Manufacturing & Production

Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.

Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.

  • Continuous Improvements
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • JIT
  • CNC
  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on  0121 321 4311

 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Supplier Quality Engineer Salary and Benefits:

  • £32,000 - £35,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Excellent opportunities to progress
  • 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs.  

Supplier Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

Please note that the experience mentioned below is an ‘ideal’, the right candidate would not need to have knowledge of everything.

  • Experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment would be a significant advantage.
  • HNC/HND or Degree Qualified Mechanical Engineer would be advantageous.
  • Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement.  Lead auditor would be an advantage.
  • Membership of Charted Quality Institute would be advantageous.
  • Any experience of either: Lean Six Sigma, 8D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-Why, Fishbone.
  • Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.  Salesforce experience would be advantageous.
  • Metrology, CMM, experience would be nice but is not essential.

Supplier Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

The below will vary, as your training progresses. 

  • Assist the Quality Team in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raise during the audit.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings projects.
  • Interact with other departments including suppliers and customers regarding quality matters.
  • Be a point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues.
  • Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being carried out in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required.
 

Company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Lead, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas.

The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.

Role Overview

The EHS Lead will be familiar with all applicable Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) legislation and to plan, implement, monitor and optimise management systems to ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations.  This applies to all company operations for EMEA and customer sites where applicable.

Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm, 3:00pm Finish on Friday’s (with flexibility)
  • 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
  • Life Assurance
  • 6% company pension
  • Company and Private Healthcare Scheme
  • Sick pay

Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough

EHS Lead Candidate Requirements

  • Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, such as NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, is essential.
  • Previous experience in a similar role within manufacturing / engineering is essential.
  • Understanding of ISO 14001, along with an understanding of the application of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the company’s business.
  • Ability to effectively influence those at a senior level.
  • Professional approach to dealing with issues and employees.
  • Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
  • Approximately 10-15% travel activity mainly based in the UK.

EHS Lead Key Responsibilities 

  • Create, review and manage EH&S policies, procedures, risk assessments and monitoring systems and manage associated actions.
  • Audit compliance with company EH&S policies, SSoWs, legislation and guidance and report areas of non-compliance.
  • Monitor health and safety risks and hazards in the workplace and inform Supervision immediately of any situations that require immediate rectification or stopping of operation.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, insurers, HSE, EA, LA) on EH&S matters.
  • Carry out workplace monitoring (e.g. noise, dust, vibration) as necessary and maintain records.
  • Investigate all serious accidents, collect performance data and report quarterly to the various H&S committee meetings.
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislation and guidance and implement changes where relevant (e.g. to policies or procedures).
  • Provide advice on the environment, health and safety to employees at all levels of the business.
  • Work with and train employees to manage, monitor and improve the environmental, health and safety standards in the workplace - advise employees on how to minimise or ultimately avoid risks and hazards in the workplace.

*The role responsibilities list is by no means exhaustive; a full role description will be shared.

 

A highly reputable busy, fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing organisation, have a requirement for a QUALITY ENGINEER where you could be joining a well-established and friendly team.

As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing process control programs, to ensure finished goods meet customer requirements.

Commutable from Lichfield, Birmingham, Barton Under Needwood, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Atherstone, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Sutton Coldfield, Burton upon Trent and Stone

BENEFITS OF A QUALITY ENGINEER

  • £40,000 - £45,000 (Neg)
  • Further education support
  • Sabbaticals
  • Work - Place Pension
  • Early finish Friday
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Superb genuine progression available 

DUTIES OF QUALITY ENGINEER

  • Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance to QS 9000 / TS16949
  • Problem-solving and corrective actions for customer complaints
  • FMEA’s in conjunction with APQP activities
  • Develop and maintain SPC
  • Customer and Supplier visits
  • Manage process audits
  • Containment issues
  • Support NPI related activities

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY ENGINEER

  • It is essential you have Quality Engineering experience from within an manufacturing environment
  • Strong use of Quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, APQP and Control Plans
  • Suppler and Customer liaison experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • A results’ orientated approach
  • Energetic and results orientated

There is plenty of scope within this role if you are an ambitious Engineer.

 

The best opportunity of the year has arrived, if you are a skilled Machinist, who is looking for that special next role.

