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Client Services Administrator -Near Devizes £negotiable My client, is looking to recruit a client services administrator to work at their modern site in Wiltshire. Reporting into the client services manager, the successful client services administrator will be working as part of a small client services team supporting the regional sales managers ensuring excellent service levels are met. Key Responsibilities: - Input all customer orders accurately onto Filemaker and SAP and liaise with Shipping and Warehouse to ensure follow through in line with customer expectations.
- Ensure all customer records and packing specifications are up to date and accurate on the system as advised by the sales account manager.
- Regularly update the delivery schedule collating deliveries from suppliers (orders, stocks, samples etc.
to minimise haulage where possible and advising sales accordingly.
- Ensure supplier pricelists are maintained, up to date and accurate as negotiated by management on spreadsheets and file-maker.
- Build strong working relationships with the Regional Sales Mangers and client contacts in the US, United States - Deal with customer accounts, queries, complaints, general enquiries Key skills: - Previous Sales Administration experience - Excellent communication and attention to detail - Excellent IT skills , ideally SAP experience or similar - Export experience helpful but not essential - Understanding of US market, helpful though not essential - Supplier contact experience - Ideally a food, drink, pharmaceutical background This role would suit a person that has previously worked as sales coordinator, sales administrator, customer service advisor, client service administrator, account coordinator, account administrator and is commutable from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Calne, Melksham, Devizes ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-05-07 13:14:57
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HR OfficerPART Time - 2 days per weekHolsworthyCommutable from Bude, Launceston, Okehampton, Bideford, Barnstaple, Tavistock and surrounding areas Salary -Negotiable DOE This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Part Time HR Manager for an award-winning Food manufacturer on the Devon/Cornwall border.
The company employs c65 staff working within a fast paced, flexible environment that has significant growth plans. The successful HR manager will be responsible for ensuring that the company maintain the high standards of people management their employees deserve.
You will be the main contact for employees and provide support to the Leadership Team.
You will also be involved with the schedule of supplier and certification body audits, ensuring that they meet best practice for Human Rights and follow the ETI base code.
HR Officer Key responsibilities: ·Maintain the Company's HR Management and Employee Portal ·Working closely with Leadership to provide expert advice to ensure compliance with HR management legislation and best practice.
·Coach and support Line Managers on ER matters including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
·Review and improve existing HR policies.
·HR administration including starters, leavers and contract changes.
·Support Line Managers on recruitment activities to ensure best practice.
·Lead on change management initiatives including restructures and redundancies.
·Champion equality, diversity, and employee engagement ·Manage the Company's performance appraisal process.
·Monitor and report department and employee KPIs, including sickness, and staff retention.
·Work with Finance to ensure that payroll legislation is adhered to.
·Ensure staff training and development is up to date. HR Officer Skills and experience: ·An experienced generalist HR professional, ideally within the food production sector.
·CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
·Expert knowledge of employment law and best practices.
·Previous experience in project management and driving HR initiatives.
·An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust and influence key stakeholders.
·Ability to offer pragmatic and commercial advice, providing a proactive and flexible approach.
·Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
·High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
·Good IT skills, including MS Office and HR software.
HR Officer Benefits: ·A competitive Salary ·28 days holiday and additional holiday with length of service (pro-rata for part- time employees) ·Company Pension Scheme Private Health Care ·Free parking If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today Key Words: HR Manager, HR Super, HR Partner, Human Resources, people partner, HR admin, Hr Officer ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Holsworthy, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:48:58
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Raw Material Supplier Coordinator - Food Manufacturing Newton Abbot Up to £32,000 DOE Manucomm is currently seeking a Raw Material Supplier Coordinator to join a successful food manufacturing company based near Newton Abbott. The company is going through exciting times and are now looking for a Raw Material Supplier Coordinator that can work closely with Key Personnel at the site and really put "your mark" on the role.
Reporting to the Technical Manager the Raw Material Supplier Coordinator is responsible for the management of all raw material and packaging supplier approval processes to ensure compliance with the Technical and Quality Assurance functions for quality, safety, legality, authenticity, security and traceability for all products.
Raw Material Supplier Coordinator Responsibilities 1.Effective monitoring of supplier and raw material databases to ensure all documents held are up to date.
2.Raw material and packaging specification monitoring and reviews 3.Completion of raw material risk assessments and communication within the business where required.
