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Salute to Engineering's Quiet Heroes: Production Planners! 🕵️♂️🛠️ Cheers to our unsung heroes, Production Planners! Ever seen an engineering project glide as smoothly as a well-oiled machine? That's their handiwork - they're the maestros behind the seamless flow of work, deftly orchestrating resources and timeliness to deliver projects without a hitch. Armed with their trusty spreadsheets, they navigate the complexities of production like pros, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. Their meticulous planning and quick thinking keep crises at bay and our engineering dreams on track. Let's give a shoutout to Production Planners - the masterminds who make engineering look easy. Share your tales of how they saved your project from disaster. Here's to the planners, our project-saving rock stars! #EngineeringHeroes #ProductionPlanners #BehindTheScenesMasters

After a true reflection of the maintenance engineering market in Coventry? I've got just the thing. A report with all the information you need – going into details on how shift pattern and skillset bias influence maintenance engineer pay.  Click the link to gain access👇 https://lnkd.in/e9PUvczr #HiringInsights #MaintenanceEngineering #Salary  

👉 Understanding the top 3 reasons why maintenance engineers move on 👈 1️⃣ Limited career growth opportunities: Maintenance engineers, similar to many fields, may seek further career advancements. If they start to feel stagnant in their current role, with little to no opportunity to develop their skills or career, they might start to seek these opportunities elsewhere. 2️⃣ Poor work life balance: Being apart of a maintenance department can demand flexible schedules, especially in 24/7 operations where long hours, weekend work and on call rotas are required. If these things are expected without adequate rest or compensation, engineers will start to feel burnt out and undervalued. 3️⃣ Inadequate compensation & benefits: Maintenance engineers play a crucial role in keeping machinery and infrastructure in operation. Often, particularly in heavy industry, under challenging conditions. If they feel like their level of responsibility and skillset doesn't reflect their package, they may be tempted to explore opportunities. 💭 Food for thought...By addressing these factors frequently, organisations can understand why talented individuals leave their current role. Investing in career development opportunities, promoting work-life balance initiatives, and ensuring competitive compensation and benefits are essential steps in retaining valuable maintenance engineering talent. #maintenanceengineering #employeeretention

Incoming: New salary reports for Maintenance Engineers!  Towards the end of last year, we found the average Maintenance Engineer salary in West Midlands to be £40,692.   This is a slight increase compared to what we found at the start of 2023... but will it have increased again in our latest report?  Keep your eyes peeled 👀   And in the meantime, remind yourself of the previous findings 👇  https://lnkd.in/et2dF5J8   #Salary Insights #HiringInsights #MaintenanceEngineers

Are you struggling with unexpected machinery downtime? 🛠️ Temporary engineers might just be your manufacturing lifeline. Contract engineers bring fresh expertise and an immediate solution to the table. They're a quick fix to keep your production lines going! Here's why: ➡️Flexibility: Temporary engineers can be brought on board swiftly to address specific issues without the commitment of a full-time hire. This means you can adapt to workload fluctuations with ease. ➡️Expertise on demand: Contract engineers often have specialised skills honed across various industries, making them adept at troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-pressure scenarios. ➡️Cost-effective: With contract engineers, you pay for the service without the overheads associated with permanent staff. This means no long-term salaries, benefits, or training costs. We ensure that our engineers are not just skilled, but also a perfect fit for your needs. We understand that downtime is costly, so we're all about rapid response and efficient resolution. 🚀 Reach out and let us help you keep the gears of your industry turning! 📞01924 294804 #EngineeringSolutions #ManufacturingEfficiency #TemporaryTalent

🔄 As Production Engineers, one of our key responsibilities is the optimal scheduling of manpower across various shifts. Effective shift scheduling is crucial as it directly impacts productivity and employee well-being. 👨🔬 𝗖̲𝗼̲𝗺̲𝗺̲𝗼̲𝗻̲ ̲𝗣̲𝗶̲𝘁̲𝗳̲𝗮̲𝗹̲𝗹̲𝘀̲:̲ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴: Misjudging the required manpower can lead to increased costs or unmet production targets. 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁: Poorly planned shifts can result in insufficient rest for employees, leading to fatigue and decreased productivity. 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Rigid scheduling can reduce employee satisfaction and increase turnover rates. 𝗦̲𝗼̲𝗹̲𝘂̲𝘁̲𝗶̲𝗼̲𝗻̲𝘀̲:̲ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Use historical data to predict staffing needs more accurately. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁: Incorporate feedback to create schedules that respect work-life balance while meeting production demands. 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Offer flexible scheduling options and rotate shifts fairly to maintain high morale and productivity. #ProductionEngineering #Manufacturing #OperationalExcellence #LeanManufacturing

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Maintenance sector in Chicago. What's happening? The sector is pivotal to the city's economy, providing 80,000 jobs across 2,600 firms, with a focus on plastics and metals. Most attractive skillset for Maintenance Managers in Chicago currently: - CNC maintenance, repair, diagnostics, programming. - PLC programming, troubleshooting. - Hydraulics/pneumatics. - Predictive maintenance, such as vibration monitoring and thermography. - Lockout/Tagout Procedures. - Effective communication and collaboration. Another important factor - is longevity. I understand people have reasons to change jobs, but sometimes candidates need to think twice about the available opportunities. - Will you be able to progress in your career there? - Will you receive training to obtain certifications and increase your skill level? - Will they pay for your training? What type of 401k? - Can you pay less for healthcare? - What if you have an emergency? How will the company react? Or are you accepting your next role out of desperation for just $1-2 more per hour? Are you in Maintenance and discovering your options? Are you a Maintenance Manager looking for people? My diary is open next week; let's schedule some time to connect. ✅ dominik.jegor@acepartners.co.uk ✅ 210 864 1394

Optimizing Maintenance Strategies for Cost-Effective Engineering Excellence 🔧 As the year-end approaches, a comprehensive budget versus actual expenditure analysis is crucial. 🛠️ Unspent funds in maintenance don't necessarily equate to savings, especially in engineering. The finance manager will definitely be happy to have this savings. 💰 True savings in maintenance stem from executing activities at reduced costs. 🚧 Deferring recommended maintenance doesn't save costs, risking adverse consequences for equipment lifespan. 📋 The most effective way to save in maintenance is a robust plan aligned with OEM recommendations, ensuring 100% compliance while strategically managing costs. 🤝 Collaboration with procurement for cost-effective material acquisition and strategic planning minimizes unnecessary labor hours. 👥 The production and engineering managers should closely collaborate to plan equipment removal strategically.This will prevent unnecessary overtime. 🔍 Thorough investigation, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), for each major breakdown prevents unwarranted part replacements. ⚙️ Procuring major spare parts with a guarantee or warranty period enhances reliability and cost-effectiveness. 🔧 In conclusion, suspended scheduled maintenance isn't a cost-saving measure in engineering, leading to negative consequences like reduced equipment life and increased breakdown risks. Adhering to a well-designed maintenance plan and collaborating for strategic material acquisition are crucial for genuine savings. #Engineering #MaintenanceStrategies #CostSavings 🌐

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