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31-32 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1NS
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Operations Director - Furniture
£75000 - £80000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus, Company Car or Allowance
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Operations Director - Furniture Manufacturing This well established, UK Manufacturer of high end, quality household furniture is seeking a hands-on, experienced Operations Manager to work at Director level. You must come from a hands on furniture making / upholstery background, and have proven people management and strategic commercial management skills. The Role: The post requires a strong ability to focus on quality, safety, cost and production efficiency, on time delivery, yet at the same time have the ability to deliver business improvement. You will oversee the use of labour (70 staff), equipment and materials to ensure maximum efficiencies and on time delivery in full (both UK and overseas). · Responsible for creating and implementing best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, process, and procedures to aid and improve business performance. · Part of the senior management team which determines all business decisions. · Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for manufacturing across both the upholstery and frame making sites. To include: o Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process o Prepare the annual manufacturing budget and forecast and all capital expenditure proposals, manage the budget from inception through to completion. o Produce monthly and quarterly analysis on production costs against budgets and track key performance indicators. · Lead, develop and implement cost productivity programs across all areas of responsibilities. · Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability. · Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take appropriate action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities. · Champion and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and quality ensuring the final product meets stringent quality standards and customer specifications. · Manage the requirement for a highly skilled workforce in a challenging labour market. · Report on manufacturing activities on a regular basis to fellow directors ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant key performance indicators. Skills Required: · 10+ years’ experience leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective strategies, policies, processes, and systems. · Well versed in lean manufacturing systems and process such as six sigma. · 5+ years’ operating in a board level position/influencing at a strategic level. · Bachelor’s degree or other relevant qualifications. · Strong character, with exceptional leadership, organisation, project management and interpersonal skills. · Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets and financial reporting. · Ability to engage and manage key stakeholders and suppliers. · An excellent communicator with strong influencing skills and the proven ability to communicate plans, timelines, and priorities. · Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group · Demonstrable record of continuous improvement in the context of the manufacturing process. · Experience of implementing and/or working with an ERP system. With the company currently in the process of introducing a new ERP system, it is expected the Production Director will play a critical role in the implementation and adoption of the new system across multiple functions of the business including production, purchasing and logistics. · Strong analytical skills. · Confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels. · Resilience, optimism, self-motivated, work well under pressure and be open to change. Associated Benefits: Basic salary in the region of £75000-80000 Bonus potential Car
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Customer Support Manager
Exeter
£35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Customer Support Manager The Opportunity: The Customer Support Manager will supervise a team of 5 technical Customer Support and Internal Sales staff, who provide a first class service to our UK customers within the agricultural sector. Job Responsibilities: • You will manage a team of 5 Customer Support Specialists, who in turn, provide technical support, advice and expertise (on agricultural machinery parts) • Creating a “can do” culture in customer problem solving and resolution • Execution of appropriate customer promotions provided by marketing teams • Create opportunities for further sales with outward calling “Buddy System” • Resolve customer requirements same day through liaison with other internal departments • Continual review of processes and resources to optimise customer experience • Motivation and management of the team of 5 staff Responsibilities: • Ensure service levels of the team of 5 Advisors meet customers’ requirements (e.g. answering phone, live chat and email). • Manage the team with training and information as required • Meeting team targets for answering incoming calls, email and webchat • Execution of promotions and out calling • Overseeing the administration processes for pricing, credits, orders etc. • Managing, motivating and recruiting a team of customer oriented Support Specialists (within an agricultural supply environment) • Continual review of processes to improve the customer experience • Plan and support exhibitions and events such as customer open days Personal Attributes: You will have previous experience of managing a team of Customer Service or Sales Advisors The ability to lead, mentor and motivate others. Excellent communication and administrative skills Good database skills and general MS office. Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Subsidised critical Illness medical insurance plan Company profit share scheme, following 2 years service. Working Hours: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday
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Customer Support Specialist
Exeter
£22000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Customer Support Specialist The Opportunity: The Customer Support Specialist is responsible for providing a first class service to our UK customers within the agricultural sector. You will work in a small team of 6, and deal with all enquiries, via email and phone and be pro-active in your approach to the communications. This isn’t a sales based role, but you will need to be thinking about increasing business opportunities throughout your working day. Job Responsibilities: • Focus on customer support and service • Provide technical support, advice and expertise (on agricultural machinery parts) • Assist marketing teams in building appropriate promotions • Create opportunities for further sales • Resolve customer requirements same day through liaison with other internal departments Main Responsibility/Tasks: • Answering incoming calls, fax, email and webchat • Process sales orders and direct ship orders • Offer technical advice and up sell • Basic invoicing • Create awareness for current special offers • Assist with building promotions • Assist with pricing • Any other reasonable duty to support the function. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and administrative skills Good database skills and general MS office. Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Subsidised critical Illness medical insurance plan Company profit share scheme, following 2 years service. Working Hours: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday
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IT Manager
Honiton
£45000 per annum, Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays 10% membership discount for LED leisure
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IT Manager The Opportunity: The IT Manager is the senior IT professional on site, reports to the Finance Director and is part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role leads and assumes overall accountability for ensuring that the company’s CRM, software systems and IT infrastructure are robust and meet the needs of the business both now and in the future. Your Responsibilities: Maximise the company's efficiencies by ensuring the IT team of 3 respond in a timely manner to cases raised by the wider business Analyse IT cases to understand root causes and use this insight to drive improvement Oversee and actively get involved in the administration and maintenance of the company’s essential CRM / ERP system Understand departmental needs and utilise software to improve operational efficiency and data accurately Plan projects, communicate progress and work with project teams to deliver on time, in full and on budget. Continually coach, motivate and develop an IT team of three, including an apprentice, to deliver a highly skilled service with the needs of the customer paramount Ensure each member of the team is provided with the appropriate level of support and training to drive their interpersonal and technical development Carry out regular 1:1s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews with the team to drive performance and engagement Preferred Skills: Extensive skills and experience of running a CRM/ERP system (ideally in a Netsuite environment) Experience of supervision or management of people within a full service IT environment Experience of working in a subsidiary of a PLC Experience of working with cloud based infrastructure such as Azure as well as local infrastructures Personal Attributes: Highly motivated with a positive attitude and solutions-based approach to problem solving Confident decision-maker, organised and diligent with high personal standards of integrity Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment Associated Benefits: Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri
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Design Engineer (Fixture / Jig)
Exeter
£28000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, 24 days holiday, early finish on a Friday
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Production Planner / Materials Controller The Opportunity: If you are an experienced Tooling Design Engineer, with experience of Solidworks and Jig / Fixture Design Knowledge, and would like a role working within the automotive and industrial sectors, then this could be your dream role. This dynamic, Exeter based company manufactures in ten facilities globally and supplies customers around the world with a unique combination of design, innovation, reliability and outstanding service. If you're a hands on Design Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply now. Job Responsibilities: Your primary role will be to design fixtures / tooling to aid in the manufacture of assemblies. You will design checking fixtures and components (to be 3D printed) using Solidworks (and some CATIA) Qualifications/Experience Educated to HNC level or above in Design Engineering. Fully trained in Solidworks (ideally with a working knowledge of CATIA) A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Design role within a manufacturing company (ideally Automotive, Aerospace, or Marine). Jig/Fixture & SPM Design Knowledge. Have a keen attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Associated Benefits: Free parking Subsidised Canteen A very sociable company environment: with staff parties and additional Christmas holiday! Working Hours: Hours 8.30-5.30 M-F with a 3pm finish on a Friday
