Engineering Manufacturing Lead
hace 9 días
Wrexham
Duration: 6 Months Contract Location: Chirk, Wales • Our Client are seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Lead to oversee all engineering operations within our manufacturing process plant., • This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and transforming our maintenance strategy from a reactive model to a robust preventative and predictive maintenance programme., • The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and play a central role in improving plant reliability, efficiency, and safety., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines., • Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability., • Manage resource planning, shift coverage, and skills development to ensure optimal team capability., • Act as the senior technical authority on-site, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges., • Champion the adoption and embedding of lean manufacturing principles across all engineering and maintenance activities., • Lead the implementation of lean tools and methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)., • Identify and eliminate waste in engineering processes, reducing downtime, material costs, and inefficiencies., • Establish and track KPIs aligned with lean objectives: GE (Global Efficiency inc. OEE), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)., • Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training sessions to build lean capability across the wider plant team., • Own the plant's asset management strategy, ensuring long-term reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation., • Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses for significant breakdowns, implementing corrective and preventive actions., • Drive capital expenditure (CapEx) projects for equipment upgrades, replacements, and process improvements., • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Health & Safety, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives., • Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards., • Maintain up-to-date documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, risk assessments, and equipment records., • Support internal and external audits and ensure engineering readiness at all times., • A high level of experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing or process plant environment., • Food industry experience is advantageous but not essential, • Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)., • Demonstrated experience in transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive models., • Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms (ideally., SAP)., • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a 24/7 operational environment., • Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting., • Degree (or equivalent) in related Engineering field, • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)., • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing)., • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, including IoT-enabled monitoring and data-driven decision-making #J-18808-Ljbffr