Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

at  Haribo UK

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

Welcome to HARIBO, Europe’s largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we’re looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to enhance our team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager on a day-to-day basis - you will be responsible for managing the department to ensure colleagues are motivated to deliver in their role leading to safe, efficient and high standards of engineering support enabling Haribo to achieve its objectives.
You will be responsible for all Mechanical decisions whilst on shift to ensure the delivery of the engineering schedule, whilst maintaining health and safety, quality and food safety standards within an environment of continuous improvement and engagement for colleagues.
You will have key relationships with other departments including but not limited to Production, Packing, HSE, Technical Services and the People Team.
And finally, one of our values is ‘Childlike Happiness’ so be prepared to have some fun along the way!

• Monitoring the standard of Mechanical work carried out across the business including organising and supervising jobs
• Allocating and controlling resources (nominals)
• Ordering and maintaining stock levels of spare parts
• Understanding department goals / targets
• Making decisions
• Problem solving e.g., resolve and report on any breakdowns
• Continuously looking to identify & implement ways to improve the performance of the department (e.g., improving machine efficiency)
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with any Permit to Works, Job recording, fire alarm
• Any other activities relevant to the rol