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COMPANY BACKGROUND: I am working on behalf of a highly successful and award-winning manufacturer, with over 40 years' experience, servicing customers worldwide! Dedicated to innovation, the business focusses on the creation and supply of only the highest quality products, ensuring they remain as a trusted partner to their customers across the globe. They are now actively recruiting for a new Management Accountant role due to growth. It is an exciting to time to be joining the team, as the business continue their growth and aim to double their turnover within the next few years. Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, Excellent Benefits & Flexible Working Hours! The Role - Management Accountant Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and performance reports for the growing number of subsidiary companies. Ownership of Bills of Materials and Routings to ensure accurate product costings and margin reporting. Supply chain reporting and supplier analysis including tracking cost savings. Stock analysis and monitoring of obsolete, negative, and slow-moving stock. Assisting the Finance team to develop and maintain KPI data. Project costing for subsidiary companies. Project monitoring of New Product Development. Assisting tax advisors with R&D claims. Assisting with the production of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Contributing to process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function. Requirements Experienced gained within a similar role / function. Part Qualified CIMA (and working towards). Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills. Experience of ERP systems, preferably MS Business Central, and the ability to extract and manipulate data into meaningful management information. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Willing to undertake international travel. Send your CV for consideration or contact Luke Hodgson for more information!
Product Compliance Manager role based in Haslingden, Lancashire. Senior Management role working for an electronic manufacturing company Client Details Our client is a market leading manufacturing company based in Haslingden Description We are seeking a Product Compliance Manager to oversee and streamline the process of achieving and maintaining product compliance and certifications across a range of geographies, industries, and product types (covering both physical product and software / cloud services). Reporting to the Technical Director, this is a key position to ensure that our client can get products to market quickly and efficiently within a highly regulated environment. As the Product Compliance Manager your role will encompass: Facilitate ongoing product audits of the sites, as well as routine product inspections, from various approvals bodies. Ensure expiring certificates are renewed ahead of time to avoid compliance gaps. Stay involved in industry groups and standards committees relevant to the business, in order to give advance notice of any changes to compliance requirements, and to represent our interests in those groups. Create project plans for obtaining certifications on new products and services, ensuring the test, audit, and certification requirements are communicated to all stakeholders, along with expected timelines and costs, and any prerequisites for compliance. Work with the wider R&D / Engineering team to create test samples suitable for testing by approvals bodies. Educate the R&D / Engineering team on updates to standards and new test requirements. Support the Quality and H&S teams with their ongoing efforts to improve quality and safety within the business. Work with the Quality / Test teams to ensure the right products are tested in the right way during internal product auditing. Continuously strive for ways to improve the operation of the Compliance department, be that through increased use of technology (where appropriate), better ways to communicate, alternative suppliers or approvals bodies, or any other areas that can be improved, and work with the Quality and Production teams to improve operational processes such as labelling etc Profile YOU WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT COMPLIANCE OR DEVELOPEMNT MANAGER WITHIN THE ELECTONICS SECTOR WITH THE FOLLOWING EXPERTISE. Technical Expertise: A degree OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE in a relevant engineering field, as well as detailed knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. CE and UKCA marking, etc.) and testing (e.g. EMC and RF testing, environmental testing, safety testing, etc.), an understanding of the process of certification (e.g. test, paperwork, audits, etc.), and a thorough understanding of the obligations of the manufacturer (and other economic operators in the supply chain) in all scenarios. Communication: The ability to translate very technical regulations and standards into concise and pertinent points that can be disseminated to a wide team, as well as being able to professionally communicate with external stakeholders (both suppliers and customers). Leadership: The capability to lead teams of people and to delegate responsibilities in a reasoned manner to ensure projects are completed efficiently and promptly, while balancing workloads and matching tasks to skills. Resilience and Decisiveness: As an important gatekeeper in new product introductions or product change processes, the ability to work well under pressure and to make challenging business decisions based on robust evidence is essential. The following additional skills would be beneficial: Industry Experience: A proven track experience in the fire and/or security sector, or in a similarly regulated industry where similarities can be demonstrated, and skills and knowledge would be easily transferable. Experience with industry-specific certifications such as INCERT or VdS would be beneficial. Digital Skills: Confidence in using the full Microsoft Office package, good knowledge of VBA and SQL scripting, experience using PowerBI, and experience in using DesignDataManager would all be useful. Job Offer £60,000 plus benefits
