Engineering Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · UK (Leighton Buzzard)

Your mission at LINDAL
This position leads the Engineering Department incorporating new product and process development, process optimization/improvement and environment functions. 
Responsible for investments in manufacturing machinery, tooling, and other production equipment according to the principle that they must be based on "right-sizing" to achieve optimal flexibility. whilst at the same time capitalizing on advantages available from new technologies.
The jobholder maintains and directs a team of qualified employees and provides project participation.

Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Compliance with all the regulations governing and the maintenance of effective Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
  • Development and implementation of complete asset management system including maintenance functions.
  • Preparation of annual operational and capital expenditure budgets. 
  • Management of agreed budgets, hiring, day to day management, project resourcing etc.
  • Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects.   Sponsors and supports value improvement in the operation. 
  • Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports our customer’s quality policy.
  • Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.
  • Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinator the training of production team members on new processes and equipment.
  • Managerial, leadership and employee development, ensuring adequate training is provided to satisfy all operational and health and safety requirements.
  • Development and implementation of the necessary systems, procedures and protocols ensuring that they meet and adhere to Quality Management System and Design Control requirements.
  • Act as Strategic Manager of multiple technologies.
Your profile
Leadership Competences Required :

  • The successful candidate should possess the following leadership traits:
  • Strong people management skills
  • Structured and Planned approach
  • Ability to think and act strategically.
  • Strong drive to obtain results.
  • Desire to build organisational capability.
  • Commands respect for self
 
Skills & Qualifications :

  • The candidate must possess a minimum of Degree in Engineering together with at least 5 years’ within manufacturing environment at a senior level.
  • Strong People Management Skills, written and verbal communication skills along with effective presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of latest plastic injection mould tool, metal stamping and automation technology is preferred.
  • Possess a good understanding and application of, quality, CI lean principles.
  • Measures effectiveness and has a strong business and financial acumen.
  • A highly confident team player with a quality focused approach and an innovative approach to problem solving demonstrating a "Right first time" approach and attention to detail;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with people and situations at all levels.
  • Organised, highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic individual with a goal focused attitude and able to work effectively with other functional areas.
  • The candidate will demonstrate expertise in project management and will possess strong competencies in resources management in a complex demanding environment gained from experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
Why us?
  • We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team.
  • Pay will commensurate with industry standards for the role and experience of the successful candidate.
  • Additional benefits include:
    • Competitive Salary
    • Pension
    • Flexible holidays
    • Health Cash Plans
    • EAP
    • Flexible working hours.
    • Private Medical Health Scheme
    • Bonus Scheme
    • Employee Benefit Scheme
Your contact
Kris Nagiah
HRBP
LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd.
Cherrycourt Way
Stanbridge Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 4UH
Information about the site
LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd. is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.
We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications.
Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
About us
LINDAL Group was founded in 1959 and today is one of the world’s market leaders in aerosol packaging technology. We offer a broad range of standard and custom aerosol packaging solutions and have become a partner of choice for many of the world’s most prestigious, innovative and trusted brands.

Together with our multinational, highly skilled experts and thorough understanding of the current market trends, the company consistently delivers innovative solutions to increasingly complex and long-term projects globally.

Our wide-ranging portfolio offers quality packaging solutions for personal care, household, health care, food and technical industries.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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