CI Manager

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So, what will I be doing?

We are looking for a Project Engineering and CI Manager to join our team at our Crewkerne production site on a fixed term contract basis.

As a key member of the Site Engineering Team as Project Engineering & CI Manager, you will be influential in delivering the site growth plan along with supporting the ongoing development and execution of our site strategy, enhancing and optimising performance through the delivery of change and development of high performing teams whilst supporting and nurturing our cultural journey.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring our Co-Owners Health & Safety is put first.
• Creating a culture and environment that supports and draws upon the skills and capabilities of the site teams and enables the highest level of performance.
• Influencing and delivering the wider business best practices and strategies as part of the Group Engineering Leadership Team.
• Contributing to the shaping of the site vision as part of the site leadership team providing an integrated strategic plan which incorporates all dimensions of people, plant and process development
• Providing visionary leadership for the Engineering Team whilst developing a High Performing Team through Apprenticeships and Personal Development Plans that build skills, capabilities and contribution within a culture of engagement and empowerment.
• Identifying and leading capital investment projects and budgets for the site that deliver sustainable manufacturing capability and performance.
• Negotiating and optimising service contracts aligned with value adding operational budgetary control and improvements.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

Essential Experience:

• Proven, demonstrable experience within FMCG and a track record of delivering project and sustainable improvements.
• Excellent Leadership Qualities.
• Proven ability to set, manage/control revenue and capital budgets.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI Techniques.
• Proven track record of specifying and running medium to large scale projects from conception to completion.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance and standards.
• Knowledge of RCM techniques and principles

Qualifications

• Engineering Qualification
• Project management

Why should I join the family?

We're independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK's major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt.

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away - and don't miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we're not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.

Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.