4.Completing internal audits of site systems and QMS procedures to ensure compliance, and all corrective action being followed up within the required timescales 5.Requesting accreditation certificates and reports from suppliers 6.Completing SAQ's for customers as required 7.Complete trending information on supplier performance 8.Approval of raw material and packaging specifications 9.To assist with traceability tests 10.Horizon scanning 11.Involvement in site product defence (TACCP/ VACCP) meetings 12.This role will also include support to the Quality Systems Coordinator Raw Material Supplier Coordinator Skills / Experience Required 1.Recognised qualification such as HND/degree in a food manufacture discipline, intermediate/advanced food hygiene certificate 2.Previous experience with retailer specification systems is advantageous 3.Experience in BRC/HACCP/ISO 14001 4.Knowledge of Quality Management Systems & Supplier Approval process 5.Understanding of food legislation, HACCP, TACCP & VACCP principles 6.Previous experience dealing with auditors and auditing experience 7.Excellent attention to detail is key in this position Raw Material Supplier Coordinator Salary Up to £32,000 DOE Pension On site Parking Cycle to Work Scheme If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today Commutable from Exeter, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, Okehampton, Plymouth and surrounding areas Key words: Raw Materials, Specifications, Packaging Technologist, Raw Material Technologist, Raw Material Compliance Controller ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £28k - 32k per year + .
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:48:08
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Quality TechnicIan / QC Clevedon Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits My Client is a highly innovative manufacturer of products supplied to FMCG environments including Food and Drink.
They are currently seeking a QC Technician who will join their QC team The role of the Quality TechnicIan / QC is part lab / part office based Quality TechnicIan / QC Responsibilities: QC testing of all materials and QC release and samples despatched to the Lab Setup and run the daily taste panel Carry out product testing including moisture, GCMS and others (if required training will be provided) Support the Production Team answering queries and processing paperwork Support the business with specific projects Ensure all factory retained samples are stored and catalogued Take microbiology swabs and water samples Preparation of samples for external testing Upload and maintain accurate data on file and within the Company IT platform Maintain and calibrate QC testing equipment Conduct factory audits Comply with all Company hygiene, environmental and health and safety requirements QC Technologist / Quality Technician Skills Required ·Previous Lab experience ideally in a food /drink environment.
·Full right to work in the UK ·Good computer skills and happy to carry out administration tasks.
QC Technologist Salary and Benefits A competitive salary + excellent benefits This role is commutable from Bristol, Clevedon, Yatton, Weston Super Mare, Portishead and surrounding area s This role would suit a candidate seeking a role as a lab assistant, QC Technician, lab technician laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, product tester, quality assistant, quality controller, quality technician or development technician, chemistry graduate, biology graduate, microbiology, food science Grad ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Clevedon, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:47:39
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Quality Manager £Competitive DOE + Benefits Commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon, Frome, Devizes, Warmister and surrounding areas An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a small team the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties.
You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met.
The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met.
In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement.
This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators.
It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector.
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g.
BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products.
·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies.
·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies.
Quality Manager Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Quality Manager Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary DOE
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:46:29
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Technical Manager Tiverton C£45 - 50,000 DOE plus Excellent Benefits My client, a highly successful food / drinks manufacturer, is looking to recruit a Technical Compliance manager for one of their sites.
The successful Compliance Manager will be the main compliance representative during customer audits whether that be for BRC or Retailer audits.
You will report to the Head of Compliance at the company's sister site This is a key role within the company, and you will be the main contact for technical queries.
As a key auditor we are looking for someone who can build relationships with the site managers and the Quality / Technical manager, working closely to help drive standards across the group. Technical Manager / Compliance Manager Key Duties will include: ·Auditing, carry out internal auditing, BRC and customer audits.
·Health & Safety - You would be the main site H&S representative.
·Manage Pest Control ·Technical support, complete technical specifications, ensure retailer website alerts are responded to, primary contact for retailer visits, ·Legal Compliance. ·HACCP leader on site Technical Manager / Compliance Manager Key skills for the role: Fundamentally the successful Compliance Manager will have previous compliance / auditing experience including BRC knowledge gained whilst working in the drinks, food or pharmaceutical sector and experience in delivering training courses.
·Experience of auditing and dealing with auditors in particular BRC/GFSI ·Experience of delivering training courses ·Legal Labelling experience ·Experience of HACCP systems (Level 3) ·Experience of Quality Management Systems.
·Experience of Food Safety Systems ·Desired experience of SAP systems ·Desired experience of managing people.
·Desired experience of Food Safety Culture systems.
Technical Manager / Compliance Manager Salary and Benefits: A salary of between £45,000 - 48,000 doe Pension 9% (5/4), Perkbox, cycle scheme, long service awards, refer a friend recruitment.
This role would suit candidates who have previously worked in roles such as Technical Services Manager, Compliance Manager, Auditor, QMS manager, Quality Systems Manager, Supplier Assurance Manager, Technical Manager.
