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HEAD OF OPERATIONS - BESPOKE MANUFACTURING
CREWE, CHESHIRE
UP TO £100,000 + BONUS + COMPANY CAR / CAR ALLOWANCE + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We've been exclusively appointed to conduct a retained search for a Head of Operations / Operations Manager to join a highly successful and fast-growing Bespoke Manufacturing / Engineering business in Crewe.
The business has built a reputation for manufacturing innovative products to a very high standard and as result, they've achieved preferred supplier status with some of the world's leading brands, this has led to consistent year on year growth.
As part of their strategic growth plans to treble the size of the business, they now seek a highly experienced Head of Operations / Operations Manager who has worked the Bespoke Manufacturing / Engineering sector.
The successful candidate will lead key departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing and Procurement, whilst ensuring scalable processes are in place to support growth.
This is a great opportunity to join a highly driven, fast growing and entrepreneurial business where you can enjoy a long-term career.
THE HEAD OF OPERATIONS / OPERATIONS MANAGER ROLE:
Overseeing all manufacturing and engineering operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production, to schedule, and deliver agreed results to their customers within the agreed timescale.
Responsible for leading a direct team of 3 to 4 Direct Reports, with an indirect team of 35-40 people across departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement
Implementing and managing LEAN processes to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Developing and managing production schedules, inventory control, materials planning, labour and contingency plans to ensure BAU at all times.
Monitoring key performance metrics and implementing data-driven strategies to optimise processes.
Collaborating with the leadership team to forecast demand, manage budgets, and drive profitability.
Demonstrating strong financial awareness and experience with resource planning and budgeting
Working with modern ERP systems to streamline operations and support data-driven decision making.
Driving adoption throughout the organisation and making improvements where required.
Identifying and addressing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Reviewing and implementing solid SOPs and ensuring that all processes are scalable and align to the company's growth and profitability objectives.
Leading and developing the operations team, providing coaching, training, and performance management
THE PERSON:
The successful candidate will need to have current experience in an Operations Manager, or similar role, such as Head of Operations or Operations Director, within a Engineering and/or Manufacturing business.
Experience in Bespoke Manufacturing / Bespoke Engineering is essential within a business within a £50m+ Turnover Business.
Very strong leadership qualities with experience of Managing multi-disciplined teams such as Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement & Transport
A good mix of Operational & Strategic Leadership Experience
Expertise in implementing and managing LEAN manufacturing processes.
Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills
Experience with modern ERP systems
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Head of Operations / Operations Manager via the advert for immediate consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to for a discussion about the opportunity before your CV is shared with our client.
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Type: Permanent Location: Crewe, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £90000 - £100000 per annum + + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Posted: 2024-10-22 10:45:11
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the forecasting and S&OP process for MRT with commercial and sales leaders within the company. Optimize internal inventory through a variety of reporting, data analysis, cycle counting, and sales forecasing. Within an assigned portfolio, coordinate the purchasing of finished goods including coordination of delivery to tollers where necessary. Drive performance of internal and external tollers by leading regular performance reviews. Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained, striking a balance between inventory costs and on-time delivery rates to customers. Key Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 3+ years of previous experience in a supply chain function (demand planning, inventory management, strategic planning, supply planning, or similar). Prior experience working within an MRP or ERP system.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Type: Permanent Location: Paterson, New Jersey
Posted: 2024-10-22 07:06:54
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Head of Aftermarket
Location: Central UK (Oxfordshire / Warwickshire / Northants / Bucks)
££ Neg (c.£75K) Basic + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Medical
Are you a sales-focused, customer-centric General Manager / Sales Management professional with a talent for delivering Aftermarket services through various channels, including Parts Distribution, dealer groups, OE supply chains, and OEMs? We're seeking a best-in-class General Manager / Head of Aftermarket to lead our thriving spare parts, OEM replacement parts, and aftermarket technical services division.
This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with a passion for achieving results and expanding market presence.
If you're an action-oriented leader ready to step up, we want to hear from you.
Key focus areas:
Strategy & Leadership: Spearhead strategy and lead teams to achieve ambitious revenue growth targets.
Performance Excellence: Ensure best-in-class performance in our parts and service business.
Market Expansion: Strategically expand new markets and enhance market presence.
Operational Balance: Balance high-level strategic planning with top-tier daily business operations.
Highly desirable skillset:
Sales & Leadership: Proven track record in sales, management, and leadership within the aftermarket.
Aftermarket Expertise: Extensive knowledge of aftermarket distribution and value-added services, including replacement spare parts and aftermarket service.
Operational Excellence: Passion for delivering first-class operational results and driving business growth.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically while excelling in day-to-day business functions.
Our journey so far:
Our client, a distinguished British company with over a century of success, prides itself on a rich history grounded in innovation and creativity.
As one of the UK's premier importers and distributors of engines, engine-powered equipment, and related accessories, they operate across the marine, agricultural, off-highway, and industrial sectors.
Through strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers, they significantly enhance the value stream for engine power, portable power, and propulsion.
