SHIFT ENGINEER

This is an exciting development for McCormick. Construction is underway for a new condiment manufacturing facility, opening in 2021.

Shift Engineer

(3 shifts rotating 24/5)

Peterborough

This is a great opportunity to join our team, bringing to life our future condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Continuously assess company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised, inform of non-compliances
• Use 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
• Help reduce the company’s "Carbon Footprint" by efficient utilisation of resources, i.e.: Energy Usage, Waste Disposal, etc
• Liaise and work closely with the production team enabling timely start-up of plant
• Work safely, complying with the obligations under Health and Safety regulations
• Study production schedules and estimates work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment
• Confer with other supervisors and technicians to coordinate activities
• Prepare estimates, requisitions, and inspection of equipment
• Manage small projects and assists with major projects
• Have good communication during hand-over
• Accurately complete downtime log / data base
• Regularly carry out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards
• Understand own responsibilities regarding food safety legislation, including HACCP, and carry them out consistently
• Work with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements
• Organise work activities to ensure the ‘Non-contamination’ of product
• Ensure the safety of our product is not compromised in any way
• Coordinate the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors and Vendors
• Complete all work undertaken, in a timely manner, and achieves deadlines
• Have a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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  Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline
• Working experience in food or consumer products industry, supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills, continuous learning
• A good understanding of inter-discipline skills and multi-skilling
• A solid grounding in food handling safe practices
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH
• Have a working knowledge of AC/DC drives and associated control equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills – ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers
• PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spreadsheets)
• Problem solving and fault-finding skills
• Able to interpret schematic diagrams
• Able to work on own initiative and highlight continuous Improvement opportunities
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues, able to work in a team
• Possess the energy and drive to get things done in a timely manner