, and managing the installation of new machinery.
  • Contributing as a member of the site management team to shape the future direction of the organization.
Required Qualifications

We are in search of a candidate who possesses:

  • Demonstrated experience as an Engineering Operations Manager.
  • Preferably, a degree or equivalent qualification.
  • A proven track record of leading teams in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Join a company that appreciates your expertise and supports your professional growth; consider this Lead Engineering Operations Manager position today.

About Northwood

Northwood is a family-owned collective of associated enterprises dedicated to the manufacturing, supply, and distribution of paper hygiene and wiping products for both commercial and consumer markets.

Our mission is to be the premier partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue sector. As one of the few fully vertically integrated companies in the UK market, Northwood is involved at every stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing, tissue and towel production, product converting, to storage and distribution.

Our extensive portfolio encompasses two key brand systems, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper, and private label products. We distribute across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, servicing sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering, and education.

We are a successful, award-winning, and ambitious organization that has evolved from a modest paper sales business into a market leader, employing over 800 professionals across 11 locations in the UK and Spain.

We distinguish ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside exceptional service and sales support.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Northwood, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to cultivate an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to share their perspectives and beliefs. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Employee Benefits
  • Company pension plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Complimentary company products
  • On-site parking at no cost
  • Discounts on retail, holidays, cinema, and gym memberships
  • Wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
  • Early access to pay scheme
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee referral incentives

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