Meet the employer online:
We're offering suitable applicants the opportunity to meet with us online to discuss the vacancy in greater detail.
This transparent and informative session will allow you to explore the role and determine if it's the right fit for both parties.
Send you CV to our retained recruiter Glen Shepherd at Come join us on our continued success journey!
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Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Start: 18/11/2024
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum + +bonus +pension + life assurance + medical
Posted: 2024-10-18 16:00:10
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Head of Aftermarket
Location: Central UK (Oxfordshire / Warwickshire / Northants / Bucks)
££ Neg (c.£75K) Basic + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Medical
Are you a sales-focused, customer-centric General Manager / Sales Management professional with a talent for delivering Aftermarket services through various channels, including Parts Distribution, dealer groups, OE supply chains, and OEMs? We're seeking a best-in-class General Manager / Head of Aftermarket to lead our thriving spare parts, OEM replacement parts, and aftermarket technical services division.
This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with a passion for achieving results and expanding market presence.
If you're an action-oriented leader ready to step up, we want to hear from you.
Key focus areas:
Strategy & Leadership: Spearhead strategy and lead teams to achieve ambitious revenue growth targets.
Performance Excellence: Ensure best-in-class performance in our parts and service business.
Market Expansion: Strategically expand new markets and enhance market presence.
Operational Balance: Balance high-level strategic planning with top-tier daily business operations.
Highly desirable skillset:
Sales & Leadership: Proven track record in sales, management, and leadership within the aftermarket.
Aftermarket Expertise: Extensive knowledge of aftermarket distribution and value-added services, including replacement spare parts and aftermarket service.
Operational Excellence: Passion for delivering first-class operational results and driving business growth.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically while excelling in day-to-day business functions.
Our journey so far:
Our client, a distinguished British company with over a century of success, prides itself on a rich history grounded in innovation and creativity.
As one of the UK's premier importers and distributors of engines, engine-powered equipment, and related accessories, they operate across the marine, agricultural, off-highway, and industrial sectors.
Through strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers, they significantly enhance the value stream for engine power, portable power, and propulsion.
Meet the employer online:
We're offering suitable applicants the opportunity to meet with us online to discuss the vacancy in greater detail.
This transparent and informative session will allow you to explore the role and determine if it's the right fit for both parties.
Send you CV to our retained recruiter Glen Shepherd at Come join us on our continued success journey!
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Type: Permanent Location: Warwick, England
Start: 18/11/2024
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum + +bonus +pension + life assurance + medical
Posted: 2024-10-18 12:14:43
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Head of Aftermarket
Location: Central UK (Oxfordshire / Warwickshire / Northants / Bucks)
££ Neg (c.£75K) Basic + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Medical
Are you a sales-focused, customer-centric General Manager / Sales Management professional with a talent for delivering Aftermarket services through various channels, including Parts Distribution, dealer groups, OE supply chains, and OEMs? We're seeking a best-in-class General Manager / Head of Aftermarket to lead our thriving spare parts, OEM replacement parts, and aftermarket technical services division.
This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with a passion for achieving results and expanding market presence.
If you're an action-oriented leader ready to step up, we want to hear from you.
Key focus areas:
Strategy & Leadership: Spearhead strategy and lead teams to achieve ambitious revenue growth targets.
Performance Excellence: Ensure best-in-class performance in our parts and service business.
Market Expansion: Strategically expand new markets and enhance market presence.
Operational Balance: Balance high-level strategic planning with top-tier daily business operations.
Highly desirable skillset:
Sales & Leadership: Proven track record in sales, management, and leadership within the aftermarket.
Aftermarket Expertise: Extensive knowledge of aftermarket distribution and value-added services, including replacement spare parts and aftermarket service.
Operational Excellence: Passion for delivering first-class operational results and driving business growth.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically while excelling in day-to-day business functions.
Our journey so far:
Our client, a distinguished British company with over a century of success, prides itself on a rich history grounded in innovation and creativity.
As one of the UK's premier importers and distributors of engines, engine-powered equipment, and related accessories, they operate across the marine, agricultural, off-highway, and industrial sectors.
Through strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers, they significantly enhance the value stream for engine power, portable power, and propulsion.
Meet the employer online:
We're offering suitable applicants the opportunity to meet with us online to discuss the vacancy in greater detail.
This transparent and informative session will allow you to explore the role and determine if it's the right fit for both parties.
Send you CV to our retained recruiter Glen Shepherd at Come join us on our continued success journey!
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: 18/11/2024
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum + +bonus +pension + life assurance + medical
Posted: 2024-10-18 12:10:41
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Buyer / Senior Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing
Our client is looking to engage an experienced and pro-active Buyer / Senior Buyer to join their Purchasing team.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services, maintaining supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives.
You will work closely with internal departments to meet material requirements and ensure supply chain performance aligns with company expectations.
Buyer / Senior Buyer - Main Responsibilities:
Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP, ensuring alignment with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system demands.
Update and maintain accurate material pricing in SAP, ensuring records are current and reflect the latest agreements.
Liaise and maintain strong communication with suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company.
