Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Key Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot production equipment issues e.g. mechanical, electrical, automation or instrumentation within the facility, identify a solution and implement an appropriate repair.
• Work with peers ensuring all facility maintenance and repair work is clearly prioritised and completed safely, effectively, in a timely manner and in compliance with the appropriate industry standards.
• React promptly to day-to-day breakdown issues, repair of faults identified through inspection or as reported on our HACCP Live system.
• Provide hands on support to maintain and improve the reliability of company machinery and equipment.
• Involved in project planning and implementation in support of continuous improvement / equipment installation activities.
• Participate in the implementation and performance of the 6S program for the maintenance team.
• Ensuring PM schedules are kept up to date on HACCP Live, based on actual activities carried out.
• Ensure any audit findings relating to equipment or facilities are addressed and closed off in a timely manner.
• Implement CIP programs to demonstrate ongoing performance improvements in the maintenance function.
• Assist in Quality Assurance, Environmental or H&S accident investigations, identifying the root cause, implementing and verifying corrective actions as required.
• Take an active part in identifying issues, associated risks and closing off actions as required.
• Performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Trade qualified in a mechanical / electrical discipline.
• Experience working on motors, gearboxes, drives and conveyors
• Experience welding stainless steel, mild steel and copper would be beneficial
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Food, Pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Ability to work to a flexible schedule to accommodate and prioritise the needs of the business.
• Excellent time management and an ability to work independently.
• Work well with other functions developing positive relationships to ensure the delivery of results.

Founded in 1962, Silver Hill Duck is a fully integrated premium Duck Producer. All aspects of our duck production are owned and controlled by Silver Hill Duck, from breeding, egg production, hatching and selection, to processing, cooking, and packaging. Our distinctive hybrid duck is the secret to our success and is a breed that is exclusive to Silver Hill Duck. It has been continually developed over the years, to produce a duck that is full of flavour, succulent, tender and consistent in its quality. In March 2019 Fane Valley Group acquired Silver Hill Duck. Fane Valley is a progressive agri-food business, based in Northern Ireland and has been Silver Hill’s feed nutrition partner for over 20 years. The announcement secured ongoing investment in the development of the existing production site at Emyvale to keep pace with rapidly growing global demand for the famous Silver Hill Duck.

Environmental Manager                                 

The Company

Founded in 1962, Silver Hill Duck is a fully integrated Peking Duck producing company. All aspects of duck production are owned and controlled by us, from breeding, egg production, hatching and selection, to processing, cooking, and packaging. Our distinctive hybrid duck is the secret to our success and is a breed that is exclusive only to Silver Hill. We export to over 30 countries worldwide and are colloquially known as “The Best Duck in the World”.

The Role

We are seeking an Environmental Manager to join our business to lead the environment team at our processing plant in Emyvale and ancillary farm sites at various locations. The role has responsibility for coordinating and implementing companywide environmental strategy. We will soon be commencing construction of a new facility so the Environmental Manager will have key input and responsibilities with the migration to this exciting new facility.

In the role, you will report directly to the Head of Operations but will have a very strong link with various other functions/departments to co-ordinate a smooth operation of the WTTP at the site.

Key responsibilities

• Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence & IPPC licence – maintain and implement all aspects of the Company’s EPA and NIEA Licenses:
• Upkeep and constant revision of the Environmental Management System with a view towards continual improvement in environmental management in the organisation.
• Monitoring of all emissions and emission points in accordance with the requirements of said license.
• Generation of reports in response to the legislative requirements inherent in the license
• Implementing policies for the handling of all wastes generated by the organisation incorporating ultimate disposal, recycling and reuse of the different waste products generated in the organisation.
• Energy Management – reviewing energy supply contracts and negotiating new contracts for all Silver Hill sites.
• WWTP Management – operational supervision of the running of the Company’s waste water treatment plant. Directing the plant operators on the ideal running conditions to achieve compliance with the licensing conditions.
• Management of the Company’s obligation to recycle its packaging waste via collation of all sales data and incoming packaging data and subsequent submission of this data to REPAK on a bi-annual basis.
• Management of the operational status of all Waste Contractors utilised by the Company and overseeing the legal removal of all waste materials from the site.
• Overseeing the operation of sludge treatment and removal from Silver Hill site in Emyvale, including annual review of waste contractor and procedures.
• Assessment of and research into emerging environmental and renewable energy technologies with a view to ascertaining their suitability to Silver Hill Foods.
• Managing an environmental budget which is reported on monthly.
• Maintain our membership of Origin Green by striving to improve our carbon footprint, implementing energy initiatives and annual reporting on same.
• Project Managing the installation of any new environmental equipment.
• Leading by example in everything you do, ensuring the company’s values are upheld in all areas of work.

Key Attributes

To be successful in this role you will need to ideally have at least 3 years similar experience in environmental management. You must hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Environmental Science or equivalent.