This role is located between Taunton and Exeter just off the M5 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:45:38
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Automation Engineer (FMCG) Shepton Mallet £35,000 + OT + Excellent Training and Development Opportunities My client is a leading FMCG manufacturer in their field.
They are currently looking to recruit an Automation Engineer for their site near Shepton Mallet The successful Automation Engineer will be working as part of a team of engineers and will be assisting the Engineering management Team, to maintain and develop the Process and Control Systems Network, PC, Server / Virtualization Infrastructure & Databases.
Maintenance and development of PLC Systems and SCADA Systems.This role offers fantastic opportunities for someone wishing to develop in their career and is seeking an opportunity to grow within a business - The company is prepared to invest in training and qualifications for the right candidateThis role is Mon - Friday Day based with an out of hours on call pattern 1 in 4 week days and 1 in 4 weekends.Automation Engineer Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: ·The automation engineering role will be maintaining current functioning control systems.
·System updates and firmware updates.
·In future to provide breakdown cover for the cheese production facility.
·In future it is required that, on completion of a probationary period, the position to be part of a one in four-week call Rota, providing out of hours "technical" assistance in a timely manner.
·Weekend work will also be required when needed, where time in lieu or remuneration can be requested subject to the company's rules.
·Maintain and update DELL PowerEdge servers & DELL EMC SANS.
·Maintain and update VMWare vSphere system.
·Maintain and update PC clients as well as Engineering workstations.
These can be either in physical form or virtualised.
·Manage the Domain and create new rules as and when required.
·Enhance the SCADA system by creating Dot Net, ActiveX and .dll programs to overcome SCADA software limitations.
Automation Engineer Skills / Experience Required : ·Good working knowledge of IT networking inc.
NAT, ACL's etc.
preferably on FortiGate devices.
·Good working knowledge of VMWare vSphere virtualization platform.
·SQL Database Administration & Maintenance.
·Experience in Windows programming using MVVM through WPF / C#.
·Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
·Willingness to work as part of a small "hands" on team. If the role is of interest then please send your CV today ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £35k per year + Excellent Training Opportunities
Posted: 2024-05-07 11:12:56
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Process Operative - (Drinks )- Aston - £27084 inc.
shift premium Rotating 3 shift pattern Birmingham My Client, a well-known drinks manufacturer based in Aston, Birmingham, is looking to recruit a full time process operative / production Operative.
The successful process operative will ideally have previously worked in a food, drink, and / or pharmaceutical environment and have excellent attention to detail.
The role will initially start on days however you will be working a three shift 6-2,2-10, 10-6 (Night) pattern.
Role The successful Process Operator will be required to work in all areas of the processing department, under the supervision and instructions of the shift Manager.
You will be expected to complete all tasks he assigns, which will include Fermentation Preparation, Product Filtration, Final Product Syrup Makeup, Bright Tank Makeup, Pasteuriser operation, loading and unloading tanker, cleaning duties that are required and imputing data onto SAP.
The successful candidate must be looking for a 'career' role rather than a stop gap.
Key skills - Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklift (licence not necessary as training will be given) - Ability and willingness to comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Must be flexible and capable of learning several different jobs in the department.
(Will be expected to perform any number of assignments involving a variety of equipment in the course of a day.) - Employees may be required to work in environments that may include summer and winter temperatures, humidity, dust & noise.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, twist and turn, and spend most of the day standing on your feet.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on uneven work surfaces and work on elevated platforms.
Spends the greatest portion of the day on your feet.
- Ability to lift up to 25KG Benefits The successful Process Operative / Production Operative will receive a competitive salary and good benefits package.
Once trained Overtime will be available ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Start: 07/05/2024
Salary / Rate: £27,084 per year + .
Posted: 2024-05-07 10:10:27
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Packing Operative / Production Operator Shepton Mallet Area - Permanent positionMon - Fri Days 7am - 4pm £24,000 - 25,000 DOE My client is looking to recruit a Packing Operative in a permanent role for their small but busy manufacturing site based between Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury.
The successful Packing Operative will be joining a forward-thinking company that very much appreciates its staff and customers.
You will be working within a small team within a Packing environment. The job involves the roasting, mixing and creating of some exciting recipes as well as packing and boxing in the packing facility. Packing OperativeKey skills: ·Good attention to detail·Full right to work in the UK The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, forward thinking company that offers a good salary and excellent benefits.
This role is Monday to Friday.