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Content Marketing Co-Ordinator
Exeter
£24000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance
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Content Marketing Co-ordinator The Opportunity: If you have some marketing experience, and a passion for, creating interesting and captivating content in an in-house marketing role, then this could be just the job you seek. You will work in a fast paced, agile manufacturing business with a vast range of products, in a B2C and B2B environment. Your role will be varied, offering exposure to the whole marketing mix, but with a focus on communications across a variety of marketing channels. Job Responsibilities: Co-ordinating all aspects of regular retailer communications (using CRM data), including excellent written communications and co-ordination of direct mail and EMS content Co-ordinating the lifecycles of our extensive range of brochures Writing new or updated brochure copy (both printed and digital) All aspects of proof reading and the maintenance of information accuracy across brochures, letters, price lists and point of sale Assisting in the co-ordination the company’s marketing videos, including: video scripting and video creation with external videographer, voice over planning and video file maintenance both online and off Looking for creative ways to enhance and providing keyword rich copy with the aim of increasing web traffic across our many websites Supporting the Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator in their task of updating web copy to ensure all information is accurate and reflective of key marketing messages Aid in the organisation of any exhibitions Supporting the Senior Communications & PR Officer with PR content where required Preferred Skills: Education to A level or preferably Degree level Experience in a marketing/copywriting environment advantageous Experience of utilising CRM highly advantageous Experience of online marketing communications techniques Understanding of SEO techniques and writing for web audiences Associated Benefits Competitive Salary 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Product Administrator
Cullompton
£20000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Cover and Subsidised Staff Canteen
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Product Administator You will be working in the busy product content team within the in-house marketing department. This team are responsible for the on-going maintenance of content and asset collection for approx. 3500+ styles. This is a key role in the team and requires excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collate, maintain and manage all product and brand information on a large product database within the company's website. This role is initially offered on a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity. Job Responsibilities: Produce and manage all data sheets for both on and offline products ensuring effective capture of information for all systems Update amends manually throughout the year to ensure information is kept up to date and amends recorded on spreadsheet Update website categories, collections, filters and assign product styles as appropriate Assist in the pagination of brochures throughout the year to agreed guidelines and work with colleagues to ensure correct placement for all productCollate and coordinate the product contents for brochures to ensure delivery of high-quality publicationsProofread all brochure and marketing materials to ensure accuracy and consistency to agreed style Preferred Skills: Proven ability to work on multiple projects whilst working with large amounts of data Proficient withn all programmes in Microsoft Office, including Excel Experience of proof reading Strong command of English Grammar and spelling Photoshop skills for resizing images would be ideal Associated Benefits: Statutory pension Discretionary bonus based on profitability Health care and life assurance after one years service 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Subsided canteen Working Hours: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday Salary: £20000
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Junior Buyer
Exeter
£23000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Junior Buyer The Opportunity: As a Junior Buyer within this global distribution company, you will work alongside a number of procurement professionals and be responsible for the management of 20+ suppliers across the UK and Europe. The role will involve management of vendor relationships and working closely with the team of global Commodity Managers to deliver value for the business. It will important that you have previous experience in a purchasing function and an understanding of the procurement process. You will be a strong communicator and able to work in a fast paced environment. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the delivery of Purchasing cost reductions through effective sourcing and negotiation with suppliers. Work with individual commodity managers on global sourcing strategy. Identify and communicate supplier diversity opportunities for a given commodity. Develop supplier relationships in existing and new territories. Continuous search for new suppliers according to different commodity strategies. Analyse vendor performance failures, identify causal factors and implement appropriate corrective actions. Preferred Skills: Experience in a similar purchasing role Experience with a high volume manufacturing or trading company Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and negotiation skills Numerate with good database skills in Excel (to v-look up level) and a general knowledge of MS Office applications Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Subsidised critical Illness medical insurance plan Company profit share scheme, following 2 years service. Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday
