Description
My client, based in Athlone, Ireland, has an urgent requirement for a Senior Project Engineer/Manager for an 18 month contract initially
The Senior Project Lead Engineer will be responsible and accountable for the following:
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Leading teams in the successful execution of project programs identified as part of the site Project Hopper. These projects will be in several categories, including the following:, Material Changes/Re-qualification, New Process/Equipment Introduction, Process Innovation and Automation, Product Transfers/Feature Enhancement, Process Optimisation, Continuous Improvement ( OPEX )/Cost Reduction, Facilities, Maintenance and Energy, Compliance;
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Leadership role in the development of Department strategic plans, aligned to overall site objectives;
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Supporting the management and execution of Capital and Automation procurement, Opex, Material Obsolescence and Compliance programmes;
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Championing the development & implementation of Project Management standard practices on site.
Essential criteria for the position are:
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Strong Project Management competency (PMBOK)
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Technical knowledge of Automated Systems (Pneumatic, Electro-pneumatic, Robotic)
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Strong competency in manufacturing processing and systems
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Proven experience in successfully leading a cross-functional teams
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Sound technical engineering approach to project management and problem solving
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Analytical, data and systems driven
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Competency in the use of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Techniques
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Experience with MS Office, MS Project & Minitab
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Committed and diligent, with a relentless drive for results
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Approachable, flexible and team oriented
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Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done
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Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and plant performance.
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Effective communicator for all levels of the organisation and for interaction with customers.
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Strong leadership and people development skills
Please quote Ref PCC0011