Howden Joinery is looking for a dynamic Senior Engineering Manager for our premier manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THE SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER:

• A degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience as a strong decision-maker who has successfully driven and influenced engineering teams through ambition and diligence in a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and implementing lean tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to performance manage and develop team members.
• 10 years of experience in a similar manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience with technical and environmental legislation and processes that ensure compliance.
• Proven operational management experience and change management capability.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS A SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER:

• Strategically manage, develop, and implement facility projects and plans in line with the group-wide Engineering Maintenance Strategy and associated standards and policies.
• Implement and uphold effective engineering and maintenance standards, adhering to technical, legislative, and group standards.
• Act as the custodian of manufacturing maintenance standards, developing, implementing, and maintaining these within the business.
• Lead and develop the site engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture, energy, and diligence while managing the operations budget.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing current processes through best practices and new technologies, creating a progressive working environment.
• Ensure efficient and effective resource allocation across the site.
• Manage the financial aspects of the site engineering function, including responsibility for capital expenditure for restoration and upgrades.
• Comply with SHE management systems, ensuring legal compliance.
• Liaise with external best practice and legislative bodies/authorities to ensure compliance while aligning with Group Wide policies.

WHEN YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP. WE ARE UNABLE TO VIEW YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ACTIVATED YOUR ACCOUNT.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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