Senior Electrical Engineer – FMCG

McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 9,500 employees around the world and more than $3.5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses.

We have a passion for flavour. Consumers can buy our brands in more than 110 countries and our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers

With approximately 3,600 employees, McCormick EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has operations in 11 countries and is present in key markets with leading consumer brands, including Schwartz in the UK . McCormick EMEA Headquarters are located in Haddenham (UK).

We are currently looking for and experienced Senior Engineer to cover the Littleborough site, reporting to the Engineering Team Leader.

The successful engineer will:
• Continuously assesses company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised.
• Uses line monitoring, fault finding and problem solving systems/techniques in order to maximise utilisation of all company plant and equipment, by minimising downtime through scheduled maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Manages small projects and assists with major projects
• Regularly carries out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards
• Coordinates the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors and Vendors
• Assist in the writing, implementation and verification of Risk Assessments
• Ensures that preventative maintenance schedules and works orders are completed within an agreed time frame
• Studies production schedules and estimates work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment
• Manages small projects and assists with major projects
• Works with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service
• Organises work activities to ensure the ‘non-contamination’ of product
• Coordinate the activities of the team, ensuring that targets are communicated and labour is utilised effectively to ensure machine uptime is optimised
• Acts as cover for the Team Leader role as and when needed, and provides support to the Team Leader in daily activities
• Assists with managing the performance of Engineers using Company procedures, including return to work interviews
• Has a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions

We are looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline
• Experience in food or consumer products industry, supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills and continuous learning
• A demonstrated understanding of inter-personnel skills
• A solid grounding in food handling safe practices
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH

Selection Criteria:
• Must be a good team player and leadership potential
• Must be able to work with own initiative and highlight continuous improvement opportunities
• PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spread sheets)
• Must be able to trouble shoot and fault find on production facility
• Good written and verbal communication skills – ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers
• Logical thinker and problem solver
• Posses the energy and drive to get things done and have an organised methodology

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, please send us your CV with a covering letter to jobs@mccormick.co.uk

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.

For further information about all our company and all positions in the UK please visit www.mccormickcorporation.com

McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 9,500 employees around the world and more than $3.5 billion in annual sales