Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity at our State-of-the-art Food Supplement manufacturing facility to join our dedicated and inspirational team to successfully achieve our ambitious growth strategy and factory expansion plans.

Founded in 2004, we are the largest fully integrated UK manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. We specialise in the production of the highest quality Tablets, Capsules, Gummies and Powder Blends. Manufacturing innovative health products for the world's leading brands and exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.

Our Vision

Shape the Future of Nutraceuticals with Market Leading Innovation, Quality & Collaborative Partnerships.

At the heart of our organisational missions, our aim is to:

Learn, Grow & Succeed as a Team. Energise, Align & Motivate Teams to Inspire & Drive Change. Empower, Support & Equip Teams to accomplish our Vision. Achieve Best-in Class Performance for Quality, Compliance, Safety & Environment across the business. Increase Team Productivity & Effectiveness.

Role Summary

Days of Employment:

Normal shift pattern will be Monday-to-Friday (0830-1700hrs); However, the role may also require the postholder to undertake flexible working arrangements to work evenings, weekends, or overtime to meet production deadlines or address urgent issues.

Working Hours:

8.5 hours per day. This includes a 30-minute unpaid break.

Contracted Hours:

40 hours per week.
As the

Assistant Engineering Manager

, you will work in collaboration with the Engineering Manager to deliver the technical and project management aspects of developing and manufacturing our nutraceutical product range. Focusing on day-to-day factory floor service delivery, process development, validation, compliance within regulations, new technology implementation, and budget management; key responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, ensuring regulatory adherence, managing project lifecycles, allocating resources, and providing technical leadership to engineering teams and other departments.

Focusing on increasing operational productivity and effectiveness, you will manage and oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations, contributing to process improvement and productivity enhancement, managing engineering projects, overseeing technical documentation, and developing and mentoring the engineering team.

Ultimately, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of all equipment and facilities within the production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment and Facility Management:

Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of manufacturing processes for our nutraceutical product range to improve efficiency, quality, and yield. Oversee the maintenance and operational efficiency of manufacturing machinery, including blenders, tablet presses, encapsulators, gummy depositors, softgel encapsulators, packaging, labelling, and other specialised equipment. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues within the production line, implementing effective solutions to minimise disruption and maintain output. Support production schedules meet On-Time In-Full (OTIF) demands by managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and repair programs for all engineering equipment and systems. Provide technical guidance and solutions for equipment issues, process challenges, and the development of technical standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support in the develop and maintenance the site's Capital Projects plan and budget. Monitor and control engineering sub-contractors to ensure performance and compliance.

Team Leadership and Support:

Assist the Engineering Manager in achieving departmental goals, deputise for the Manager when absent, and help lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team. Direct and prioritise the activities of the engineering team. Manage engineering team direct reports and their subordinates through the employee lifecycle. Supervise and mentor junior engineers and production teams, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment. Communicate the product manufacturing vision and strategy to inspire and motivate engineering teams in the successful execution of performance outputs.

Process Improvement:

Implement strategies and initiatives to enhance productivity, optimise resource utilisation, and improve engineering and manufacturing processes. Lead change management for system improvements, minimise cost and increase efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all engineering activities, documentation, and facility operations comply with stringent nutraceutical standards, GMP, safety, and environmental regulations. Ensure that all activities comply with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, quality, and company policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with company Human Resources, Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Hygiene policies and procedures; this may involve monitoring machine settings for product safety and supporting internal audits of standards.

Project Management:

Responsible for the successful implementation of highly technical or involved engineering projects in the creation and development of automatic, semi-automatic and manually controlled production machines, auxiliary equipment, or other items presenting new or constantly changing problems of materials, customer requirements and product uses.

Collaboration:

Work closely with other departments, such as Production, Quality, Product Development, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless product manufacturing and release. Elevate systemic issues requiring resources beyond the scope of the engineering team.
To be a successful in the fulfilment of this position, your talents, ideas, and passion is essential and will directly contribute to an efficient, customer-focused, manufacturing process that drives performance successes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership and communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and key soft skills such as, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail to drive project success and foster a productive team environment.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

The role of

Assistant Engineering Manager

is multifaceted and requires both industry-specific qualifications and technical abilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Formal Education:

Ideally, bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent qualifications in Engineering or a related field; acceptable disciplines would be mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or industrial engineering. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification and other Food Safety Management System (FSMS) certifications.

Experience:

Proven experience in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, Food manufacturing environments.

Proven knowledge in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering, Technical Management, Project Management, and Operations/Production. Experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment. Detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment and/or processes and of the safety requirements in the maintenance and repair of machinery used in nutraceutical product processing (blenders and mixers, tablet presses, capsule dosing, tablet coating, gummies, softgels, capping, blister packaging, labelling, metal detection). Understanding of food manufacturing legislation & Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings. Excellent computer literacy and knowledge ERP/MS applications Progressive management experience including leading an engineering or maintenance team. Familiarity with the implementation and maintenance of inhouse Food Management Systems. Knowledge of all phases of project management including architecture and design, electrical, mechanical, structural, life safety for capital equipment, line extensions and process product development. Experience in planning, organising, and executing projects, including resource allocation, timeline management, and risk assessment. Knowledge and experience in implementing and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Skills, Abilities, and Behaviours:

The ability to work with multiple discipline projects. Excellent organisational, time management, and decision-making skills. Understanding of production processes, equipment, and relevant technologies. This includes knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control measures, and health and safety regulations. Managerial Skills, leadership, team management, delegation, and conflict resolution. Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Ability to identify and resolve food safety issues, seeking practical/workable and innovative methods to deliver solutions. Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines. Deliver results on time, within constraints and in line with company policies, procedures, and organisational strategy. Ability to maintain accurate records, conducting thorough inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations necessitates. Strong attention to detail. Ability to take initiative to identify and address potential quality issues before they escalate. Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain records, and coordinate activities. High ethical standards and integrity in all aspects, promoting the highest levels of quality culture. A continuous drive for quality and a commitment to excellence. The ability to lead and motivatate. Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think strategically using initiative and confidence. People centric person who can quickly build & develop a professional rapport with all stakeholders. Professional approachable personality that translates well across all communication methods. Flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Continuous improvement mind set which will be evidenced in the implementation of engineering & technical projects. Knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, standards, and best practices.

Available Benefits

Join the market leaders in the field of full-service nutraceutical supply. Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire - we are commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Gainsborough, & Doncaster areas. Role specific non-Contractual Bonuses. Incremental holiday scheme. Company pension and benefit schemes. Career development and progression opportunities. Free on-site & secure car parking. Employee welfare initiatives. Loyalty bonus schemes. Smarter flexible working opportunities. Free employee refreshments. Employee 'Health-Hub' with access to discounted nutraceutical products. Employee social events.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this role or require more information, please contact the HR Department on 01427 666000.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to the HR Department.

We will ask for references after making a conditional offer. All external appointments are subject to two satisfactory work references. One must be the applicant's present or most recent employer.

In exceptional cases, either one or both references do not need to be work references. This may apply to school-leavers, or returners to work after a long career break. Where this is the case, we will seek character references instead.

We operate a No Agency Recruitment Process. Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Parkacre Ltd, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorised to work in the UK without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the UK and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

All data is collected & managed in accordance with The Data Protection Act 1998.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,500.00-49,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person