Mechanical Supervisor

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Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. Turnover has more than doubled since 2009 and the company won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010 and a Ruban dHonneur in the European Business Award in 2013. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. It has over 900 employees with plants in Troon, Edinburgh and Inverness in Scotland, Enniskillen in Northern Ireland and Longford and Fermoy in Ireland. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Over the past four years it invested over €50 million across the Group including value added processing in Fermoy and a state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Troon. As the company prepares for continued growth and investment, Glennon Brothers is now seeking to appoint a Mechanical Supervisor for our Windymains site. Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manger, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate management and mechanical experience gained within heavy industry. They will also possess an in-depth knowledge of Timber processing, hydraulics, pneumatics and vehicle maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Acting as a champion for Mechanical improvements and promoting best practise for the plant

Day to day management of the mechanical team

Delivering improvements projects to plant; formulating financial plans and executing work

Applying preventative and predictive maintenance practices and contributing to plant improvements

Highlighting long term plant risks to senior management, assisting with repair plans

Ensuring sustainable performance aligned to plant objectives, values and behaviours

Preparing and managing obsolescence and replacement plans

Monitoring completion of mechanical tasks through spot checks, following up with feedback

Working alongside of the Electrical Supervisor to make improvements to old and new systems

Identifying skills gaps within the mechanical team, building plans for development including 1-2-1s and PDPs, supporting longer term retention and succession planning

Ensuring Statutory inspections are carried out in line with legislation, and follow on work created from these inspections has been completed

Conducting weekly safety briefings, whilst actively participating in near hit reporting & safety online actions

Essential Skills and Experience Experience of Planning and inspection

Degree or equivalent or HNC

Must understand engineering and business principles

NEBOSH or IOSH preferable

Financial management and budget control

Management/supervisory experience of a Mechanical team

Sometimes a hands-on approach would be required

PLC systems Knowledge and experience a bonus

Computer Maintenance Management system experience

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction