Project Engineering Manager

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Project Engineering Manager

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Project Engineering ManagerYour Manager: Head of EngineeringTeam: Manufacturing, EngineeringLocation: DumbartonBe part of something bigWe are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.Here in the UKIn the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.Your new teamThis position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.The Manufacturing Engineering department provides innovative solutions to Process, Re-Engineering and Continuous Improvement projects or issues with Capital Projects team being responsible for delivery of Major and Sundry Capital Projects including investigation, solution, design, estimation, implementation, installation, and commissioning throughout Manufacturing.Your unique contributionThe Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the Capital Projects team with responsibility for delivery of strategic and non-strategic projects in line with the Manufacturing Roadmap.Located in Dumbarton, our Kilmalid Campus produces over 20 million cases of flagship brands.You will have four main areas of responsibility:TEAM LEADERSHIP

• To lead the technical and professional development of the Capex team through coaching, management, setting of objectives and identification of suitable training
• To develop and maintain strong and influential strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders including at Pernod Ricard Group level to facilitate the effective delivery of all Capex project.
• To drive the performance of the team in line with Pernod Ricard leadership attributes acting as a role model in this respect

SAFETY

• To proactively manage safety to company, group and national standards, including health, safety and environmental implications for the team and contractors whilst on site.
• Lead the team to manage installations, taking CDM responsibilities as appropriate.

CAPEX PLAN

• To effectively manage the CAPEX process and team including effective reporting and budget preparation and management of a diverse range of multi-disciplined capital projects simultaneously
• To drive the development of a rolling CAPEX plan through engagement with key business stakeholders in order to deliver Manufacturing vision and strategy.

PROJECT DELIVERY

• To prioritise and resource the effective delivery of all Capex projects to ensure plant and equipment outages are in line with maintaining sustained customer service.
• To liaise with and co-ordinate suppliers, contractors, internal engineering resources and stakeholders to deliver projects to budget, programme and specification.

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

• To provide direction and technical expertise to Senior Managers, Operations Managers, Technicians and other departments, including project delivery in support of productivity using latest technology and innovations, e.g., Robotics & Industry 4.0
• For Bottling operations and new package development, you will proactively engage at all stages of the process, particularly the concept stage to deliver optimum engineering/project solutions to meet or exceed company targets for implementation.

Who you’ll be working withInternally, you will collaborate with the wider Engineering team as well as other areas of Manufacturing, including Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Bottling, Vatting, Warehousing Quality, Health and Safety and New Product Development as well as other functions such as Finance.Externally, you will collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.Your blend of talentThis position could be right for you if you:

• Are an Engineering graduate or graduate calibre with relevant experience with industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Have proven leadership capability, to develop the project support function processes and personnel and have experience of developing engaged, high performing teams.
• Can demonstrate evidence of effective project management and resource planning skills with the ability to prioritise on multiple projects, work to tight time constraints and manage resources effectively.
• Have a proactive approach to safety and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business with ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Have a proactive approach to maintaining awareness of current trends and drive compliance with legislation in Engineering and the drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
• Hold a full, current UK driving licence.

Our mix of benefitsFor your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more!You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard WayWe have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.We’re committed to diversity and inclusionPeople are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.Responsible drinkingAs ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.Closing Date for Applications:31st May 2024Job Posting End Date: 2024-06-01Target Hire Date: 2024-08-05Target End Date:

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Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire

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Sun, 19 May 2024 03:55:23 GMT

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