Manufacturing & Production

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £80,000 - £90,000+
• Car allowance
• Management Bonus Scheme
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

• Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
• Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
• An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
• Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
• A business qualification would be advantageous. 
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

• The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
• Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
• Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
• Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
• Leading and developing the Engineering function.
• Managing growth across international operations.
• Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
• Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
• Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, who is a HyperMill  expert

We are enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator role is now available.

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
• Days (No nights, no nonsense)
• Unlimited Career progression
• A supportive, skilled team who love precision and a good laugh
• Clean, modern workshop with a relaxed but focused atmosphere
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating, setting and programming CNC machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
• Using Hypermill CAM software to bring complex parts to life
• Working with a range of materials to tight tolerances
• Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and occasionally people who call all machines "that spinny thing"

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid experience in a CNC setting/operating/programming role
• Proficient in Hypermill CAM software – you're the go-to, not the Googler
• A keen eye for detail (you notice when a drawing is 0.01mm off)
• Ability to work independently on a dayshift with a strong sense of ownership
• Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
• Day shift only – your evenings are your own!

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!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. They are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Planning Coordinator Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £25,000 - £26,000 (possibly negotiable)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Planning Coordinator role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Planning Coordinator Role Overview

If you are looking for a job where you can genuinely go home at the end of the day saying that you’ve made a positive difference to someone’s life, then this is the role for you! This is a role with a family-owned business who are expanding in the UK and internationally. Customer Care / the Customer Experience is key to this role - you will have the opportunity to see customers through the whole process to a successful outcome.

Planning Coordinator Candidate Requirements

• A planning professional with excellent customer service and great organisational skills
• Self-management with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent telephone manner
• A genuine passion for helping people
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, internet & email
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Logical approach
• Able to work to agreed process & procedures to meet and excel customer expectations

Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with installation partners and customers to arrange installation of products
• Planning and organising installations using our business system
• Completing all documentation with the highest levels of accuracy and providing this to the relevant parties
• Dealing with queries relating to installation and finding solutions
• Dispatch and track products and update stakeholders of any issues
• Maximising opportunities for installations
• Ensuring all documentation is received following installations and actioned
   

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. They are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Manufacturing Supervisor Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £36,000 - £40,000 
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Manufacturing Supervisor role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for managing the Fabrication, Welding, Machine shop and Paint shop teams to ensure the efficient manufacturing of quality products, playing a crucial role in driving performance improvements and ensuring targets are met. Championing continuous improvement in all activities and areas of responsibilities.

Manufacturing Supervisor Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of HND in Engineering (ideally)
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certificate
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet targets
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001
• Knowledge of 5S an Lean manufacturing principles
• Driving License

Manufacturing Supervisor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Oversee daily operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of production employees to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards at all times.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and compliance requirements
• Train and develop team members to enhance skills and efficiency
• Coordinate with other departments (quality control, maintenance, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, safety updates, and key objectives.
• Monitor production processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Address any operational issues promptly and work towards effective resolutions.
• Ensure that production targets are met on time, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Support and drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Production Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a European leading business, where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Production Planner Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £27,000 - £32,000 
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Production Planner role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Production Planner Candidate Requirements

• The Manufacturing Production Planner will have detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• MRP systems proficiency (Microsoft Dynamics would be ideal but isn’t essential).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and tenacious with strong organisational skills.

Production Planner Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Review and action MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across the product range.  
• Input into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge, facilitate and maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.  
• Work with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production.
• Preparate sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders.
• Manage daily orders through the production process.
• Work closely with Sales to communicate any impacts on fulfilment date where stock is not available.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF. 
• Ensure that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched.
• Work with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned.
• Own documentation relating to Production Planning activities.  Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility. 
• Provide input into process improvements across the E2E business.

PROCESS ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.

As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull,  Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
• Busy, manufacturing facility
• Superb long-term prospects
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
• Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
• Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
• Optimising cycle times
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes. 
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements 
• Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan, 
• Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes. 
• Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business. 
• Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Process Engineering experience
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
• Engineering Qualifications to support experience
• Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
• Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?