The hours of work are 7AM - 4PM OT is available on occasions If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today The role would suit a Packing Operative, Production Operative, Production Operator ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-05-02 08:58:24
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Production Manager Tiverton £ UP TO 35,000 DOE Mon - Friday - Day Based role.My client is a fast-growing BRC accredited Food manufacturer who is now seeking a Production manager in a newly created position to join their management team.
This is a Monday to Friday Day based role.
Pivotal to the role is an excellent understanding of production in a fast-paced environment.
As a member of the senior management team, the Production Manager is responsible for the Planning & day-to-day production within the factory to obtain maximum efficiency, production, quality service and profitability for the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark in a role and offers longer term development opportunities as the company grows.Production Manager Key responsibilities: ·Planning of Daily and weekly / Seasonal Production ·Driving Continuous Improvement - Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the production and warehouse area.
·Ensuring site KPIs are achieved.
·Promote food safety and quality standards in everything they do as priority.
·Ensure the department is audit compliant at all times.
·Promoting and engaging in cross departmental teamworkProduction Manager Experience/ Skills Required: ·Experience working within a Food/Drink /FMCG Manufacturing environment.
·Must be organised and happy to work under pressure.
·Must have an understanding or working within a BRC led environment.
·Must have previous Managerial/ Supervisory experience.
·Must enjoy being hands on and enjoy training and developing people.
·Excellent people skills including coaching and developing staff.
·H&S knowledge and experience ·Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Techniques Production Manager Salary and Benefits ·Up to £35,000 DOE ·Free Parking ·Free Products ·Annual Pay Review ·Management BonusChristmas Shutdown If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today. This role would suit candidates who have previously worked in roles such as Production Supervisor, Production Shift Manager, Production Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, Devon, England
Start: 30/04/2024
Salary / Rate: £30k - 35k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2024-04-30 17:34:38
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Junior Technical Manager Shepton Mallet £ UP TO 35,000 DOEMy Client is a fast growing Food manufacturer who is now seeking a Junior Technical Manager to join their team.
Reporting into the Senior Management team, you will be an integral part of a medium-size, quickly growing company, taking the lead in all technical matters, and liaising across all departments to ensure excellent food safety standards are maintained, promoted, and further developed.
You will ideally be seeking a role that will allow you to grow and develop as the company doesJunior Technical Manager Key responsibilities: ·Ensure compliance with all site requirements including BRCGS Global standards, customer audits and BRCGS accreditation audit requirements ·Manage the company's complaint system e.g., responding, recording, and trending ·Develop and maintain the QMS and HACCP, TACCP & VACCP as team lead ·Managing company product specifications, including customers online portals ·Liaise with colleagues, Heads of Departments and Directors to maintain and develop B Corp certification ·To ensure that the standards of food safety, legality and quality defined within the Quality Management System are understood and implemented across site ·Managing any non-conformances or risks to the product, ensuring appropriate action is taken to close out and implement preventative actions ·Managing sampling on site for laboratory tests ·Quality control of traded good items ·Assist with NPD requirements; e.g., artwork proofing, shelf-life determination, and HACCP risk assessments ·Actively and effectively manage and promote a food safety culture within the site ensuring all health and safety requirements are met, regularly reviewed and action plans developed and implemented.
·Communicate, liaise & escalate issues with the Directors, Heads of Departments, and colleagues where necessary.
·Lead the traceability team, and oversee traceability exercises.Key Skills: ·Ideally trained to a degree level in a food science discipline ·Must understand BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 (August 2022) ·You will be Food Safety and HACCP Level 3 qualified plus ideally Lead Auditor ·You will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of raw material & packaging specifications, factory technical management, retail customer requirements, hosting food safety audits, BRCGS, QMS and HACCP If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today.
This role would suit candidates who have previously worked in roles such as Technical Administrator, Technical Officer, QMS manager, Quality Systems Manager, Supplier Assurance Manager, QA Supervisor, QA Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30k - 35k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-30 17:05:56
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Quality Manager £Competitive DOE + Benefits Commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon, Frome, Devizes, Warmister and surrounding areas An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a small team the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties.
You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met.
The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met.
In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement.
This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators.
It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector.
Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g.
BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products.
·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies.
·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies.
Quality Manager Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Quality Manager Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary DOE
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:30:37
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Head of Technical / Technical managerYeovil, SomersetA Quality Food manufacturerSalary £45-50kMy Client is looking to recruit a Head of Technical / Technical manager to join their technical teamThe successful candidate will lead the product quality ensuring ongoing development, maintenance and implementation of quality assurance and control systems within operations.
Comply with all hygiene, health, safety, legal and quality requirements.
