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Job Title: Head of Operations

Salary: Up to £75K Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, Healthcare

Location: Warwickshire

A global manufacturer and distributor of heavy plant machinery, is now seeking a Head of Operations to join a well-established business and be part of the senior management team that takes it to the next level.

Reporting to the Site Director, you will head up Production, the Paint Shop, Quality, HSE, Transport and Manufacturing Engineering. These departments are fundamental to the ongoing growth of this business and whilst they're well established, they require someone with a Continuous Improvement mind-set to implement lean practices and process, to aid in their quest for operational excellence.

Some of your main responsibilities include;

• Improvement of Takt time variation with continuous drive for waste elimination
• Responsible for adhering to ISO9000 and where required, implement process improvements
• Responsibility for delivering quality, cost, volume, and delivery targets
• Develop annual budgets and monitor spend
• Responsibility and accountability for health and safety/housekeeping
• Cultivate and support a problem resolution environment
• Lead by example in demonstrating company values

The ideal candidate will be from a heavy engineering business, preferably with experience managing similar functions to the list above. Experienced at creating and implementing lean practices, you don't need to be six sigma qualified, although it would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join and influence a growing business within its industry, with heavy investment in R & D to drive excellence through quality products supporting continued growth towards being one of the key players within the UK and Europe

Please apply via the link to this advert addressing your application to Claire Roberts at our Redditch office.

Keywords relating to this position include; Operations, Production, Paint Shop, Quality, HSE, Transport, Manufacturing, Engineering, ISO9000, TAKT, Lean, Continuous Improvement, H&S, Environment

Ideal living locations include; Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Coventry, Redditch, Solihull, Birmingham, Rugby, Northampton, Lutterworth, Tamworth

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

A Technical Sales Engineer position has just become available! The business is one of the UK's leading, independent materials testing providers, offering all types of external testing solutions to customers from industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector.

Overview of the Technical Sales Engineer position:

• Strive towards achieving sales targets aligned with business strategy.
• Support the sale lifecycle including tendering and quoting for customer requirements.
• Make time/location-based decisions to meet challenges and maximize opportunities.
• Develop effective business relationships with the relevant decision-makers in prospect key accounts.
• Implement any sales plans/strategies to achieve KPIs.
• Provide support on any technical queries for customers.

Desirable skills/experience/attributes for the Technical Sales Engineer:

• Experience working within a Technical Sales Engineer position.
• Successful track record in generating new business and lead generation.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and an all-round professional manner.
• Good understanding of manufacturing environment/material testing sector.

Technical Sales Engineer Benefits:

• Bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Health care package.
• 28 days of annual leave.

Please apply to this advert now, if you're interested!

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer looking to work for a well established business with a family feel? Want more flexible working hours, plenty of overtime availability and an environment that encourages training and development? Then we want to hear from you!

The company are an established sub contract machine shop, that develop and manufacture of precision high quality parts for a wide range of industries, no job is too big or too small given their capabilities. As part of their continuing expansion they have an opportunity to work within their engineering facility in Loughborough. Working alongside a team of highly skilled CNC machinists, you'll be given full autonomy over delivering finished articles from a customer drawing or specification.

Benefits include Hourly rate of £14.50 - £15 p/h, overtime paid at Time & 1/2 for Weekday & Saturday, 30 days Holiday including bank holidays, and a solid company workplace pension

Role and responsibilities

• Responsible for Running of HAAS 3 & 4 axis machining centres
• Online programming from CAD drawings using FANUC language
• Jig and fixture creation for new parts introduced
• Setting up tools, jigs, fixtures, machine speeds and feeds
• Manage the programming of updates and new components introduced to the Milling section
• First off part inspection using measuring equipment, before issuing to QC for final pass off
• Producing low to medium volume precision parts, including bespoke / prototype parts when required
• Apply a continuous improvement approach

We would love to hear from you if you've had experience in the following -

- previously worked as a CNC Milling Programmer, CNC Miller, or Machining Centre Programmer
- Be able to write using FANUC or Haas controls
- Confident with high-frequency setups for 1 off component manufacture
- Understand and interpret 2D & 3D drawings
- Flexibility towards overtime when required

This is a genuine opportunity for a professional person who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem solving within a team environment. With an extremely low staff turnover, this business pride themselves on nurturing engineers from within, whilst building strong team work ethics so that each engineer supports the next one.

Working hours are Fri 39hrs per week Mon to Fri with flexibility on start and finishing times, giving the employee the choice of earlier start or later finish.

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

This leading manufacturer of injection moulded products that has been established for over 70 years is expanding and is therefore seeking a Production Manager to take responsibility for all-round management of the production facility, providing necessary production support to both Injection moulding and production.

As Production Manager, your duties will include -

• Responsibility for the day to day management and co-ordination of production and distribution operations.
• Maintain and implement standards according to 6s, Kaizen, TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance), SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) and other initiatives.
• Costing/budget management to maintain cost effective production, reporting regularly to management team to achieve KPIs and functional objectives.
• Plan and prioritise production output to satisfy Customers requirements and the needs of the business

To be successful in the role of Production Manager the ideal candidate will -

• Be experienced in production management within an Injection moulding environment.
• Have a technical background in injection moulding and plastic component assembly techniques
• Experience of managing and developing a production team
• A clear understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Candidates suitable for this role are likely to hold the job title of Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Mouldshop Manager, Operations Manager, or similar.

Based near Seaford, this role is commutable from Brighton, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Crawley.

On offer -

A salary of up to £50k. 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, up to 6% pension, medical health benefit, and Life assurance.

Hours are Mon to Fri - 08.00-17.00pm with one hour for lunch (40 hrs /week).

Apply now to be considered for this role!

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

The company are a global manufacturer of precision components and finished parts and sell to over 100 countries around the world to market sectors such as Defence, Health-care, Petrochemical amongst others. Listed on the FTSE 250 index they have a strong presence in the manufacturing sector and continuing to grow with over 9000 employees worldwide.

As a CNC Miller the duties will be;

• To program, set and operate numerous CNC machines using Fanuc controls
• Carry out milling duties on Siemens controls
• Carry out manual grinding
• Read engineering drawings to ensure components produced meet required specifications

I am keen to see CV's from candidates with the following;

• Able to program, set and operate machines using Fanuc control systems
• Able to carry out milling using Siemens and Fanuc controls
• Expertise in manual toolroom duties such as cylindrical or surface grinding. Drilling, Bench fitting, Turning etc
• Able to use measuring equipment effectively
• Understand technical engineering drawings
• Worked either as a CNC Programmer, CNC Machinist or CNC Technician

The company are based in Redditch so is easily commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Worcester, Alcester, Stratford upon Avon, Solihull

The role is on a double day shift (6-2, 2-10) Monday to Friday

Free parking, pension & holidays entitlement

Apply now to be considered for the role

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Vehicle Engineer

A global vehicle manufacturer is looking to recruit a Vehicle Engineer to strengthen their established team to be responsible for the maintenance, service & repair of heavy duty machinery & work shop tooling. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global leader which can offer fantastic training & development and future career prospects.

In the role of Vehicle Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Maintain, service and repair Machinery, Equipment & Ancillaries
• Undertake detailed risk assessments and method statements prior to carrying out works
• Complete pre-delivery inspections & modifications
• Overhaul & repair machinery and hydraulic / electric systems
• Carry out post repair test & inspection to ensure operation to expected performance levels
• Carry out diagnosis, dis assembly and rebuild of major components
• Diagnose the root cause of faults
• Identify parts required
• Complete required documentation

Skills/Experience required to be successful:

• Keen to speak with experienced Vehicle Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Workshop Engineer
• MUST HAVE previous experience of removal / overhaul of large components, for example, Engines or Heavy Plant / Machinery
• Knowledge of Automotive/Vehicle Electrics
• Experience of Workshop Tooling
• Experience of Welding

On offer -

Friendly environment, a salary in the region of £25K-£27K Overtime, Pension, Bonus, Free Parking

Day's role Monday to Friday

Apply now to be considered for this exceptional opportunity

Commutable from Bromsgrove, Redditch, Kidderminster, Solihull, Worcester

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

This leading manufacturing company is currently seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team, working day shifts, to maintain quality standard and production efficiencies

As Quality Inspector, your duties will include -

• 1st Off - In Process - Release - Last Off Inspection.
• Clear definition of shift status to Shift Supervisor regarding quality - quarantine activity.
• Input quality events to end shift report.
• Speedy disposition of non-conforming parts through Quarantine log.
• Maintaining job and SPC files.
• Goods Inwards Inspection as required.

