FBC UK is committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career.
By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and grow.
About the Company
We are a leading biscuit manufacturer in the UK, operating eight bakeries across the country and employing approximately 4,000 colleagues.
Our famous iconic brands include Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few.
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineering Shift Lead to join our team.
As a key member of our operations department, you will be responsible for managing the engineering shift team to achieve site KPIs and daily targets.
Main Responsibilities
• Lead the shift engineering team to continuously improve plant reliability whilst meeting the requirements of a complex, high volume production site.
• Support embedding site principles within Engineering team as part of the Blackpool Improvement Strategy.
• Support, motivate, develop, and coach the team.
Recognise and reward performance and drive robust individual training plans.
• Assist team to work towards maximum plant and equipment efficiency so downtime is minimised.
• Ensure completion of planned maintenance documents / CMMS input.
• Work closely with WMT's & Production staff to achieve daily targets.
Requirements
• CI qualified to at least Lean sigma green belt level.
• Safety qualified to minimum IOSH managing safely.
• Proven experience of leading and managing an engineering team, ideally in a FMCG environment to improve overall site performance.
• Use of continuous improvement tools and techniques, in particular TPM.
• Proven track record of developing engineering teams.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Ability to think strategically to enhance site/cultural performance.
• Excellent knowledge of CMMS.
• Detailed knowledge of using & developing MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Technical competence.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proactive, practical and commercially sound approach to work.