Ensure BRC, customers and other audits are concluded successfully,As the sites Technical Lead you will be managing a team that includes a Technical Services Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Officer and Hygiene Team and you yourself will report into the sites General manager,As an important part of the senior management team the successful candidate duties will include:
Strategic Planning and Vision Cross-Functional Leadership Budget and Resource AllocationInnovation and Continuous ImprovementRisk Management and Compliance Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Sustainability and Ethical Practices Succession Planning and Talent Development
Technical Manager Skills and experience required for the role
Food / Drink BRC Compliance experienceCan do attitudePrevious Management experienceHappy to work on a small / medium sized site
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person who is happy working with an innovative and growing company that makes luxury food products. This role is commutable from Yeovil, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Dorset, Frome, Trowbridge, Bridgwater, Wincanton, Bruton ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:18:58
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Field Sales Drinks / Field Sales Representative - Drinks Exeter Based covering (Somerset, Devon & Cornwall) £Competitive salary with car allowance and performance bonus.
Hybrid workingMy client, a successful family owned Cider company, is looking to recruit a field sales representative / business development manager / Drinks account manager to join their expanding sales team.
This role is field based (Somerset, Devon, Cornwall area) and will involve On Trade and Off Trade sales. They are ideally seeking a candidate who is based in the Exeter Area As the successful field sales representative / business development manager / regional Business Development Manager you will be responsible for maintaining and growing direct delivery business in your area.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and growing the company third party delivered business in your region, being customers who buy from wholesalers and other distributors.
Sales will be mainly on trade focused, but not limited to this, and you will be required to maintain and grow sales in other sectors of our business in the region as well.
There will be some event work at different times of the year, and you will be required to assist the wider business team when needed.Keys skills required for role: ·Previous Food Sales / Drink Field Sales , Account management experience ·A sales-driven, competitive "go-getter" attitude.
·A personable, capable communicator who is confident and able to present our products to customers or an audience.
·A creative individual with ideas and solutions to overcome obstacles ·Self-motivated person, happy to work independently with the support of your manager.Salary and remuneration My client is offering an excellent salary package depending on experience including competitive salary, Commission, Car allowance, Staff discount.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role and would like to apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to ben@manucomm.co.uk This role may suit a food sales account manager, Food field sales, Cider field sales executive, Cider sales ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Competitive + car allowance + bonus
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:17:34
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Specifications Technologist / NPD Technologist Malmesbury Mon - Friday - Days £28-32k DOE This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful award-winning supplier of FMCG products in a Specifications Technologist / NPD technologist role based near Malmesbury The primary role of the Specifications technologist / Technical NPD technologist will be to work with suppliers and internal cross functional teams to ensure required food safety, quality and legal standards are maintained through detailed specifications.
You will facilitate the NPD / EPD process from raw material approval though to product launch.
This role reports direct into the Technical Manager.
The Specifications Technologist role will also require the successful individual to: ·Ensure the site technical systems are in place for obtaining and maintaining specifications ·Maintain the supplier database and supplier audit information ·To be on top of labelling policies ·Liaise with Raw material suppliers ·Review and approve Packaging and artwork ·Ensure that the specs are reviewed and monitored ·Ensure Risk assessments of Raw Materials are carried out ·Carry out internal audits of site systems and procedures ensuring follow up of any corrective actions ·Request accreditation certificates and reports from suppliers Specifications Technologist Key skills required ·Experience of customer Specification systems ·HACCP Knowledge ·Previous food / drink / pharma experience ·Excellent attention to detail ·Good computer skills ·Self motivated ·Good communication skills This role is suitable for a candidate that may have previously worked as a Spec Tech, New Product Development, NPD specifications and have had use of FIND, WPP, Hamilton Grant, Erudus, FoodsConnected, QADEX portals This role is commutable Bristol, Chippenham, Tetbury, Cirencester, Castle Coombe, Bath and surrounding areas ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: £28k - 32k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:16:29
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Quality Administrator / Technical Administrator / Quality Systems AdministratorCheddar, Somerset Office Based Part Time – 3 days a week C18,000My client, a successful and expanding food company is seeking a Part Time Quality Administrator / Technical Administrator to work at their modern site in Somerset. This is a newly created role that will report into the Head of Technical and would suit a candidate that has experience working within Technical or Quality roles within Food / Drink Manufacturing and is seeking a role that offers a work life balance of 3 days per week.The successful Quality Administrator / Technical Administrator will be confident team player who can work on their own initiative. The role will focus on managing key food safety systems, developing, and maintaining internal processes and conducting Internal Audits with suppliers. This is a non factory based roleSite Auditor Skills / Experience Required
Auditor experience ideally with experience in Food Manufacturing environmentsFull Right to Work in the UKFull Clean Driving Licence
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today Key words: BRC, Auditor, Lead Auditor, Compliance, QA, Technical Manager, Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor, Quality Systems ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cheddar, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £30k per year + Pro Rata
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:10:24
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Administrator- Sparkford - £12.50-13.50ph DOE My client, a successful family owned Manufacturing business, is looking to recruit an Office Administrator / Manufacturing Administrator for their site located on the outskirts of Yeovil in Sparkford near Wincanton.
