Talentmark are recruiting for an Engineering Lead to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 6 months initially, with a high likelihood of extension. This role is site based in Chirk, Wrexham.
Company
Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.
Salary
£39.10 ph to £48.87 ph PAYE
Engineering Lead Role
- Oversee all engineering operations within the manufacturing process plant.
- Manage resource planning, shift coverage, and skills development to ensure optimal team capability.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
- Lead the implementation of lean tools and methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all critical assets based on manufacturer recommendations, historical failure data, and risk assessments.
- Own the plant’s asset management strategy, ensuring long-term reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation.
Your Background
- Extensive experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or process plant environment.
- Demonstrated experience in transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive models.
- Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- 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.
- Holding a Lean Six Sigma certification would be an advantage.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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