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Brand Marketing Executive (3 days per week)
Cullompton
£28000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Cover and Subsidised Staff Canteen
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Brand Marketing Executive Are you seeking a challenging part time role (3 days per week, 22 hours) as a Senior Marketing Executive? We have a superb opportunity within one of Devon’s most successful owner-managed businesses as part of their in house, full service marketing department. Working within the marketing team you will develop and market the company’s own brand and service portfolio from brand positioning through to multi-channel marketing collateral; including website, social media, email, brochures, photography and more. Job Responsibilities: Create and establish, with the New Product Development team, a relevant and compelling brand mission statement, and brand position to apply to all marketing and advertising collateral Input to marketing strategy development for the own brands, conduct market research in order to identify market requirements for current and future marketing activity to maximise brand awareness and sales Evaluate the effectiveness of all campaigns and activity to then present performance back to the management team with trends, observations and suggestions Plan budgets for sign off and manage budgets post sign off for all activity Identify brochure and printed and digital asset requirements to support the marketing and presentation of the brand. Plan and deliver market leading own brand marketing campaigns online and offline to achieve objectives set by the Campaigns Team Manager/New Product Development Team/Business Preferred Skills: A marketing qualification or 3-4 years relevant marketing experience Can demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of brand creation from positioning, architecture, naming and logo creation Evidence of the ability to deliver inventive campaigns and creative which is on brief and on message Inventive copywriting and proof-reading with strong command of English grammar and spelling. Proven experience in brand campaign planning and budget management Experience of DotDigital or similar email creation and scheduling platforms desirable. Working knowledge of SEO and Google analytics. Associated Benefits: Statutory pension Discretionary bonus based on profitability Health care and life assurance after one years service 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Subsided canteen Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week or flexible options available). Salary: £16,800 (£28k FTE)
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Design Engineer
Martock
£25000 - £27000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, holiday
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Design Engineer Are you a talented Mechanical Design Engineer, with experience using Solidworks, then this Somerset based could be the perfect opportunity for you. It is a permanent job, and will require somebody to be in the office within this busy engineering company on a daily basis. Candidates must have experience in Solidworks and either live in the vacinity already or be prepared to relocate to the Somerset area. Job Responsibilities: You will be required to work closely with the Commercial and Project teams to ensure new products/projects are delivered on time and in budget, whilst closely supporting your client base offering design support and technical advice. Close liaison with suppliers will be essential to ensure products are designed for manufacture and meet all technical & commercial requirements. Your key role will be to design new and develop existing products, producing both 2D drawings/3D models for parts & assemblies. Preferred Skills: Educated to HNC level or above in Design Engineering. Fully trained or experienced in Solidworks. A minimum of 2 year's experience in a Design role within a manufacturing company. Some experience of working within the disability, automotive or vehicle conversion sector, or a closely related industry desirable. Working Hours: 8.00am to 5.30pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-3pm Fri To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Sales Manager (Heating Solutions) - Nottingham
Nottingham
£40000 - £50000 per annum