This role is newly created and will last a minimum of 3-6 months, possibly longer.
My client is updating their computer systems and is looking for a good all round administrator who is happy carrying out a variety of tasks ranging from basic Filing and scanning, to talking to customers on the phone and updating the computer system.
You will be based in modern facilities and working as part of a small friendly office team Skills & Experience Required: ·Computer literate, including EXCEL ·Good analytical, numerical and communication skills ·Excellent eye for detail ·Enjoy working as part of a small office team, able to multi task and be hands on Benefits of the role: Salary is £12.50-£13.50p/h .
The hours are Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30.
Free parking and a kitchen area.
This role is commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, Martock, Somerton ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - 13.50 per hour + ,
Posted: 2024-04-29 11:08:33
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Technical Compliance Manager Tiverton C£45 - 50,000 DOE plus Excellent Benefits My client, a highly successful food / drinks manufacturer, is looking to recruit a Technical Compliance manager for one of their sites.
The successful Compliance Manager will be the main compliance representative during customer audits whether that be for BRC or Retailer audits.
You will report to the Head of Compliance at the company's sister site This is a key role within the company, and you will be the main contact for technical queries.
As a key auditor we are looking for someone who can build relationships with the site managers and the Quality / Technical manager, working closely to help drive standards across the group. Compliance Manager Key Duties will include: ·Auditing, carry out internal auditing, BRC and customer audits.
·Health & Safety - You would be the main site H&S representative.
·Manage Pest Control ·Technical support, complete technical specifications, ensure retailer website alerts are responded to, primary contact for retailer visits, ·Legal Compliance. ·HACCP leader on site Key skills for the role: Fundamentally the successful Compliance Manager will have previous compliance / auditing experience including BRC knowledge gained whilst working in the drinks, food or pharmaceutical sector and experience in delivering training courses.
·Experience of auditing and dealing with auditors in particular BRC/GFSI ·Experience of delivering training courses ·Legal Labelling experience ·Experience of HACCP systems (Level 3) ·Experience of Quality Management Systems.
·Experience of Food Safety Systems ·Desired experience of SAP systems ·Desired experience of managing people.
·Desired experience of Food Safety Culture systems.
Salary and Benefits: A salary of between £45,000 - 48,000 doe Pension 9% (5/4), Perkbox, cycle scheme, long service awards, refer a friend recruitment.
This role would suit candidates who have previously worked in roles such as Technical Services Manager, Compliance Manager, Auditor, QMS manager, Quality Systems Manager, Supplier Assurance Manager, Technical Manager.
This role is located between Taunton and Exeter just off the M5 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-04-29 08:52:05
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Technical Compliance Manager / Compliance Officer Wincanton / Shepton Mallet / Yeovil A303 area £45,000-50,000 My Client, a successful, innovative and expanding food packaging company is looking to recruit a Technical Compliance Manager / Compliance Officer / QMS Manager for their modern site in Somerset.
This is a newly created role and one which will be pivotal to the continued growth.
Knowledge of BRC, Quality Management Systems QMS and ideally Packaging will be the key requirements for this role as well as a person that is happy working for a family company. This is a Monday - Friday role - Office based although must be happy spend time in the factory .
Hours of work ideally 07.30 - 16.30 Mon - Fri.
Main job duties will include: ·Production of Company and Customer Specifications ·Internal auditing ·Management of supplier / raw material information ·Responding to QC and production queries ·Writing of systems and procedures to develop best practice within the business and ensure conformity to BRC ·Input and maintenance of data within Company database ·Support and Lead the business with technical queries Technical Compliance Officer Skills / Experience required: ·BRC experience ·QMS experience ·Competent in using Microsoft Office and Outlook, including Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Cin7 helpful though not essential.
·HND or degree (or equivalent) in Food Science / Technology or similar ·Previous experience working in a similar role ·This is very much a Hands on role This role is commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Castle Cary, Martock, Somerton, Shaftesbury and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Officer, Compliance manager, Quality, Quality Systems, BRC, Food Safety Standards ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Start: 28/04/2024
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-29 08:33:23
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Administrator- Sparkford - £12.50-13.50ph DOE My client, a successful family owned Manufacturing business, is looking to recruit an Office Administrator / Manufacturing Administrator for their site located on the outskirts of Yeovil in Sparkford near Wincanton.
