Engineering Supervisor

Why work for Imerys/ IBL?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role: You will be involved in the day to day management of the organisation and supervision of a team consisting of 2 x Mechanical Fitters and 5 x Multi-Skilled Engineers.

Your main role is to supervise and organise a multi - disciplined maintenance engineering team ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner so that the Plant is maintained to meet production demand.

You will: Ensure that the EMMS system is kept up to date with information on all

critical plant, whilst being responsible for;

• Implementing continuous improvements in maintenance practices.
• Managing and maintaining the workshops and associated vehicles.
• Managing Electronic Maintenance Management System (SAP)
• Implementing and enforcing safe working practices and methods of work for the engineering team
• Ensuring that the Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programmes are kept up to date and performed at the recommended frequencies.
• Leading and directing workforce in problem identification, problem solving and implementing continuous improvement measures.
• Communicate with the team on an ongoing basis and make decisions related to productivity, cost reductions and waste elimination.
• Enforcing Imerys Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to by the engineering personnel and contractors.
• Have practical experience of writing and working with risk assessment / RAMS
• Shutdown, equipment returning to operation
• Identify and report incidents of unsatisfactory plant performance
• Inspect materials, products and/or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

Responsible for communication with the production team i.e. tasks of the day, major equipment, overall production, whilst ensuring engineering equipment is appropriate for the task and is operated in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining minimum / maximum inventory / stock levels to ensure high plant availability whilst identifying items no longer required.

What s in it for you?

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Enhanced family friendly policies

Menopause Support

What do we ask you in return?

You will have planning and prioritising skills, be a problem solver and effective decision maker whilst having;

• Relevant and demonstrated supervisory and people management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Safety Legislation desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Legislation desirable
• Related qualification i.e. HNC / HND Apprentice Served Experience Engineer
• Relevant management qualification such as NVQ3 / NVQ4
• IOSH managing safely certificate or H&S Relatable Experience
• Effective team player with proven ability to lead a team.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Lead by example and to be inclusive
• Competent IT skills.
• Ability to negotiate internally and externally.
• Flexible approach to working hours and respond to breakdowns as necessary.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on (phone number removed).

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.