Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the technical state of the Site / Plant, safeguarding that the factory and its installations and equipment are in a safe, compliant, efficient and sustainable condition to allow production and business supply, managing the total cost of ownership across the entire lifecycle of all assets. The role of the Engineering Manager focuses on both the maintenance & repair function (planned and unplanned) as well as CAPEX projects aiming at improving the current asset base or expansion projects.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Asset management:
o Prepares the Asset Management Plan and associated budgets for the mid and long term, taking into account the total cost of ownership across the entire lifecycle of the assets
o Monitors obsolescence and risk associated to it to take mitigating action plan

Technical Projects:
o Directs the design and development of CAPEX projects, acts as project owner or project manager
o Participates in assigned installation and/or process improvement projects, within the project management guidelines.

Leadership and people management:
o Provides leadership to his / her area in production and M&R (i.e. setting individual objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing feedback on a(n) (in)formal basis) so that all reports are aware of what they are required to achieve and how they are performing against their objectives
o Manages and coaches a team of professionals, motivates employees through sincere and concrete feedback and take appropriate action when needed, stimulate team cooperation and mobility and ensure that managers and staff are deployable (quantitatively and qualitatively) and willing to and capable of realizing the set objectives.

Maintenance management:
o Plans, prioritises, schedules, and manages all maintenance activities (planned maintenance programmes, shut-downs, or emergency repairs) to rectify break-downs and malfunctions and minimise business disruptions.
o Assesses the nature of the maintenance, and study of the drawings and manuals, ensures the availability of necessary materials, parts and tools and ensures the planning of the execution with relevant departments

Troubleshooting:
o Troubleshoots any mechanical, electrical and technical control of production equipment, utility equipment, and refrigerating systems and in offices and warehouses, through received messages, such that the work in terms of technology and safety can be resumed and any stagnation is limited to a min mum.
o Locates the cause of the disturbance, determines whether mechanics of third parties must be hired, assesses the nature and extent of faults and determines whether immediate repair is necessary and possible. If needed ensures immediate (emergency) repairs are executed

Preventive / planned maintenance:
o Prepares preventive maintenance schedules and carries out inspections in the context of preventive and corrective maintenance / overhaul, so that the technical underperforming conditions are timely identified and corrective actions can be taken
o Assesses the state of maintenance and reports of serious findings to the production management; directly repairs (impending) defects if possible
o Ensures the planning and execution of corrective maintenance arising from the inspections, at scheduled times

Continuous improvement:
o Researches, evaluates, and recommends new equipment, tools and processes in maintenance and production in order to enhance the capabilities of production and / or maintenance.
o Monitor the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimise resources, prioritise spending, and achieve timeliness, reliability, and safety standards.
o Roll out best practices of Maintenance (TPM, AM, PM, …); has a strong input to the site masterplan process

Compliance:
o Ensures compliance with all operating, safety, quality, risk and health regulations.
o Monitors working practices and adherence to safety procedures to ensure safety of employees working in the area (incl. some key procedures linked with
ATEX, Work at height, LOTO and Confined space, Work Permits etc…)

An attractive package is on offer to the successful candidate, which includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Locally, we offer the opportunity of joining the the Nutreco family within a small, highly motivated and dedicated team. Working for Trouw Nutrition brings the advantages and opportunities of working for an international market leader while feeling part of a local company

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.