Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Gafoor Full time
About the Role:

The Engineering Manager will be accountable for a team of circa 16 engineers covering a 24/7 shift pattern with KPI, OEE and budgetary responsibility. The operation involves live animal intake through to distribution of finished and packed product from the company's manufacturing site, employing 500 team members. The successful candidate will require a flexible approach to their working hours in order to provide leadership and direction for engineers and machine minders working on a range of shift patterns including nights and weekends.

The overall focus of the role will be to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation to maximise efficiencies by minimising down time and waste. Implementing and overseeing a best-in-class preventative maintenance culture. Working with the cross functional management team, the position will also contribute to the development and implementation of organisational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a maintenance strategy to ensure the efficient operation of the manufacturing site

• Lead a team of engineers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation

• Collaborate with the cross functional management team to develop and implement organisational goals and objectives

• Implement and oversee a best-in-class preventative maintenance culture

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing and a proven track record of leading a team of engineers. They will also have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, they will have a flexible approach to their working hours and be able to provide leadership and direction for engineers and machine minders working on a range of shift patterns including nights and weekends.

About Gafoor:

Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in the food manufacturing sector. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers and are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for food manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.

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