Manufacturing Engineer

Role: Manufacturing Engineer 

Arrabawn Co-op's Ingredients Manufacturing Division wishes to invite applications for the position of Manufacturing Engineer. The individual will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Maintenance/Engineering Department and contractors so as to optimise the performance of the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

Support all operations and maintenance requirements across the site and to ensure continuation of process improvements

Execution of maintenance procedures in line with site SOP's

Attend to breakdowns and raising of corrective maintenance tasks as appropriate for follow up works required

Support and assistance for the Operations and Maintenance Utilities Systems

Active engagement in innovation and continuous improvement, taking ownership in highlighting areas where improvements are possible and or opportunities exist

Management of vendors on site for the services delivered and area's owned under the Facilities Services contract

Permitting, method statements, risk assessments and scheduling in vendor visits to site 

Day to day preventative maintenance of all plants, machinery and equipment. Maintenance of the site's CMMS system.

Complete all documentation in relation to maintenance procedures on site.

Maintain all Company assets in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

Electrical and mechanical process and installation troubleshooting to include the fire alarm and ATEX system management.

Managing site calibrations and all requirements for audit certification

Strictly adherence to all site safety Policies

Compete all work according to site Quality standards and GMP-Documentation and housekeeping.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must possess the following:

A proven track record of managing a maintenance/engineering function

A third level engineering degree in process, mechanical, electrical or similar discipline

Strong people management, problem solving, planning, organising, trouble shooting and project management skills

Excellent interpersonal skill and an ability to achieve results through people

IT Literate

Fluency in English written and oral.

Food industry experience and knowledge manufacturing in the dairy industry would be a distinct advantage

Proven experience, minimum of 3 to 4 years

Desirable Experience

Preventative Maintenance

Utilities knowledge and experience

Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)