- Strong Lean/ TPM Background
- Ability to lead diverse teams
About Our Client
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of speciality chemicals. Calling on centuries of expertise, they supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet the growing demands of the fast-changing planet.
With their headquarters based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, AkzoNobel have approximately 47,000 people in around 80 countries working withing their infrastructure, while their portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International, Interpon & Eka. They are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability, being fully committed to making life more liveable and our cities more human.
Their global activities are focused on four main end-user segments: buildings & infrastructure, Transportation, Consumer Goods & Industrial, which has allowed them to become a leading global producer of paints, coatings and speciality chemicals.
Job Description
Reporting directly into the Site Manager, the Engineering Manager will head a team of up to 20-25 engineering contractors, ensuring that plant equipment and maintenance systems are developed/ improved alongside facilitating the developing continuous improvement environment and culture. Having a safety first approach to their work is a must, ensuring that all team members and contractors are proactively promoting a safe way of working.
The Engineering Manager will put in place and develop systems going forward, driving the team to ensure that this is followed to its full potential.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develops a passion for HSE&S, Sustainability and Quality in the engineering team and reviews performance - setting targets for continuous improvement.
- Ensures delivery of leading levels of all key performance indicators using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and application of the AkzoNobel Way.
- Inspires and challenges the workforce to deliver results and continuously stretch personal development and skills.
- Has a thorough understanding of future requirements and proposes options for how best to continue delivering leading levels of service.
- Drives a lean continuous improvement programme across Engineering - transferring best practice in and knowledge transfer out into the network.
- Understands the capabilities and constraints on the assets across the site and optimises the effective use of the assets to continually drive down operational cost.
- Ensures projects are scoped and developed with detailed involvement of departmental resource - ensuring in line with EEM, TPM, sustainability and lean thinking methodologies.
- Develops and owns the proactive Maintenance strategy, utilising technology, incorporating EEM, TPM, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies whilst involving the employees that operate the equipment.
- Works closely with Procurement partners to negotiate terms of services for the site in line with business and site strategy.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will, preferably:
Experience and Educational Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Significant experience in chemical or mechanical construction project engineering.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with the codes and standards regulating the chemical process industry.
- Significant project management experience.
- People management experience.
- Experience in the batch chemical process industry is desirable.
- A registered professional engineer is desirable
- Good understanding of paint products and colour would be beneficial.
- Good level of knowledge of the business and where the Supply Chain and sites fits as part of the strategy and be able to communicate this throughout the department.
- Ability to champion AkzoNobel's Core Values
- Ability to interact effectively with Customers, Community and other AkzoNobel visitors on a regular basis.
- Ability to use Situational Leadership (SLII) to effectively manage and lead the team.
- Lead and manage the AkzoNobel Performance & Development Dialog(P&DD) processs within team.
- Use coaching and performance management techniques to develop the team and drive performance.
- Understand and ability to use Employee Performacne Improvement Plan (EPIP)/disciplinary procedures to maintain performance.
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary + Package & Benefits
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