Chief Engineer

Purpose To lead the identification, development and implementation of engineering solutions which are aimed at optimization of the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing assets and processes. Responsibilities Drives the building of a high performing team by: Effectively cascading the vision of the organization Leading the development of team goals and objectives which are aligned with strategic initiatives Ensuring that all employees are aware of and coached to meet their performance expectations. Ensuring the preservation of an environment where employees feel safe, respected, valued and fairly treated, thereby supporting the continued deepening of employee engagement. Promoting a continuous learning organisation. Recognizing performance excellence o Developing a robust succession plan for the department Ensuring effective disciplinary management as needed. Lives the Values and Builds a Culture Characterized by the Values: Ensuring that our values become a hallmark of our organization through our interactions with team members, business partners and customers. Performing with the personal levels of excellence and ownership required to meet and surpass objectives. Supports the deepening of technical competence amongst Plant Production and Maintenance teams by: Developing and executing technical training modules which are focused on fundamentals of engineering technology, effective failure troubleshooting, and maintenance/ repair standards for technology in use at the plants. Developing and executing internal technical certification programs for technical Production and Maintenance roles. Researches technology developments to guide improvements to plant OEE, in alignment with world-class manufacturing ideologies. Partners with the production and operations integrity teams to develop effective and efficient operational data capture systems which support timely and robust failure analysis. Leads the analysis of repeat equipment failures, critical equipment failures, process deviations, and the subsequent development of sustainable engineering solutions to eliminate or minimize these operational impediments. Leads the development of equipment standard operating procedures and troubleshooting manuals, which are used for internal technical certification of plant personnel. In conjunction with Plant Maintenance Managers, leads the development of robust, effective preventive maintenance programs for all production and auxiliary equipment. This includes but is not limited to: Routine inspection plans Routine cleaning, tightening, adjustment, and lubrication plans. OEM guided and experientially developed, replacement schedules Annual overhaul and rebuild schedules. Partners with the Plant Management Team to plan and execute planned shutdowns. Analyses the efficiency of product processing, filling and packaging, in pursuit of opportunities for reduction of manufacturing cost per case. This includes the design and implementation of solutions for run…