Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world’s most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.
Job Description
Key Purpose:
The purpose of this role is the delivery of automation projects within the Plant of the Future program for the UK&I, Benelux, DACH and CEE regions.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure all projects and associated processes within the scope of responsibility are carried out to the highest standards of Zero Harm and in compliance with all local and regional safety and environmental procedures and legislation
Ensure CHEP Process Engineering standards and procedures are applied in each project.
Lead project teams, develop project plans and assign tasks as required to complete projects
Review and approve all specifications and request for quotations required for the projects
Along with Operations team and Cost Optimisation manager ensure accurate business case is built and meets required financial KPI’s for approval.
Ensure all Capex approval documentation is compiled and reviewed correctly and manage timely submission and approval process.
With the support of Change Management lead ensure the change management process takes place at project sites prior to installation.
Review and approve any changes effecting cost or scope within approval limits. Manage and track all cost associated with the projects and lead any resubmission for additional funding if required
Support third party subcontractor-invested projects, ensuring standard layouts and processes are specified and that Sub Contractor is supported in the installation and qualification of equipment
Lead and manage Factory Acceptance Testing at the suppliers and ensure all criteria are met prior to shipment to site.
Manage installation of equipment on site ensuring all local regulations and Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to.
Ensure all required metrics and measures are in place and tested to enable monitoring of Verification period
Ensure all training and technology transfer process are completed to allow site to safely and effectively run equipment.
Work with wider Plant of the Future Team and Process Engineering teams to improve designs and innovation required for continues improvement of the automation program.
Experience and Skills:
Experience of engineering management (development, implementation and management of projects)
Expertise in Project management for industrial projects implementation in plants
Industrial Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (preferable materials handling or FMCG manufacturing)
Supervisory and Management Skills
Knowledge of the Budgeting (control) and CAPEX process
Knowledge of OEE and reliability systems and Continuous improvement tools
CQV Process
AutoCAD for layout and machinery design
PLC programming knowledge
As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.
Preferred Education
Bachelors – Industrial Engineering
Preferred Level of Work Experience
3 – 5 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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