To be successful in the role of Quality Inspector, the ideal Candidate will -

• Have worked in a quality related role in manufacturing, and will likely hold the job title of Quality Control Inspector, Quality Technician, Patrol Inspector, Quality Control Assistant.
• Have experience of using measuring equipment
• Completing quality reports
• Have dealt with non-conformances

On offer

A salary of c22k working a 40 hour week, with potential for overtime.

Apply now to be considered for this role!

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

The client was established in 1974, a family business with a low staff turnover. The company is a precision engineering company specialising in small batch, bespoke work. They are seeking, due to continued success, to grow the team further.

The duties for the role are;

• To perform a wide range of machining toolroom tasks such as manual milling, turning, grinding, drilling and working with bench tools
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Use measuring tools to establish quality and correct fit
• Clean and maintain equipment include sharpen tools

I would be keen to see CV's from;

• Someone who has worked as a toolroom machinist, toolmaker, toolroom technician,
• Experience of manual milling, turning, grinding, drilling etc
• Able to read technical drawings
• Able to use inspection equipment effectively

The role is a 38 hour week and hours are 8am to 4.45pm Mon - Thurs 8am to 1pm Fri

Pension, holiday entitlement

Apply now to be considered for the role...

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Material Handler/Overhead Crane Operator / Temp to perm / Wednesbury / £10.56 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler for a large steel processing company based over in Wednesbury.

You will be responsible for manoeuvring steel around the workplace, loading and unloading machinery. To be considered for this role you MUST have operated overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift trucks within the steel industry, or have other similar experience within the steel industry, such as running slitting lines, de-coilers, shearers, schumag lines, etc..

You will be responsible for and your duties will include;

• Operating overhead cranes
• Operating counterbalance forklift trucks
• Handling long steel product, i.e. bar
• Loading and unloading the machinery
• Any other duties as and when required

The starting rate of pay for this role will be £10.56 per hour. You will be working double day shifts rotating weekly, 6:00am - 2:00pm (1pm Friday) / 2:00pm - 10:00pm (1pm - 5:30pm Friday) Monday to Friday, totalling 39 hours per week. You receive a weekly shift allowance of an extra 2.4 hours.

If you think this Material Handling position is right for you, APPLY NOW! For more information contact Lucy Ward at ASC Connections on 01902 771 443 / lucy.ward@asc-connections.com

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Are you a Project, or even Programme Manager and have worked for a business that has invested in high-value capital equipment within a new facility? Do you want to work in a modern Engineering environment? Do you want to work for a business that has supplied precision-engineered parts across the globe for over 75 years? Then we want to hear from you!

Located near Birmingham, this company is offering a competitive hourly rate and a long duration contract, for the right Project Manager!

Project Manager (Plant Relocation) duties include-

• Define and track RAID (Risks/Assumptions/Issues/Dependencies).
• Design and create the approved transfer schedule and budget.
• Influence and create KPI's and trackers.
• Drive a project delivery team to reach set goals within the correct time frame and budget.

Desired skills and experience -

• High-value project management experience within manufacturing businesses.
• High-value procurement experience of plant machinery.
• Physical process change experience (NPI, Machine moves, Factory transfer).
• Knowledge of tooling, CNC machinery and general fabrication.
• Relevant Engineering education and training.

Benefits include -

• Competitive hourly rate and extensive duration.
• Friendly working environment and flexible hours.
• Working for a leading and ever-growing manufacturing business.

If interested in this position, please apply through this advert immediately!

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.