Engineering Manager - County Westmeath

Engineering Manager - County Westmeath.

Job Summary:
As a member of the leadership team, the Engineering Manager will report to the Managing Director and be responsible for the following teams: Facilities, Maintenance, Automation, Process, and Tooling

Key responsibilities will be:
• Prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop engineering strategies and solutions to drive growth, innovation and competitiveness whilst achieving output, quality and cost targets.
• Define and deliver agreed KPI’s & SLA’s aligned to the company’s strategic objectives and requirements. Monitor and report out on performance against targets.
• Give clear direction to the teams on project requirements, deliverables and plans, setting clear goals and objectives, ensuring all engineering and project targets are being met.
• Implement and embed project management processes and structures to drive a culture of excellence through role modelling and action.
• Manage the relationships with customers, suppliers & subcontractors enabling collaboration and partnership.
• Plan resources effectively to ensure material, equipment and human resources are in place and utilised effectively over the duration of a project whilst at all times staying on schedule and within budget.
• Assess and manage financial and operational risks for all operational elements and projects, proactively driving resolution of issues and risk reduction.
• Promote and engage new ways of working, driving continuous improvement and performance of the business.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team, assisting in problem solving, assessing resource requirements, streamlining processes whilst driving accountability and results.

• Responsible for the identification and development of talent, including performance management, coaching and mentoring for high performance. Setting clear goals and conducting performance reviews.

• Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful team.

• Creating a working environment that inspires the team. 

Experience and education requirements:

• A minimum of a degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
• A leader who has led a multi-disciplined Engineering team in a high volume, highly technical manufacturing environment e.g. high-speed automation, robotics etc.
• Must have a proven track record of leading and implementing major business programs e.g. technology advancement
• A leader who cultivates a culture of excellence, innovation and ‘can-do’ and who complements team deficiencies as needs arise.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Recognised by customers and colleagues as a leader who delivers on commitments and solves complex business challenges.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to organize and prioritise tasks, must be detail orientated and self-motivated.