Other skills that will be needed for the role are strong competence in dealing with multiple stakeholders and the ability to compile, prepare and present reports and presentations and to draft correspondence adeptly. Naturally the role involves leadership skills, project management skills and communication skills that will all be expected to be at a proficient level.

 Remuneration

The successful candidate will be remunerated with a competitive market based salary, bonus and pension.

In return for all the hard work, commitment for the right candidate along with a competitive reward package, we offer a great place to work, with an opportunity to progress your career in an innovative, fast growing, and well-respected business.

Head of Operations                                

The Company

Founded in 1962, Silver Hill Duck is a fully integrated Peking Duck producing company. All aspects of duck production are owned and controlled by us, from breeding, egg production, hatching and selection, to processing, cooking, and packaging. Our distinctive hybrid duck is the secret to our success and is a breed that is exclusive only to Silver Hill. We export to over 30 countries worldwide and are colloquially known as “The Best Duck in the World”.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Operations to join our business to lead the teams at our processing plant in Emyvale, to identify opportunities from a process point of view and to lead the delivery of improvement projects across the entire production facility. We will soon be commencing construction on a new facility so the Head of Operations will be integral to managing the migration to this exciting new facility.

In the role, you will report directly to the Managing Director but will have a very strong link with various other functions to co-ordinate Continuous Improvement activity across the site and be responsible for embedding this methodology on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all processing activities to ensure the plant operates effectively whilst achieving company financial goals.
• Leading and supporting the development of continuous improvement on the site to advance standards, processes and training development in the plant.
• Project Managing the implementation of Lean programmes throughout the plant with specific focus on production and planning.
• Coordinate all aspects of the plant supply chain from raw material sourcing, processing through to dispatch.
• Establish site goals and strategies and lead business to ensure operational efficiency, review performance indicators and direct action accordingly.
• Oversee the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet all specifications.
• Working with Farm, Sales and Technical on optimization of raw material specification requirements needed to fulfil sales forecasts and collaborate with relevant areas to ensure affective forward planning.
• Planning of manufacturing processes and methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiency.
• Assure and support food safety and product quality initiatives for the ongoing production of safe high quality products.
• Guide Managers in the development of labour usage strategies to better utilize resources reacting to change in production demands and deadlines.
• Provide leadership to preventative maintenance teams and ensure plant environment and equipment are fit for purpose.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships across the business to ensure appropriate alignment with business process projects.
• Utilising information generated currently or developed by the successful candidate to recommend, design, and propose improvement initiatives which are aligned to business goals (with a particular focus on waste reduction, cost reduction, productivity, value creation and yield improvement).
• Tracking progress of implementation and reporting monthly on the site performance KPIs, ensuring the site is on track and delivering expected results.
• Responsibility for the management of process/product waste and achievement of waste KPIs
• Creating, planning, and managing projects in a timely and robust manner with concise detail reporting that can be supported with factual data ensuring collaboration with all key stake holders.
• Coaching and mentoring our yellow belt and green belt candidates across the site to embrace or move to driving a lean / six sigma business.
• 5S auditing on a monthly basis and facilitating the meetings and sharing the results with the teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Leading by example in everything you do, ensuring the company’s values are upheld in all areas of work

Key Attributes

To be successful in this role you will need experience of working in a food manufacturing production environment, be educated to degree level education or equivalent and have proven problem solving experience and knowledge, preferably support by certified process improvement methodology such as Six Sigma.

Other essential attributes include project management, stakeholder management and excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt your communication style depending on the audience. Strong analytical skills would also be beneficial. Pragmatic in approach, you should be confident and experienced with working collaboratively to achieve business goals. You will also need to be comfortable in challenging the “status quo” in a constructive manner and use this to influence other functions in a positive manner.

We are looking for a “can do” attitude – we are passionate in our belief that we are all part of the same team, so you will have a track record of working constructively with other functions of the business (NPD, Planning, Operations, Technical, HR etc), enabling the delivery of their commitments as well as your own priorities.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be remunerated with a competitive market based salary, bonus and pension.

In return for all the hard work, commitment for the right candidate along with a competitive reward package, we offer a great place to work, with an opportunity to progress your career in an innovative, fast growing, and well-respected business.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer with 3+ years’ experience working in the Food or related industry.

Hands-on role demonstrating excellent mechanical and electrical knowledge.

Competent working on motors, gearboxes, drives and conveyors.

Main aspect of the role is to respond promptly to issues with our production or facility equipment identify a solution and implement an appropriate repair.

Ensure planned facility / equipment maintenance is clearly prioritised and completed safely, effectively, in a timely manner and in compliance with the appropriate industry standards.

Silver Hill are in the process of a major expansion program so this will be an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute significantly to our future strategy.

Closing date for applications Friday 28th February 2023.