Ensure all operational requirements are available to meet the overall manufacturing process making sure that everything is produced in the safest, most efficient and economical way possible. Other activities to include managing junior personnel, quality control and overall monitoring of the production process.

In order to improve the efficiency of production, you’ll be responsible for collaborating with others in devising automation systems and improving processes to make sure that these solutions are implemented effectively

• Investigate and understand root causes for issues in business operations.
• Develop corrective actions to solve the operations issues.
• Provide consulting services to solve operations engineering problems.
• Ensure operations related activities are performed in compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Initiate and manage continuous process improvements to improve operational effectiveness.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance on operations validation, development and implementation.
• Provide engineering support to operations team in achieving business goals.
• Support the start-up and integration of new operations projects.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of operational standards and procedures.
• Administers health and safety program and H&S committee meetings
• Manages all facility maintenance functions and internal maintenance team.
• Manages shop floor inspectors and work flow.
• Performs other duties as required.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Education/Training:

• University Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or a degree in another engineering discipline with equivalent manufacturing experience.

Experience:

• 3-7 years engineering and supervisory experience preferred.

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.