Electrical Projects Manager
Kepak Group, Ireland
Job Description
Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies operating 12 manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, US and Asia. The group has a turnover of 1.5bn and employs over 4,500 people. Our company purpose Meat at our heart, innovation our driver and nutrition our future is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork.
Reporting to Engineering Project Manager IOI
About the Role
Manage the Red Meat Ireland Electrical Projects, carry out the development of a wide range of projects, monitoring progression against identified milestones within the overall project plan. Advising and directing Site Managers in relation to individual site projects with involvement in every stage and level from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities amp; Accountabilities
- Proactively manage and help lead the company’s Electrical Projects in line with company’s operational budget objectives, building regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
- Reporting to the Group Projects Manager (IRL) in line with divisional organisation chart.
- Lead and manage site staff and sub-contractors to drive synergy within the team and ensure efficient workflow in line with business needs.
- Develop and issue tender packages for electrical works on all approved CapEx projects across Kepak Group, particularly Red Meat Ireland sites.
- Monitor contract progress with targeted project outcomes, Quality Management Systems, contract specifications and stake holder expectations.
- Monitor financial performance of all projects.
- Report to the Senior Engineering Management Team on project progress, and system performance at agreed intervals.
- Support the development of contract programmes ensuring resources are always effectively engaged.
- Optimise the productivity of supply contractors when co-ordinating multiple site activities.
- Manage staff performance in line with business, team and individual targets, dealing consistently and efficiently with under-performance, conduct or disciplinary matters.
Demonstrate a lead by example approach to all aspects of Health amp; Safety, be fully compliant with Company Health amp; Safety: policies, procedures, systems and rules, report all hazards and incidents and ensure that you and your team work
Requirements
Qualifications amp; Experience
- Recognised 3rd level qualification in an Electrical related discipline such as Electrical Engineering is essential. (Level 8 preferred).
- Trade qualified Electrician background would be beneficial.
- Recognised membership of relevant professional body/bodies.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and similar industry.
- Previous significant stake holder interfacing experience is essential. Along with a proven ability to create and maintain positive relationships and a commercial focus.
- Excellent Working knowledge of various forms of Construction Electrical Projects.
Benefits
At Kepak we are looking for people who are as passionate about food as we are. If you would like to join a culture where our values of Ambition, Responsibility, Teamwork and Passion for Food are at the heart of all we do, and diversity and inclusion matters to you then you are what we are looking for.
Kepak is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Note: as with all positions, due to the nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Access to discounted health care
- Hybrid
- Employee Discount Platform
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Additional Service Leave
- Discounted Meat Purchases
- Career Development opportunities
- Education Support
- Study Leave #jobsie