Engineering Team Leader

About the role

We are currently hiring for an Engineering Team Leader in our Ossett site to lead a team of 3 engineers on shift. This is a hands-on role, managing and taking part in all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance of the site, working a 12-hour shift pattern on a mixture of days and nights. Overtime will be available.

What will I be doing?

Leadership:

• Working closely with the Production Team Leads/Managers taking responsibility for delivering a high-quality engineering service in support of the achievement of operational targets.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of a team to provide engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Achieve team Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in respect to equipment performance, reliability, breakdown & maintenance completion.
• Coach and develop the engineering team regarding safe working practices and the rapid diagnosis and resolution of faults.
• Plan and co-ordinate team resources to complete all work allocated to the team in a timely manner.
• Motivate and manage people activities to meet team performance targets. Identify development areas relating to skills, behaviours and competencies and implement team development plans.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities including leading short interval control and root cause analysis assessments.
• Working as a key member of the Site Engineering Team, demonstrating Company Values and flexibility to support other teams/departments where required.
• Managing non-conformance processes and corrective action activities to ensure compliance.

Hands on:

• Attending to reactive maintenance requirements of the site.
• Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the production machinery.
• Liaise and work alongside production staff to ensure good communication of problems.
• Ensure a high line availability through reduced engineering downtime.
• Effective RCA of issues.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the site.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Previous experience of working within a FMCG environment.
• Time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, holding an Electrical Engineering HND/HNC/BTech or equivalent experience.
• High level of fault-finding experience.
• PLC fault finding (desirable).
• Previous experience in a team leader role would be beneficial but not required.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Matched pension scheme.
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world's leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the diary business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business- a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumers brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure & Golden Cow.

We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

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In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.