This role is newly created and will last a minimum of 3-6 months, possibly longer.
My client is updating their computer systems and is looking for a good all round administrator who is happy carrying out a variety of tasks ranging from basic Filing and scanning, to talking to customers on the phone and updating the computer system.
You will be based in modern facilities and working as part of a small friendly office team Skills & Experience Required: ·Computer literate, including EXCEL ·Good analytical, numerical and communication skills ·Excellent eye for detail ·Enjoy working as part of a small office team, able to multi task and be hands on Benefits of the role: Salary is £12.50-£13.50p/h .
The hours are Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30.
Free parking and a kitchen area.
This role is commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, Martock, Somerton ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Sparkford, Somerset, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - 13.50 per hour + ,
Posted: 2024-04-27 09:45:04
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Office Administrator / Project Office Administrator Salary up to £28k DOE Commutable from Glastonbury, Burnham on Sea, Weston Super Mare, Highbridge, Cheddar, Wells, Mark, Bent KnollMy client is based near Brent Knoll and is an independent company providing specialist engineering services and support within the water treatment Industry.
They are now seeking a Project Office Administrator to join their small but bustling office.Project Office Administrator Roles and Responsibilities: ·Providing general administrative assistance across the Projects Team ·Supporting the team in obtaining quotations on items that have been specified by the Projects Team ·Checking pricing matches schedules prior to ordering ·Preparing and sending out purchase orders ·Working with suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
·Assisting with the production of Critical Spares list for Projects ·Collating, printing, and uploading documentation for Project Manuals ·Assisting with production of detailed packing and delivery notes for plant dispatch ·Prepare Work Packs, communicating with the Workshop.
Skills / Experience Required: ·Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal ·Excellent Organisation Skills ·Have a good level of competency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, i.e.
working with formulas, cell formatting and linking spreadsheets and worksheets.
·Experience of MS Project would be advantageous, but training would be provided if necessary.
·And the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
Salary And Benefits: ·Competitive salary - Up to £28,000 DOE ·Profit Related Bonus Scheme ·20 days holiday rising to 25 days after 7 years' service (plus 8 Bank Holidays) ·Automatic inclusion in a Workplace Pension Scheme ·Full training and support ·Free workwear ·Free parking on site ·Social activities ·And the opportunity to join an ambitious, energetic, inclusive business, at a pivotal point in their development and to work in an exciting and fast-moving environment.Hours - 35 to 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayIf the role is of Interest, then send your CV today ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Brent Knoll, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £26k - 28k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-04-24 08:54:39
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HR Manager PART Time - 2 days per week Commutable from Bude, Launceston, Okehampton, Bideford, Tavistock and surrounding areas Salary -Negotiable DOE This is an excellent opportunity to work as a Part Time HR Manager for an award-winning Food manufacturer on the Devon/Cornwall border.
The company employs c65 staff working within a fast paced, flexible environment that has significant growth plans. The successful HR manager will be responsible for ensuring that the company maintain the high standards of people management their employees deserve.
You will be the main contact for employees and provide support to the Leadership Team.
You will also be involved with the schedule of supplier and certification body audits, ensuring that they meet best practice for Human Rights and follow the ETI base code.
HR Manager Key responsibilities: ·Maintain the Company's HR Management and Employee Portal ·Working closely with Leadership to provide expert advice to ensure compliance with HR management legislation and best practice.
·Coach and support Line Managers on ER matters including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
·Review and improve existing HR policies.
·HR administration including starters, leavers and contract changes.
·Support Line Managers on recruitment activities to ensure best practice.
·Lead on change management initiatives including restructures and redundancies.
·Champion equality, diversity, and employee engagement ·Manage the Company's performance appraisal process.
·Monitor and report department and employee KPIs, including sickness, and staff retention.
·Work with Finance to ensure that payroll legislation is adhered to.
·Ensure staff training and development is up to date.
HR Manager Skills and experience: ·An experienced generalist HR professional, ideally within the food production sector.
·CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
·Expert knowledge of employment law and best practices.
·Previous experience in project management and driving HR initiatives.
·An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust and influence key stakeholders.
·Ability to offer pragmatic and commercial advice, providing a proactive and flexible approach.
·Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
·High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
·Good IT skills, including MS Office and HR software.
