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Pernod Ricard

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Glasgow
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    26d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant engineering degree, leadership experience, CAPEX/OPEX management skills, process optimization knowledge, computer literacy, and a full UK driving license.
  • You will lead and develop your team, manage maintenance strategies, oversee budgets, execute projects, and promote continuous engineering improvements for operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Have a degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, ideally with a mechanical or process bias, along with previous experience in a technical function, working in maintenance and/or project engineering, in a relevant industry.
  • Are an accomplished people leader, with experience in successfully managing a team to achieve ambitious business goals.
  • Have a proven track record in leading multi-discipline engineering teams, with experience in managing significant CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
  • Are computer literate and able to operate business process systems to required levels.
  • Are experienced in engineering best practice relevant to continuous process operations and have an understanding of continuous improvement.
  • Hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

  • People Leadership – to lead, support and develop the team including succession planning.
  • Maintenance Management – to develop effective planned preventative maintenance strategies, working with Operations and Engineering Process Leaders to ensure an effective repair and maintenance plan is implemented. You will ensure critical spares are identified and managed and participate in the Management on Call Rota. You will be proactive in problem solving by leading and supporting root cause analysis when issues arise and implementing corrective and preventive actions and ensure these are appropriately documented and approved.
  • Budget & Strategy – to prepare, deliver and monitor the Capex three yearly plan and deliver the strategy for carbon reduction in line with group sustainability and responsibility targets. You will manage the repair, maintenance and overtime OPEX budgets and deliver and maintain digital transformation initiatives.
  • Project Management – to provide quality project management from initial design through to commissioning and project completion, delivering the Bulk Operations CAPEX Plan and managing projects across all sites to a safe and successful completion.
  • Engineering Improvements – to develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire team to deliver benefits across the department. You will benchmark engineering processes and performance to identify opportunities for improvement and build and maintain a high profile of engineering excellence.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Engineering Manager for Southern Operations?

The main responsibility is to drive a high-performance culture within the Bulk Operations Engineering team, focusing on safety, people, plant, and processes while supporting long-term business transformation strategies.

Who will the Engineering Manager report to?

The Engineering Manager will report to the Head of Bulk Operations.

What is the location for this position?

The position is based in Dalmuir but requires working across other sites in the Central Belt.

What are the key areas of responsibility for this role?

The key areas of responsibility include People Leadership, Maintenance Management, Budget & Strategy, Project Management, and Engineering Improvements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, preferably with a mechanical or process bias, along with experience in a technical function such as maintenance or project engineering in a relevant industry is required.

Is prior leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, prior experience as an accomplished people leader, with a proven track record in managing teams to achieve ambitious business goals, is essential.

Will the Engineering Manager need to manage budgets?

Yes, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing significant CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the Engineering Manager will support talent development and be involved in succession planning for the team.

What type of company benefits are offered?

Benefits include private medical insurance, income protection, 25 days of annual holiday, pension plans, share incentive plans, life assurance, employee discounts, and more.

What is the company culture like at Pernod Ricard?

Pernod Ricard promotes a culture of conviviality, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, sustainability, and responsible practices.

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Pernod Ricard

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1975
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.