Engineering Manager | THG Manufacturing Tywyn

Role is located at Brighter Foods - Tywyn LL36 9LW.

Please only apply if you are within a commutable distance to the site, or are willing to relocate.

 

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.   

We’re powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth. 

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.  

About Operations 

The Operations division is at the heart of our customers’ experience here at THG. We Manufacture a wide range of sports nutrition and cosmetic consumer good that we then dispatch to out customers in over 200 countries worldwide from our purpose-built, innovative manufacturing and distribution centres. 

  

About Engineering Manager 

THG Engineering managers are responsible for the availability of assets throughout our operations. Driving a consistent culture of safety and quality, you will deliver the manufacturing engineering strategy by developing competence within the team while also adopting the latest technologies to promote best practice. You will work collaboratively with other sites, sharing ideas and experiences to ensure that we continue to grow and develop the THG Engineering globally. 

  

Responsibilities 

• To promote health and safety awareness for all personnel inclusive of contractors, compliance with all THG polices and guidelines and ensure appropriate risk assessments and working systems are in place.
• Ensure all relevant Statutory Compliance is current, recorded, updated and maintained for the site
• To ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is completed safely, cost effectively, on time and to a satisfactory standard.
• Create and manage Engineering budgets for the site, both capital and operational.
• To provide a service that ensures all mechanical and electrical equipment is running to its optimum performance and that all departmental SLA’s and KPI’s are met; manage and react in a timely manner to equipment outages.
• To maximise availability of all mechanical and electrical equipment through continuous improvement and improve equipment efficiencies and reduce costs through methodologies such as RCM, CBM, life cycle analysis, FMEA etc.
• To ensure adequate resources, equipment and competent people are in place to meet operational needs; including scheduling of shift patterns for the team and purchasing equipment so that spare levels are met and maintained.
• Represent the Engineering department in all site and Group meetings
• Develop weekly and monthly reports, metrics and performance of the site and team.
• Performance management of all Engineering team members for the site.
• Recruit personnel; create training and development plans for team, including Apprentices and Graduates.
• To ensure waste management and environmental policies are applied to ensure minimal impact on local environment and compliance with environmental legislation.

  

Role Requirements 

• Engineering Degree or HND/NVQ4 in a relevant Engineering discipline or served a full engineering indentured apprenticeship
• Minimum 5 years site Engineering, Facilities Management and leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills, will challenge in positive manner and promote collaboration
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques
• Autonomy and self-drive to deliver and succeed
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation, prioritise in fast a paced environment
• Knowledge and experience of PPM strategy, improvement techniques and tools
• Lean and TPM awareness
• IOSH managing safely or higher
• SSOW and risk assessment experience.
• Experience of permit and contractor control.
• PUWER & COSHH management experience would be beneficial.
• Experience of PSSR & LOLER would be beneficial.
• Experience working in an ISO 55001 facility would be beneficial.