Engineering Coordinator
Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Date: 5 hours ago
City: West Bromwich
Contract type: Full time
Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s, Bürgen and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
Location: West Bromwich
As part of the Engineering management team, the interface between the shift team, Manufacturing and Management, to liaise, when required, expected to action the Engineering activities. Dealing with plant / machinery breakdowns, planned maintenance, shutdowns, refurbishment, installation, improvements and modifications in order to minimise downtime and maintain the equipment in the best possible condition – closely working with the Manufacturing FLM group to achieve output.
Key Accountabilities
Ensuring site Health & Safety standards are maintained with POWRA becoming central to all tasks.To maintain all site plant and equipment, constantly striving to improve machinery availability and performance.
Dealing with Engineering suppliers as and when required to ensure all equipment is kept in a running condition.
To carry out all Engineering work within expected quality, safety and hygiene standards.
Engineering Point of contact for Manufacturing managers.
Ensuring all allocated works are completed by the shift – utilising EAM fully.
Involvement in project work as and when required.
To complete a daily shift report and handovers - share with relevant parties.
To issue permits to work / contractor control as authorised by the Engineering management team.
Responsible for completion of tool box & job audits and ensuring work standards are maintained.
To work as part of the operations team to improve line performance in efficiency, quality and safety.
Holiday planning for shift, ensuring adequate skills cover at all times.
Liaise with Senior Engineering manager to ensure plant output hits target.
Provide coverage across 7 days in conjunction with opposite number.
Any other duties or responsibilities as requested by the Company.
The Right Person
The successful applicant should have experience in machinery and systems development, factory design and layout. They should have planned preventative maintenance experience and must have a relevant qualification in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s, Bürgen and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
Location: West Bromwich
As part of the Engineering management team, the interface between the shift team, Manufacturing and Management, to liaise, when required, expected to action the Engineering activities. Dealing with plant / machinery breakdowns, planned maintenance, shutdowns, refurbishment, installation, improvements and modifications in order to minimise downtime and maintain the equipment in the best possible condition – closely working with the Manufacturing FLM group to achieve output.
Key Accountabilities
Ensuring site Health & Safety standards are maintained with POWRA becoming central to all tasks.To maintain all site plant and equipment, constantly striving to improve machinery availability and performance.
Dealing with Engineering suppliers as and when required to ensure all equipment is kept in a running condition.
To carry out all Engineering work within expected quality, safety and hygiene standards.
Engineering Point of contact for Manufacturing managers.
Ensuring all allocated works are completed by the shift – utilising EAM fully.
Involvement in project work as and when required.
To complete a daily shift report and handovers - share with relevant parties.
To issue permits to work / contractor control as authorised by the Engineering management team.
Responsible for completion of tool box & job audits and ensuring work standards are maintained.
To work as part of the operations team to improve line performance in efficiency, quality and safety.
Holiday planning for shift, ensuring adequate skills cover at all times.
Liaise with Senior Engineering manager to ensure plant output hits target.
Provide coverage across 7 days in conjunction with opposite number.
Any other duties or responsibilities as requested by the Company.
The Right Person
The successful applicant should have experience in machinery and systems development, factory design and layout. They should have planned preventative maintenance experience and must have a relevant qualification in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
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