Location
Ashford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
ROTATING DAY SHIFT PATTERN; 6-2 AND 2-10
BASIC SALARY PLUS SHIFT ALLOWANCE
OUR STORY
We are Coty, a global leader in the beauty industry. Over a century ago, Coty began a journey that helped transform beauty into the global industry it is today. Since 1904, a legacy of innovation and excellence has guided the business and driven our mission to enable and empower all visions of beauty, from our very first fragrance to the newest portfolio launch. It is a history we are proud to own and build upon. Coty’s iconic portfolio of cosmetic, skincare, and fragrance brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire.
Our manufacturing site, located in Ashford, is the home of engineers, planners, scientists, technicians, and product developers to name just a few. Being the starting point of the UK&I supply chain, it’s where the magic happens! From weighing and mixing raw materials to filling and packing product components, Coty Ashford is proudly manufacturing and producing all coloured cosmetics for some of the global leaders in the beauty industry, such as Gucci, Burberry, Rimmel, Max Factor, and Bourjois. We are a company driven by fearless kindness and that’s what makes us committed to creating beautiful experiences in everything we do!
ROLE SUMMARY
A Manufacturing Engineer assists with all aspects of machine maintenance, trouble shooting, and breakdowns. You will proactively manage preventative maintenance, ensuring productive execution of required maintenance during down time, focusing on supporting the continued smooth running of operations.
YOU WILL
- Proactively develop knowledge of manufacturing and production packing processes, filling and finishing techniques and industrialisation processes.
- Collect and analyze data, ensuring it is used to support day to day work.
- Take an active part in team meetings to determine and agree consistent working methods.
- Take responsibility for reporting defective components.
- Assist with machine risk assessment review programme for all assets.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained as per scheduled plan and new equipment/tooling guarantees all products are produced to meet the required quality specification.
- Assist with or undertake root cause investigations when requested.
- Work with the New Product Development team, Cell Managers and Process Engineers to support the introduction of new products helping to identify new equipment and tooling requirements to ensure product quality, costs and launch dates are achieved.
- Support work to ensure equipment/parts standardization.
- Ensure the correct spare parts are held and support the stores management processes.
- Attend and assess equipment breakdowns to provide most suitable solution for the issue.
- Understand the business needs and priorities and escalate issues as required.
- Provide expertise and assistance in cross functional projects.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify productivity and cost saving opportunities, and support capital projects.
- Seek out and share new innovative technologies to fulfil the requirements of the site.
- Assist with improving departmental performance through training and coaching of team members in relevant Master and Excellence along with all aspects of continuous improvement.
- Support the drive for KPI improvement through SMED design and reduction of machine stoppages.
- Engage in lean manufacturing activities to contribute to the improvement of manufacturing cost, quality of product and service level.
Safety Responsibilities
KEY SUCCESS MEASURES
- Planned preventative maintenance is completed per the schedule.
- Machine down time is reduced.
- KPI metrics and targets are met.
- Contribution delivers continuous improvement to equipment and overall site operation.
- Improving departmental performance.
WHAT YOU GET?
- Online and on-site staff shop (up to 75% off RRP).
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday.
- Pension Scheme, with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
- Income Protection Plan.
- Life Assurance Program (8x your salary).
- 6 months paid gender-neutral parental leave (after 1 year of service).
- Enhanced paternity pay (4 weeks full pay).
- Gym discount.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- WeCare GP service.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Life event leave (3 days per year for significant life events, i.e. moving houses).
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme (taxable benefit).
THE COTY IDEAL FIT
- Open to a diverse workplace and loves to work in a team.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent understanding of customer expectations and deliverables and the desire to produce good quality products.
- Ability to build morale among the teams and promote continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive knowledge and exposure in design software, such as AutoCAD.
- Understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices.
- Familiarity with processes for engineering change request and engineering change order.
- Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting aptitude.
We are Coty – and our people make us who we are.
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