HR Manager Benefits: ·A competitive Salary ·28 days holiday and additional holiday with length of service (pro-rata for part- time employees) ·Company Pension Scheme Private Health Care ·Free parking If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today Key Words: HR Manager, HR Super, HR Partner, Human Resources, people partner ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bideford, Devon, England
Start: 22/04/2024
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2024-04-22 11:03:13
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Engineering Supervisor Bridgwater£50,000 - 52,000 DOE We are looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor who will be hands on and responsible for the day-to-day management of a small team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers.
You will drive a continuous improvement culture within the maintenance team, providing a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.The successful Engineering Supervisors roles and Responsibilities: ·Deliver Reliability Maintenance strategy derived from OEM recommendations, in-service failure diagnosis and PPM frequency and continuously review asset performance to eliminate/reduce mechanical or electrical failures ·Co-ordinate and arrange Statutory plant inspections and ensure non-conformances and improvement recommendations are progressed in a timely manner, or items removed promptly from service until safe to use ·Continually review Critical Spare Parts inventory to avoid production losses through lack of availability of parts.
·Responsible for mechanical and electrical engineering services installations ·Management of mechanical and electrical engineering contractors ·Management of multiple projects to ensure achievement of goals on time and within budget ·Liaising with the Planning and Quality Department to ensure maintenance work is planned appropriately and compliance standards/customer requirements are adhered to ·Responsible for effectively managing the team and organising the workload ·Responsible for drafting Risk Assessments / Method Statements / Safe Working procedures with appropriate follow-up training and assessment to monitor adherence and practicality Responsible for delivering the requisite level of Planned Preventative Maintenance, refurbishment and replacement of process equipment to support the Operations team in delivering optimised plant availability and throughput ·Ensuring company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) policies are strictly adhered to ·Report all accidents, incidents and near misses at the time they occur Engineering Supervisors Qualification and Experience: ·Time served plus formal qualifications in an engineering discipline (HNC/HND mechanical or electrical).
·Previous experience of leading multi-disciplined teams in a fast-paced and changing environment to optimise plant performance.
·Experience of maintaining process machinery and other aspects of the job.
·An understanding of FMCG processing machinery and the ability to identify and rectify mechanical wear and processing issues would be advantageous.
·Drive improvement through strategy development, long-term planning, co-ordination of resources, and the development and implementation of major capital schemes.
·Good self-organisation and administrative skills and able to promote and motivate teamwork. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £50k - 52k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-22 10:29:52
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Production Operative - Bridgwater - £11.80p/h ·FMCG manufacturing Company ·Permanent role ·Rotating day shift Monday - Friday 6am - 2.15pm when on mornings and 2.00pm to 10.15pm when on the afternoon shift (37.5hrs) My client is leading FMCG manufacturer based on the outskirts of Bridgwater.
They are looking to recruit a permanent Production Operative to join their team at their modern manufacturing site.
Main duties of the successful Production Operative will be: ·Running of the production machines ·Operating, monitoring, controlling and cleaning all plant and associated equipment ·Mixing formulations that are used in the manufacturing process The successful Machine operator must: ·Have previous machine operating experience ·Be able to work in a fast paced environment ·Must ideally have previous Production experience, ideally in an FMCG, Food, Drink, Pharma environment Production Operative Benefits Full training given Free on site parking Uniform provided once probationary period complete.
Pension.
No weekend working This role is commutable from Bridgwater, Highbridge, Taunton, Yeovil, Burnham and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a production operative, machine op , production op, production line op, blender ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £11.80 - 11.80 per hour + .
Posted: 2024-04-22 10:16:30
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Fitters MateManucomm Recruitment are currently looking for a Fitters Mate, Labourers mate to work for a successful engineering manufacturing company based out of Bridgwater.
As the successful Lift Engineers Mate you will be joining a small family team and your day to day duties will include: ·Travelling away from home usually Monday to Friday helping an Engineer install lifts at various sitesTo be considered for this exciting Fitters Mate role you will need the following experience: ·Be happy to stay away Monday to Friday ·Be happy carrying out basic engineering / labouring tasks ·Ideally have a driving licence (you need to be 21 to drive their works van)The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, happy with nights away, willing to learn and have an interest in Lift engineering.
A background of engineering/ fitting would be helpful.
Previous construction site experience is an advantage - (Labourers Green Card or a Blue Skills Card) and although my client is happy if you wish to continue as a Lift Installers Mate, they too are also happy if you would like to develop your career further.This role is a Monday to Friday role.
Long hours, can be up to 12 hour days, with the salary being circa £34k (including OT / Time away) with the added benefits of 20 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), pension and free onsite parking.
You will also be paid your accommodation and a subsistenceIf this role is of interest, please apply asap ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £24k - 34k per year + .
Posted: 2024-04-22 10:15:20