About the Role
The Director of Manufacturing and Facilities Engineering will be responsible for managing both production processes and facility operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment with business goals.
Key Activities
Ensuring all production equipment is properly maintained by executing a TPM strategy that maximises equipment uptime, reduces downtime, and reduces defects to ensure quality standards and productivity goals are met.
Overseeing building maintenance, utilities, and safety protocols, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Leading engineering projects, including renovations, expansions, and new facility development.
Supervising and developing engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
Working with Executive Operations Management in developing long-term plans for facility and equipment upgrades, as well as manufacturing capacity and processes.
Implementing Lean principles, optimising workflows, and identifying areas for improvement.
Ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards for manufacturing and facilities operations.
Managing budgets for facilities maintenance, capital projects, and manufacturing operations.
Working with other departments, such as engineering, operations, and quality assurance, to achieve organisational goals.
Preferred Skills
Ability to identify and solve complex problems, both technical and operational.
Understanding of business processes, financial management, and strategy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in manufacturing, facilities engineering, or a related field, with a strong track record of leadership and management.
Knowledge of engineering principles, automation, and manufacturing processes.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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