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Sales Manager (Heating Solutions) - Nottingham The Company: If you live in the Nottingham Area and have experience selling heating solutions to installers, then this would just the perfect job for you. If you’re looking for a supportive office network who can feed you with top drawer leads, together with a well established client list, then please do get in touch. We are looking in the NG postcode area only as we need them to be fairly central to the position. Job Responsibilities: Co-ordinate with the internal sales team to identify, qualify and target potential installer and / or contractor prospects Provide a first-class service to enquiries generated through marketing activity and selected cold-call prospects to ensure all potential prospects are familiar with the company’s product offer. Support installers through their first system purchase for the next 12 months to improve retention and repeat purchase conversion rates over the period. Support the Trade Business Development Managers in the effective identification and support of new installers or contractors purchasing with the company, through their first year, supporting progression on to our Registered Installer Network wherever appropriate. Build effective relationships with the company’s regional Field Service Engineer(s) to ensure support for their installer customers. Preferred Skills: Field sales management experience, ideally within the renewables / heating sector. Well-developed interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills within an installer network and / or contractors. Heating and ventilation industry knowledge. Under-floor heating and renewables experience is desirable. Personal Attributes: Able to manage and prioritise the workload of a remote team to ensure efficiency and productivity across the group. Independent self-starter. Excellent levels of customer service. Valid UK driving licence. Associated Benefits: Company Car Mobile and Laptop Commission structure (c£5K per annum) Individual Performance Related Bonus up to 2% of salary Up to 3% matched pension contributions 23 days holiday (rising to 28 with tenure) plus bank holidays Company Summer and Christmas Parties 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday
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Netsuite Systems Analyst
Exeter
£40000 per annum, Benefits: 25 days holiday, bonus, pension
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Systems Analyst - Netsuite The Opportunity: Are you an experienced Netsuite Systems Analyst looking for a responsible and interesting role? If you have experience of supporting and developing CRM / ERP systems (ideally Netsuite) from initial inception through design, testing, implementation, training and support, then we would love to hear from you. Experience Required: Have a full understanding of CRM / ERP Systems and ideally a sound knowledge of Netsuite. Able to train people in systems and processes. Able to plan and manage projects influencing team members from both inside and outside the business to meet the objectives they have been set both on time and on budget Select the best vehicle to meet the needs of the specification, code the solution, test it, resolve any defects and follow up, post implementation, to ensure the needs of the specification have been met. Preferred Skills: Experience in Netsuite or CRM / ERP administration management on a day to day basis Experience in Javascript and HTML Relationship management with 3rd party suppliers & support Inquisitiveness and interest to learn
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Senior Buyer
Exeter
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Senior Buyer The Company: Whilst predominantly working out of this global organisation's head office in Devon, as Commodity Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of international suppliers who support, and facilitate, the current and future goals of this hugely successful company. Your role will be to source suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing structures whilst ensuring that maximum quality standards are maintained, and subsequently monitor and manage ongoing vendor relationships. Using your ability to source new suppliers, negotiate contract and your ability to manage successful supplier relationships will all be fully relied upon. Job Responsibilities: Manage all commercial aspects of the vendor relationship. Negotiation and agreement of prices and commercial / contractual terms. Reporting on vendor performance as required. To minimise the Company’s spend on materials, services and components, conducive with maintaining adequate quality standards and delivery performance. To maximise on supplier capabilities to determine alternative materials, component designs, tooling, quality standards and delivery packaging where appropriate. To extend the concept of supplier quality assurance to enable materials and components to be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business. Communicate the philosophy of ownership and responsibility at source to the vendor base. Monitor performance of a portfolio of vendors and take appropriate actions to address any performance failures. Actively participate in new product development teams to influence the design in the use of materials and which will give lowest cost, best quality within shortest time. Preferred Skills: You will be an experienced Buyer and Supplier Manager, ideally possessing experience within a high volume Manufacturing or trading company (this would also hopefully either involve Electronic or Hydraulic component purchasing) International trading experience essential. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills Excellent negotiation skills You must be CIPS qualified with a minimum A Level standard of education Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Continuous Improvement Administrator
Exeter
£30000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 23 days holiday (increasing to 26 days with
