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Engineering Team Leader (HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LB) @ McCormick & Company

HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LBOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="text-align:center;background-color:white;margin:0.75pt 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Engineering Team Leader</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;background-color:white;margin:0.75pt 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;background-color:white;margin:0.75pt 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Haddenham, UK</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;background-color:white;margin:0.75pt 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;background-color:white;margin:0.75pt 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the site’s maintenance functions. This is a leadership position with 8 direct reports and forms part of the Factory Leadership team. The role will prioritise workstream activities of the engineering team and is responsible for ensuring all engineering KPIs are met.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Health &amp; Safety</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure all engineering activities are conducted safely and in compliance with global standards, SSOW, and SOPs.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain a safe workplace by meeting all company and legal safety requirements, ensuring safety equipment is properly maintained, checked, and documented, and promoting safe working practices with thorough checks and job sign-offs.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Conduct investigations into safety incidents using root cause analysis (RCA) and lead cross-functional teams to close actions promptly.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Address and close out identified hazards in a timely manner.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Oversee the induction of new employees, ensuring alignment with site onboarding processes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Quality</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems and maintain accurate documentation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Achieve Engineering GMP targets by promoting understanding and compliance among team members.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, including HACCP, and ensure team outputs meet these standards.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain clear, accessible documentation for audits, both internal and external.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to improve operating practices, enhancing product quality and customer service.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health &amp; Safety, and Environmental standards.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support the integration of new equipment with manufacturing, operations, and project teams.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operational Performance</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Chair daily engineering meetings to communicate priorities effectively with the shift-based team.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Represent the engineering function at site daily performance reviews, taking ownership of actions and delivering results.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attend weekly performance reviews, report on engineering KPIs, and follow through on required actions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide Level 1 escalation support for shift-based engineering teams to resolve complex issues.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Oversee the site’s preventive maintenance plan, ensuring compliance and completion of outstanding work orders.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develop and manage a spare part strategy to align with PM pillar standards, optimizing stock value and availability.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Set and deliver KPIs using factual, measured data, and prepare reports on departmental performance.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide hands-on support for shift cover during holidays, sickness, or breakdowns.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Schedule and execute planned maintenance activities in collaboration with the Reliability Leader and conduct post-maintenance reviews for improvement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Implement the PM pillar and support Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage contractor compliance with risk assessments, LOTO procedures, and permit systems.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Team Leadership and Financial Accountability</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Act as a key member of the factory leadership team, supervising maintenance teams and driving departmental initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage maintenance spend within budget, raising purchase orders and ensuring timely receipt of goods.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify and execute cost-saving projects in line with the site’s CCI commitments</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">CANDIDATE PROFILE</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong leadership and communication skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive knowledge of safety, quality, and food safety standards.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficiency in maintenance planning and reliability-cantered maintenance.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Analytical skills for RCA and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Financial management capabilities for budgeting and cost-saving projects</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Time served Engineer - minimum HNC mechanical/electrical.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:white">#LI-DNI</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Agencies:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">McCormick &amp; Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.</span></strong></p>

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