Job Ref: 215744414

Date: 2022-02-04 19:04:25

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Our Manufacturing Teams are responsible for taking the concepts created by our Research & Development and Marketing departments and transforming these into finished products, consistently and to industry-leading quality standards which ensures that the customer gets the very best experience of our products.

In this dynamic role, you will be tasked with investigating, developing, and implementing solutions to issues throughout the operational departments; as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will also be responsible for leading projects that contribute towards improving manufacturing efficiencies safely by utilising lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

We have grown an amazing, diverse team of more than 120 people between the head office and our Manufacturing & Logistics site, all passionate about our mission to deliver beautiful skin for life.

We'll be almost doubling in size this year and will soon be upscaling to a brand new innovation centre with one of the most technological skincare suited labs, large and impressive manufacturing rooms and a top efficient logistics site.

Life as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Our Manufacturing Engineering Manager will take the departmental lead at a strategically important site located in Aylesbury (from June 2022).

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will operate as part of a brand new Engineering function and will lead a team of three people, ensuring that plant equipment and maintenance systems are maintained, developed and improved within a lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement environment and culture.

The focus is safety first and as Engineering Manager you will champion and proactively promote this safe working ethos amongst your team and contractors.

You will also lead the preventative maintenance of a manufacturing and logistics site. Managing assets such as Blending vessels and mixers, filling lines and material handling equipment, you will ensure maximum uptime and liaise with logistics and manufacturing managers to support their output targets.

You will work in a collaborative, high-growth, fast paced environment with constant new challenges, where you can demonstrate your abilities and thrive both professionally and personally.

Why you cannot miss this opportunity

Medik8 is a global leader in the skincare industry. We’re rapidly expanding and now have a presence in over 17 countries. Having recently secured a substantial investment, we aim to drive multi-channel growth and further dominate international markets.

The Medik8 team are passionate and highly connected to what they do and have that "can do" attitude to their role. This is a role where you have to be highly interested in what the company does and want to follow our ethics and see the company grow and flourish.

A truly exciting opportunity to grow in the company and play a key role for our expansion.

In more detail your role will include:

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Implement a structured and robust preventative maintenance plan.

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Management of the maintenance team to cover a busy factory and distribution centre ensuring minimal downtime.

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Working with Manufacturing and Logistics Managers to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, you will implement CAPEX projects to support the growth of the business.

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IQ OQ PQ equipment validations.

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Developing the team to adopt a continuous improvement approach to problem solving.

We would really like to hear from you, if you..

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Have experience of working in a similar manufacturing environment operating under GMP (food, medicines or cosmetics)

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Have implemented CAPEX projects and delivered high returns on investment

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Have managed maintenance teams

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Have a lean manufacturing background

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Are structured in your presentation of data and be able to track and report on KPI’s

What the team says..

"A great working environment with driven teams all trying to achieve the same objectives. Superb culture as we participate in 4 synergy events per year including payday events. Senior management are extremely hands-on and we have open communication across departments."

Culture & Benefits

We are proud of our dynamic culture – we are built on innovation, ambition and amazing ideas. Driven by continuous improvement, we constantly adapt to smarter ways of working. We have an unwavering passion for our brand and our customers – our ultimate goal being to deliver skincare products you love, trust and believe in.

We have an exciting and friendly environment and believe that our people are our strength. Our teams are thrilled by the challenges, satisfaction and rewards that come with getting things done to a very high standard at all times and in all areas of the business. If that sounds like you then come and join our journey!

Health & Wellbeing:

Wellbeing contribution – up to £750 a year in wellbeing activities

Wellbeing Room – The office has a private room where you can meditate, pray, or just take a few minutes for yourself

Mental Health Support – we have mental health first aiders in the business

Private Medical Insurance cover from 25% to 100% including family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vision Vouchers

Benefits

Up to 30 days AL excluding bank holidays

Birthday lay-in

Up to 75% products discount

Up to £250 product voucher

Company quarterly bonus scheme

Work anniversary bonus up to £4,000

Chromebook + a supersize screen

Referral bonus

Togetherness

Monthly Payday events

Regular team building away days

Tight-knit company feel

Company-wide communications platform

Quarterly all-hands meeting held by our CEO

Always celebrating everyone's successes

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram

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