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Continuous Improvement Officer The Opportunity: Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager of this large Exeter based manufacturer of high quality British products, you will focus your attentions on the process improvements within the commercial and operational function of the business. This will mean undertaking CI assessments on various administrative functions, and making recommendations for process improvements throughout the entire operation. You will be expected to deliver on strategic targets coaching, training and assessing others working across departmental boundaries leading multi-functional teams through process improvement projects. Working with the relevant departments to develop, set the pace and implement business transformational change and continuous improvement strategy with sensitivity towards the organisational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes. Job Responsibilities: Lead, with the CI Manager, the creation and implementation of best practice operational processes and procedures to aid and improve organisation performance. Develop a robust culture for waste reduction and process improvements Implement and support cultural change across the organisation and drive business improvement Lead Kaizen events to methodically action business improvements Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Preferred Skills: Relevant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Waste Reduction methods Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification advantageous Background in process improvement or project management Personal Attributes: Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Commercially and financially aware High degree of computer literacy, particularly able to use Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and other communications software such a MS Teams Proven stakeholder management and communication skills Associated Benefits Competitive Salary 24 days holiday, increasing to 27 days based on yearly service, plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme Life Assurance Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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HR Officer
Exeter
£24000 - £26000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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HR Officer Working for a global engineering organisation supporting the UK operations and some global remote locations in all aspects of recruitment and selection, employment law, employee relations, and the provision of HR advice to all 300 employees in the Exeter operation. You will work with an inspiring HRBP and be an extremely hands on generalist with a ‘can do’ attitude. Ideally you’ll be CIPD 5 minimum and offer a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar HR generalist role. Job Responsibilities: • Liaise with and support managers regarding recruitment. • Advise and administer interview and selection process including taking an active part in interviews. • Preparation of offer letters and contracts of employment. • Manage pre-employment checks i.e. right to work in the UK. • Give appropriate HR advice to ensure individuals and the company adhere to employment legislation, safeguarding the company’s duty of care. • Support managers in disciplinary and grievance matters. This may include investigations, guiding and advising managers during a hearing, taking appropriate notes and confirming the outcome. • Support and guide managers on absence management and performance management issues • Maintain the employee data system for European subsidiaries • Assist the HRBP on gathering and preparing data for the annual salary review and bonus scheme process • Support on projects as required • Support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist and provide cover for this role when necessary Preferred Skills: Ability to interact with others with sensitivity and diplomacy Excellent PC literacy (Microsoft Office) Strong time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands Personal Attributes: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships Ability to influence others and decisions Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative Associated Benefits: Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members) Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday
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Demand Analyst / Data Analyst
Exeter
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Data Analyst - SQL As a key member of the Forecasting and Planning team, the Analyst is responsible for using SQL (and laterly Python) to build the forecast and inventory system of this global distribution business. Responsibilities: Deliver business process change and improvements using SQL code within the company's planning system. Work collaboratively with Sales and Product Management teams to agree sales forecast Validate and enter the sales forecast into the company's planning tool Review Planning Parameters within the company's ERP systems, to achieve accurate forward plan and optimal inventory Analysis of data to identify issues and demand exceptions Publish and review department KPIs, investigate root cause and take appropriate corrective action Support network design reviews to ensure product flows are optimal Introduce process improvements to maximise forecasting effectiveness & efficiency Skills & Ability SQL coding and data analysis experience Database experience using MS Excel or Access Ideally supply chain or production planning experience Strong analytical skills Employee package consists of: - 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) - Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members) - Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)* - Cyclescheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)* - Staff purchases (cost +10%)* - Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service.
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Procurement Planner
Exeter
22000-28000
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The Company: The role is responsible for the replenishment of a number of large warehouses worldwide, via the communication with vendors over a huge selection of products. The position will manage the whole procurement process, from PO creation to receipt exception management with our extensive international supply base to ensure timely receipt and high fill rate achievement levels. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all purchase requisitions are approved and converted to purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods Resolve or escalate inbound supply issues to relevant departments and/or management Keep records relating to the key stages of each procurement activity via Excel and ERP so excellent data integrity skills are required. Ensure data integrity with our system landscape Support product launches and promotional activities by ensuring sufficient and timely stock availability Be the first port of call to resolve all critical supplier issues and work with procurement management to implement strategies to avoid issues reoccurring Support the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures necessary to ensure a continuously smooth supply chain Skills: Experience in raising purchase orders and managing supplier delivery schedules. Experience in direct procurement and / or commodity management. Working knowledge of procurement best practice. A continuous drive to improve procurement and planning processes. Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) Personal Attributes: Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to plan and organise effectively Good analytical and problem solving skills A methodical and structured approach to work. IT competence including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel user skills The Benefits: Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday – due to Covid-19 this role will predominantly be home based, until the situation improves and it will then return to an office based position on the outskirts of Exeter. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Metrologist / CMM Operator
Exeter
£25000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Additional Holiday for Christmas Shutdown, Subsidised Canteen
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Metrologist / CMM Operator Are you an experienced Metrologist with excellent CMM Operating skills, within a precision engineering environment? Then our client is an Automotive manufacturer and they could offer you the next role you now seek to fully utilise these skills. Job Responsibilities: Writing calibration / verification programmes from CAD model. Gauge / tooling calibration / verification to CAD programmes. Maintain calibration database (Gagepack software). CMM measurement of Manufacturing fixtures. Calibration of handheld equipment. Use of Measuring and Checking equipment. Control of documentation. Communicationg with and co-ordinating external calibration contractors. Preferred Skills: 5 years experience in a CMM operating role in an automotive or other precision engineering environment. Experience of using portable arm (Romer) type CMMs. Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Familiar with use of hand held measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience of measurement/inspection of automotive or precision components an advantage. An understanding of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 Quality Systems. Experience of working within a Quality Assurance Department . Personal Attributes: Attention to detail Excellent communicator Computer literate with the ability to generate dimensional reports. Preferably hold an engineering qualification. Associated Benefits: Company Pension Additional holiday for Christmas shutdown Subsidised staff canteen on site Working Hours: 8-5 Mon-Thurs, 8-3.30 Fri To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
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Demand Analyst / Data Analyst
Exeter
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Data Analyst - SQL As a key member of the Forecasting and Planning team, the Analyst is responsible for using SQL (and laterly Python) to build the forecast and inventory system of this global distribution business. Responsibilities: Deliver business process change and improvements using SQL code within the company's planning system. Work collaboratively with Sales and Product Management teams to agree sales forecast Validate and enter the sales forecast into the company's planning tool Review Planning Parameters within the company's ERP systems, to achieve accurate forward plan and optimal inventory Analysis of data to identify issues and demand exceptions Publish and review department KPIs, investigate root cause and take appropriate corrective action Support network design reviews to ensure product flows are optimal Introduce process improvements to maximise forecasting effectiveness & efficiency Skills & Ability SQL coding and data analysis experience Database experience using MS Excel or Access Ideally supply chain or production planning experience Strong analytical skills Employee package consists of: - 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays - Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) - Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members) - Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)* - Cyclescheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)* - Staff purchases (cost +10%)* - Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service.
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Supply and Demand Planner
Exeter
22000-28000
Responsibilities:
The Company: The role is responsible for the replenishment of a number of large warehouses worldwide, via the communication with vendors over a huge selection of products. The position will manage the whole procurement process, from PO creation to receipt exception management with our extensive international supply base to ensure timely receipt and high fill rate achievement levels. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all purchase requisitions are approved and converted to purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods Resolve or escalate inbound supply issues to relevant departments and/or management Keep records relating to the key stages of each procurement activity via Excel and ERP so excellent data integrity skills are required. Ensure data integrity with our system landscape Support product launches and promotional activities by ensuring sufficient and timely stock availability Be the first port of call to resolve all critical supplier issues and work with procurement management to implement strategies to avoid issues reoccurring Support the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures necessary to ensure a continuously smooth supply chain Skills: Experience in raising purchase orders and managing supplier delivery schedules. Experience in direct procurement and / or commodity management. Working knowledge of procurement best practice. A continuous drive to improve procurement and planning processes. Your Excel skills must be very strong (pivots, v-look ups) Personal Attributes: Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to plan and organise effectively Good analytical and problem solving skills A methodical and structured approach to work. IT competence including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel user skills The Benefits: Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised) Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday – due to Covid-19 this role will predominantly be home based, until the situation improves and it will then return to an office based position on the outskirts of Exeter. To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.