Monitor and manage On-Time In-Full (OTIF) expectations from suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
Prepare formal tenders via the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and New Product Development (NPD) processes, ensuring competitive pricing and service.
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, working towards streamlining procurement operations.
Drive savings initiatives, striving to meet or exceed annual cost-saving targets.
Handle and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and internal concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide detailed and prompt responses to internal and external customer concerns, following established procedures.
Buyer / Senior Buyer - Skills & Experience
Previous experience working as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within an industrial manufacturing environment
Hold or be studying towards CIPS qualification (Level 5 minimum required for Senior Buyer)
SAP experience would be highly desirable
Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
Ability to build and manage strong working relationships
Ability to identify both short-term savings and longer-term opportunities to add value
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to leverage cost savings whilst maintaining service levels
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Type: Permanent Location: Burnley, England
Start: Immediate
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-16 10:41:26
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,The Digital Marketing Apprentice will be passionate about all functions of communications and marketing and will help support the delivery of effective communications and marketing activities across the company's social media accounts.
You will assist with developing digital marketing campaigns, updating client's social media channels, websites and writing engaging content for all platforms including, online, offline and print.
The role will also provide a range of administrative support services which may include telephone support, organising diaries, managing correspondence, postal services and ensuring all internal online platforms are kept up to date.
,Supporting office manager in creating and delivering engaging communications activity and marketing projects across all social media channels.
,Assisting in creating engaging content for our social media accounts, website, and other relevant platforms.
,Supporting with marketing activities such as Search Engine Optimisation.
,Maintain and improve our website, actively monitoring visits to transition into leads.
,Reporting on the effectiveness of all campaigns using relevant monitoring tools and analytics, use insights to improve on future campaigns.
,Dealing with client enquiries in a friendly and professional manner ensuring a high level of customer service is delivered.
Both on the phone and in person.
,Work co-operatively with colleagues to ensure that the team operates consistently and effectively by providing general administrative support
,Undertaking such other duties that may be required from time to time
,Supporting office manager in creating and editing engaging videos/reels etc to be used across our social media platforms
,Confident in building good relationships with colleagues and Clients
Planning and organising
,Timekeeping and punctuality in line with company policy
,With direction and support from the Office Manager completing tasks in a timely manner
,The ability to prioritise own workload in line with company procedures
You will learn about the business as a whole and supply chain.
You will learn in depth knowledge of how businesses utilise all social media channels to promote the business and gain exposure and sales.
,Have a cheerful and optimistic attitude to work.
,Be accountable for your own actions, standard of work and behaviour.
,Adaptable in your approach and behaviour, and respond positively to change.
,Ability to build relationships and rapport with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
,A commitment to self-development.
,Be adaptable in approach and behaviour, and respond positively to change.
,A good team player who builds positive relationships across the business/clients and suppliers.
,The post holder must have an interest in improving quality.
,Abide by our employment policies and procedures.
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Type: Permanent Location: Christchurch, England
Start: Asap
Duration: 18 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £13000 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-14 14:33:43
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Focus on WD is a dedicated Global Specialist Recruiter of Workday, placing Workday professionals on a contract and permanent basis with many of the worlds leading consultancies and end users!
Focus on WD is working with a large end client in the healthcare and medical space, looking for an experience Workday Financials and Supply Chain Manager to join the team for a new project!
SALARY: UP TO $180,000 + Benefits
LOCATION: Remote, US
POSITION: Workday Financials and Supply Chain Manager
As part of a dedicated team, youll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change, from streamlining purchasing processes to enhancing inventory management.
If you enjoy combining technical skills with practical problem-solving and have a background in supply chain operations, especially in healthcare, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
ROLE:
- Take charge of the Workday Supply Chain module, overseeing procurement, inventory, supplier management, and logistics functions.
- Keep our Workday configurations, workflows, and user roles up to date, making sure the system runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Partner with IT and other teams to handle updates, system enhancements, and any troubleshooting that comes your way.
- Seek out ways to optimize our supply chain processes, from automating repetitive tasks to enhancing workflows within Workday.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, test, and roll out new features and improvements.
- Stay updated on the latest Workday releases and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring we get the best value.
- Coordinate with finance to keep budgets, forecasts, and reports aligned with supply chain activities.
CANDIDATE:
- 5+ years in supply chain management, with a background in healthcare
- Hands-on experience with Workday Supply Chain or Financials for at least 2-3 years.
- Experience leading process improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Expertise with Workday Supply Chain functions, including procurement and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skillsyou know how to use data to drive decisions.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Great communication skillsyou can explain complex things in a simple way.
- Understanding of healthcare supply chain requirements
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
- Opportunity to join the organisation during the planning phase of their project, and be an instrumental figure in the success of their program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
SALARY: Up $180,000 + Benefits
KEYWORDS: Workday, Supply Chain Management, SCM, Workday Financials, Workday Finance, Manager, Management.
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Type: Permanent Location: Remote work,United States
Start: 14/10/2024
Salary / Rate: Up to $180,000 + benefits
Posted: 2024-10-14 14:09:03