Operations Manager role based in Lancaster. Senior management role working for a growing manufacturing company. Client Details Our client is a leading and growing manufacturing company in the industrial manufacturing sector. Description Reporting into the Managing Director, you will lead the production operations and production scheduling processes for existing and new product lines, overseeing the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, HSE and quality standards are consistently met. You will recommend improvements to production processes, methods, and support implementation of new production technology. You will focus on operational priorities, analyse performance, motivate people to deliver and drive operational excellence, delivering customer requirements, on-time, in-full. Part of the site senior management team. Lead the development and execution of the site production plan, in line with overall manufacturing strategy, anticipating and mitigating risks and leveraging opportunities, whilst meeting SQDCP objectives. Develop and manage production schedule and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed quality, cost, and delivery schedule. Ensure the production schedule is successfully executed via the production teams, developing and agreeing appropriate manpower budgets and schedules, key activities, and ensuring integration with other organisation processes. Drive operational excellence in the delivery of the production process, ensuring best in class standards are achieved and upheld against improvement / stretch targets Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement manufacturing / production strategy and business plans Manage a team of production managers and production planners ensuring plan achievement and the delivery of production KPIs Develop and deliver change management plans to drive production continuous improvement in process, systems, and working practices that drive efficiency, quality and safety outcomes aligned to the overall mission, values, and strategy Communicate the production strategy and business plan and its relationship to the company mission, vision and values. Engage and continually manage stakeholders addressing their needs, issues and concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions Report on Manufacturing activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators Define the team structure and skill set required for success; continuously develop the team in building robust and flexible team capability Identify the capacity and capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging production needs Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process Profile Ideally you will be from solid industrial manufacturing background, or have experience at this level working in a heavy industrial, metals based or engineering sector. Proven production leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development in the achievement of specific outcomes & results Demonstrable experience of leading a bespoke manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies, policies, processes and systems Leading in a lean manufacturing environment including demonstrable experience of lean manufacturing governance, tools & techniques implementation. Demonstrable experience of continuous improvement tools & techniques; ideally green belt qualified or equivalent experience Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against programme deadlines Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures Demonstrable experience working within the requirements of AS9100 or comparable ISO / TS / IATF certification framework. Job Offer £50,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits
We are currently working with a leading food production company committed to delivering high-quality and innovative food products to meet the diverse needs of their consumers. With a focus on excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project and Maintenance Manager to join their team. As the Project and Maintenance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our production facilities. You will be responsible for overseeing both project management initiatives and maintenance operations, ensuring that our facilities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: o Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of various CAPEX projects related to facility expansion, process improvement, and technology upgrades. o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables. o Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. o Identify and mitigate risks, anticipating and resolving project-related issues to ensure successful project outcomes. o Maintain clear communication with stakeholders to provide regular updates on project progress. Maintenance Operations: o Oversee the day-to-day maintenance activities of the production facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance. o Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of equipment and reduce the risk of failures. o Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute maintenance tasks, repairs, and equipment upgrades. o Monitor and analyze equipment performance data, identifying trends and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance and Safety: o Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards, implementing and enforcing safety protocols. o Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards. o Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to develop and deliver training programs for employees on safety and best practices. Budget Management: o Develop and manage budgets for both CAPEX projects and maintenance activities, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. o Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in maintenance operations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Proven experience in project management and maintenance roles within the food production industry. Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will Receive: Competitive Salary 5% Pension contribution Additional benefits to be confirmed. Please click apply to register your interest.