This is a superb facility, where your opportunities, are genuinely second to none.  The working environment, is spectacular, giving you the most fabulous workplace.  We are looking for people with passion and pride, who can work independently, or as part of a highly motivated team.

As a Skilled Machinist, you will operate and maintain a group of machines, within a complex manufacturing system, ensuring productivity and quality targets are achieved.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Wednesbury, Moseley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lichfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Walsall, Aldridge and Cannock 

Benefits available to Skilled Machinists

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Bonus
  • 25 Days holiday (Bank Holidays on top), 
  • Healthcare
  • Extremely generous Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted.
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • And much more…

Responsibilities of Machinists

  • Operate and maintain a group of machines within a complex manufacturing system.
  • Working to tight tolerances
  • CNC Turning and milling.
  • Own Quality inspection – measuring own parts.
  • Utilising grinding and polishing machines
  • Gear cutting and heat treatment. 
  • Working on automated systems
  • Set and Operate – No programming.
  • Working a 3-shift system – nights is 4 nights, Mon - Thurs

Requirements for Machinists

  • Apprentice trained to Level 3, or other engineering qualifications considered.
  • To have worked in a fast paced, automated environment
  • CNC turning knowledge, but CNC Milling experience also readily considered.
  • Strong machining skills
  • This would suit ambitious, energetic, initiative-taking individuals, who are looking for an incredibly special long-term career.

 If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

Are you a Production and Warehouse Manager, who has the ability to lead, develop and manage within a manufacturing and distribution environment?

We are a well-established organisation, with unique product line, supplying into a broad range of customers. This is a pristine environment, purpose build facility, well laid out modern manufacturing environment. 

Commutable from: Birmingham,Tamworth, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Lichfield, Telford, Atherstone, Barton-Under-Needwood, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Burntwood and Cheslyn Hay

Production Operations Manager Benefits:

  • Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (neg) and dependant on experience
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount 
  • Varied, autonomous role, challenging but highly rewarding
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top)
  • Early Friday finish
  • Health care
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • Modern well laid out purpose built facility
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Duties for Production Operations Manager

  • Lead, manage and develop the manufacture and dispatch of products
  • Lead transformation of production and warehouse operations with increased level of automation
  • Create management strategy
  • Regular staff reviews and support progress 
  • Identification of training needs and implementation of skills training
  • Monitor costs against budgets, prepare annual budgets
  • Proposals for capital and operational expenditure
  • Develop a lean management and continuous improvement culture and NPI

Requirements for a Production Operations Manager

  • Significant previous Production and Warehouse Operations Management experience
  • High volume environment, preferably FMCG, Will consider other areas, such as packaging, food, beverage and automotive 
  • To have managed where there is a high level of automation
  • To have previously managed culture change
  • Degree level education or equivalent 
  • Previous experience of budget control and management 

This will suit a strong Leader, who is initiative-taking, with a modern management approach, enthusiastic, and goal orientated.

 

A major large manufacturing company in the Coventry area, are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer. This is a key role within an established business, with over 200 sites worldwide.  

We are driving advancements in new technologies solutions for a diversified global market.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nuneaton, Coventry, Tamworth, Burbage, Rugby, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Lutterworth, Henley in Arden and Solihull

What’s in it for you, as Senior Quality Engineer?

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top)
  • Early Friday finish
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

Requirements for Senior Quality Engineer

  • Significant Quality Engineering experience at a Senior level
  • You will have gained your experience from within high-volume manufacturing
  • Leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of Quality tools, such as SPC, Control Plans, PPAP submissions, APQP and Containment issues
  • Supplier and customer liaison
  • Excellent auditing abilities
  • This would suit a strong Collaborator, who is keen to utilise your considerable Quality knowledge, in a positive, friendly and supportive environment

Responsibilities for Senior Quality Engineer

  • Provide support to the Quality Manager
  • Manage and improve the current Quality systems 
  • Control Plans and SPC
  • Customer audits
  • Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • PPAP submissions
  • Champion continuous improvements in Quality
  • PFMEA
  • Containment issues
  • Utilising problem- solving techniques, such as Ishikawa and 5 Why
  • 8D reports
  • Point of contact for customers
  • Gauging and calibration
  • Support NPI