As Area Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the deployment of the engineering strategy and deliver day to day operational engineering requirements. As one of 2 AEM’s on site, you will report directly to the Site Engineering Manager. You will lead on motivating, leading and coaching your direct reports (Engineering technical assessor), identifying, evaluating & developing initiatives to ensure skill & competency levels are maintained and improved for the engineering team facilitating a first‑time fix ethos.
Key Deliverables
- Engineering representative in operational performance reviews 24hr/weekly/monthly
- Engineering representative and sign off for improvement initiatives ensuring change management is adhered to
- Develop and support delivery of the engineering budget for your area of responsibility
- RCA sign off for your area of responsibility
- Undertake and manage assigned transactions in SAP
- Development of shutdown activities
- Interrogation of the ppm schedule to understand and improve effectiveness
- Critical spares analysis
- Development of bottleneck analysis improvement workstreams
- Ensure company & statutory regulations & guidelines are followed – acting as responsible person for the site in identified areas (training will be provided)
- Lead by example to ensure a behavioural safety culture is developed and sustained on site
Qualifications
- Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams through an inclusive and collaborative approach
- Qualified via recognised apprenticeship routes (e.g., City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)
- Proven background in engineering within the FMCG sector
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve issues effectively and constructively
- Experience in delivering engineering change projects and driving successful outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets responsibly and efficiently. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a track record of engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels
- Confident and considered decision‑maker who understands the commercial impact of choices
- Experience working collaboratively within a multi‑functional senior leadership team
- Proven ability to deliver performance improvements with a continuous improvement mindset
Interview Process
- Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
- 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency‑based interview based on our company values and your experiences
- 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview
pladis also uses both psychometric and aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!
Benefits
- Opportunity to self‑enrol into Health Cash Plan
- Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
- Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return‑to‑work program to help colleagues balance family and career
- Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- 1 Volunteering Day per year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
- Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high‑street brands, supermarkets and services
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Access to great training and development opportunities
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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