Job Description - Shift Reliability Leader

Right Match Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Rainham, East London, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Shift Reliability Leader . This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

This is a very exciting time to join a growing company regarded as experts in their industry, with opportunities for employees to develop within their role.

Work Pattern:

39 hours per week
Mon-Fri (overtime weekend available)
Shifts rotating every weekly between morning and afternoon shift
Day Shift - 06:00 - 14:00
Afternoon Shift - 14:00 - 22:00
Department: Engineering The role:

The role provides expert direction to the team to improve reliability and realise strategic and tactical goals for the site operations. Reliability leader has hands-on responsibility to provide direct support to the shifts and the long-term asset care on site and take responsibility for a team of shift Engineering Technicians in absence of the Asset Care Lead. Key areas of responsibility:

Complete and track, work orders / jobs allocation on the CMMS system on daily basis.
Develop maintenance plans and asset care packages according to site safety procedures and risk assessments
Manage shift-based engineering activities in collaboration with operating team to achieve shift targets
Develop and implement training plans to ensure necessary skill mix and capability within the shift-based team
Identify and raise requisitions for spares used through the operations administrator
Complete allocated PPM tasks and submitted PPM reports to the Asset Care Lead
Support and take key roles in the team such as such as duty holder, First aider / Fire Marshall
Problem solve and trouble shoot issues specific on individual production equipment to help the plan performance to reach KPIs
Carry out continuous improvement tasks identified
Supervise contractors on site for specific task and take responsibility for them whilst on site
Issue and close work permit if authorised to do so
Always maintain tools and equipment in the workshop in good working order
Comply with site technical and food safety standards
Maintain critical infrastructure on site as requiredAccountability:

Reporting to the Asset Care Lead with a dotted line to the site Manager
Follow GMP, SHE and Engineering procedures
Support production prioritising safety, quality and production output
Comply with legislative and statutory requirements
Demonstrate company values and follow company policies at all times Person specification:

Actively championing health and safety and environment
Treat all team members with respect.
Demonstrate and operate with high integrity
Take ownership & responsibility for your role and deliver to best satisfy people safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
Strong attention to detail
Reliable and fair leader with a can-do attitude
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ideally, can supervise a small team in the absence of the asset care lead
Present asset care plans and plant reliability plan reports to senior ManagementQualifications/Experience required:

Electrical and Mechanical qualified within the following range
Degree /HND/HNC/OND/ONC/Btech or level 3 NVQ or above
18th edition wiring regulation, City & Guilds 236/2360 parts 1,2 and C (electrical installation or similar)
Experience working on mechanical and electrical aspects of machines and setting up of production equipment
FLT licence
PC/IT literate
Relevant experience or certification in machine operation / Engineering operations
Proven industry experience in a manufacturing or production environment
IOSH or equivalent safety certifiedIf you are interested please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Right Match Recruitment Group.

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