Kronospan Mdf SL.
Location
Chirk, Wrexham | United Kingdom
Job description
Kronospan is actively seeking a Chief Engineer to take overall responsibility of all engineering functions on site at Chirk, Wrexham.
We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability. To lead the Site Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance teams, providing reactive & pro-active support to a varied range of production operations, to ensure:-
- A high level of availability & output from all processes on site
- Responsibility of Environment, Health and Safety duties for the maintenance department
- Improved equipment reliability & optimisation
- Effective cost control, responsibility for site maintenance budget
- Compliance with the site operating permit, and other statutory (legal) requirements
- COMAH knowledge and operational exposure
- Effective contractor control
- High standards of engineering
- Technical expertise is provided for all maintenance activities
- Efficient utilisation of available manpower through effective delegation of tasks, projects and specific responsibilities to Departmental Engineers. Follow up and audit to monitor achievement.
- Ensure shutdown programs are prepared, well planned and executed as per schedule
- Continuous improvement programme is managed
- Technical qualifications in an appropriate engineering discipline
- At least 5 years proven experience in engineering management
- Ideally a wide range of knowledge of engineering principles, as well as chemical process experience
- Prior experience of a continuous press process or wood panel board manufacturing would be advantageous
- Ability to investigate, understand and resolve technical issues quickly & efficiently
- Man Management abilities
- Planning & organisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards & a high level of performance
- A highly competitive salary
- Support with further training and qualifications
- Exciting and challenging work
- The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence
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