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
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- £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Package
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.
- £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Package
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER
Would you like to be part of a large, long-established organisation where you can continue to apply your considerable talent and skills as our
Design Engineer? Look no further, we have just the job for you!
This role is key, giving you responsibility to create new product designs from concept through to production
Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Coventry, Bromsgrove, Earlswood, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham and Halesowen
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £ 35,000 - £45,000 Negotiable – dependant on experience
- Free parking on site
- Very stable business
- Long established with multiple supplier base
- Unlimited Career progression – Super progression prospects
- Friendly supportive team
- Lunchtime finish Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create new product designs from concept through to production
- Conduct design changes to existing products
- Attend NPI meetings
- Working with a wide range of materials, such as plastic injection mould, castings and metals
- This is a multi-dimensional role, with a range of projects on the go, at any one time
- Working closely with customers and suppliers
- Drive cost reduction projects
- BOM and Part creation, drawing revision and Issues control
- Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs
- If experienced, review Design Engineers work
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Qualifications to support experience- ideally, to Degree level
- It is essential that you have exposure to 3D & “D CAD, such as Solidworks or CATIA
- Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Knowledge of diecast, moulded, pressed or machined parts would be advantageous
- This would suit a friendly, sociable character
- To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time
- Keen eye for detail
- To have the ability build relationships
This is a super opportunity to be part of a stable, long standing, busy organisation, where your prospects are in your own hands. This is a friendly inclusive team, and would make your working day, very pleasurable.