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.
- £39,144 + Excellent Package
An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training.
The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.
The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am
Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive:
- Salary: £39.144.56
- Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
- 32days holiday
- Production Bonus Scheme
- On site Gym.
- Secured Parking.
- Overtime. – Plenty available
Key Requirements for the CNC Turners:
- Carry out machining of components
- Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines
- Manually handle Weights up to 25kg
- Complete quality documents
- Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings.
- Contribute to continuous improvements
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Use computer equipment for date purposes.
Experience the CNC Turners will hold.
- Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak
- Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines.
- Prove experience within a CNC Turners position.
- Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment.
- Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines
- Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification