Coppice Alupack

Engineering Manager Monday to Friday;8am to 4pm Salary: £44,000 Location: Tonypandy, RCT Coppice is a long-established company specialising in the manufacture and sale of aluminium foil containers. Following our successful acquisition of Sirane, we have added absorbency pads (food-based), flexible pouches and cake boards to our portfolio. Due to this exciting acquisition, we are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. As part of the Management Team, you will be responsible for the management and leadership of the Engineering Department, to effectively deliver against the business KPIs and strategy, as well as having responsibility for liaising with relevant external suppliers. Responsible for management, maintenance, and analytics performance. Working closely with both Production and supporting the R&D function of the business, you will look to ensure effective communication and working relationships are established and maintained to support Production to deliver against key business requirements. Responsibilities: Implementation and management of TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) requirements and scheduling. Improving and enhancing maintenance function through SMED implementation. Coordinate with Production functions to ensure changes and scheduling is in line with requirements to meet orders and safety stock build. Look to improve productivity, efficiency, environmental impact and reduce costs while ensuring that high quality products are processed that meet required standards. Responsible for the improvement and innovation of operations business processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Responsible for overseeing the leadership, management and development of the Facilities and Engineering teams. Support the implementation of new systems, processes and infrastructure change to increase efficiency and maximise performance. Ensure site maintenance and facilities projects are planned and implemented in line with business requirements. Leading and mentoring colleagues to instil manufacturing principles and best practice across the organisation. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve Manufacturing Engineering issues. Managing resources, labour and overheads, to ensure maximum output and efficiency whilst controlling costs. To monitor and develop own skills and those of team members in line with business needs. Performance measurement and management including absence management and individual development. Be a key player in the delivery of projects and process improvement to support the business. To assist in the delivery of the site and wider company objectives. Creating and embedding a customer-centric team culture, which is committed to a quality, continuous improvement, environmentally aware and safety-first mindset. Look to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency. Responsible for ensuring that all site plant, equipment, and operating environments remains clean and safe and is to the required quality standards. Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety requirements and policies. Knowledge: Proven experience in a senior management role in a fast-paced engineering environment. Change management - experience of innovating to improve performance and implementation. Facilities management. Experience of managing teams within a faced paced and complex environment. Understanding, delivery and implementation of various Production methods and methodologies including TPM, SMED, LEAN and Six Sigma. Project Management. Proven record of engineering improvement through measurements such as OEE. Excellent organisational skills. LEAN thinker and practitioner. Strong people management and leadership skills. Attention to detail. Practical problem solver. Strong ability to facilitate and drive meetings. Solid appreciation of Health and Safety regulations and requirements. What We Offer: Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence in the food packaging industry. Direct applicants only - No agency contact.