Sarah Lane's jobs
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Agricultural Machinery Sales Manager (South East)
Reading
£35000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus, pension, home working
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Agricultural Machinery Sales Manager (South East) The Areas Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the sales process through the South East of England and have an existing knowledge of the agricultural machinery sector. You will sell product into the retail dealer network throughout the South East whilst working remotely and managing your own diary and appointments The Role: To effectively sell agricultural machinery spare parts into the South East distributor market To identify customer potential and pro actively manage 40 key accounts To develop a business strategy for smaller accounts to be co-managed by the internal sales team To plan all visits, including appointments with key accounts minimum one week in advance To manage (including initial sale, implementation and follow up) dealer showrooms To drive sales for new products and product management projects as set out in the annual business plan. Do you have the following ? Proven field sales and account management experience within the agricultural machinery sector. Experience of using a customer CRM and managing your own diary and sales process Excellent communication (written and oral) and be comfortable presenting to senior management
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Purchase Ledger Analyst
Exeter
£22000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, hybrid working
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Purchase Ledger Analyst The Opportunity: 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 via Excel, 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) 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.
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Digital Product Cataloguer
Cullompton
£22000 - £23000 per annum
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Digital Product Cataloguer An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Product Content Administrator to join a family-owned thriving business in the heart of Devon on an 6 month Fixed-Term Contract (but there MAY be an option for a longer term or permanent role within this growing business thereafter). As Product Content Administrator you will play a key role within the Product Content team, supporting on projects associated with a new website being developed and product categorisation. As such, you will need a keen interest in content, good attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively. An interest in the Digital world will be really useful. Key responsibilities of the role will include: Collate data sheets, imagery, and assets from brands Update amends throughout the year to ensure CMS systems are kept up to date Update website categories, collections, filters and assign product styles as appropriate Update positive/negative search terms across product styles Collate the product contents for brochures to ensure delivery of high-quality publications Assist in the pagination of brochures to agreed guidelines and work with colleagues to ensure correct placement for all product Assist in proofreading brochure to ensure accuracy and consistency to agreed style Coordinate distribution of proofs to brands, agencies and internal teams and track process Work closely with brands and internal teams to hit all agreed deadlines Produce monthly reports for example Google Analytics, Code Converter, Carriage Analysis, Brand Pagination Comparison, Competitor Comparison etc. Conduct market research and regularly review and comment on competitor activity Skills and Experience Required: Proven ability to work on multiple projects Proven ability to work with large amounts of data Good understanding of Excel for reports and analysis Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Photoshop skills for resizing images Some experience of proof reading Strong command of English Grammar and spelling Excellent time management and organisational skills Willingness to be part of a busy team and help others with marketing tasks Company Benefits: Discretionary profit-led quarterly bonus scheme. Company pension scheme. Company Sick Pay. Staff discounts. Charity fundraising events. An active staff forum. Cycle to work scheme. Subsided staff canteen. Social events including Summer BBQ and Christmas party. 22 days annual leave plus bank holiday (increases to 25 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service). Hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.
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Design Engineer (Automotive)
Northampton
£40000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Additional Christmas Holiday
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Design Engineer The Opportunity: If you are a Mid-Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with excellent skills in Solidworks and exposure to the automotive or motorsport industry, then we have the perfect role for you. You will work on both new product design and on the development of existing lines, and have interaction with automotive and motorsport customers, together with the entire production, quality and development teams. Job Responsibilities: Design of new & existing products, producing both 2D drawings/3D models for parts & assemblies Working with customer Engineering teams to design and develop fluid transfer systemsWork closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to ensure products and processes are designed for manufacture. Preferred Skills: Educated to HND level or above in Engineering discipline. Fully trained in Solidworks (and a working knowledge of CATIA would be useful). A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a Design role within an automotive component manufacturing company OEM Automotive experience advantageous 8.30-5.30 M-F with a 3pm finish on a Friday
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Production Improvement Engineer - Metalshop
Exeter
£32000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible hours policy,
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Production Improvement Engineer - Metalshop The Company: If you are a seasoned Metalshop Engineer with proven skills in improving production processes (especially with regards to punching, and folding within the metal shop area, and in the future any laser cutting) then this could be the ideal role for you! The role will require the Engineer to identify opportunities and implement improvements to make a measurable difference in achieving output and productivity levels, as part of the strategic targets across the production department. Working with the production manager and others, you will ensure successful identification and implementation of best manufacturing practise, achieving and maintaining an up-to-date, effective production area that achieves cost effective production of parts. Job Responsibilities: Identify, present and implement specific ideas for improving production output and/or productivity for the Trumpf 5000 punch, and LVD press brakes. Review new products for the Trumpf 5000 (PRF’s and samples) ensuring the designs are suitable for optimised punching, and develop new programmes for these components using latest best practice Working closely with the Punch Programmers achieve the very best support from Trumpf UK in maintaining and improving the operation of the punch and with LVD for maintaining and improving the operation of the press brakes. Identify, present and implement specific ideas to reduce down time and all non-productive time on the punch and press brakes. Implement improvements that can be demonstrated to have increased productivity, increased output, or reduced the cost of production. Support the Production Manager, Supervisors and team leaders in evaluating the strategic development of on-site manufacturing to achieve business goals. Work as part of the production team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise measurable performance and improve quality of delivery. Preferred Skills and Experience: HNC / HND or equivalent in an Engineering discipline preferred Experience in creating part programmes and punch “nests” preferred Experience implementing Manufacturing improvements and Continuous Improvement projects within batch manufacturing businesses Experience of working with sheet metal fabrications with an understanding of related manufacturing processes and limitations Project management experience and a track record of identifying and successfully implementing change Previous involvement in New Product introduction would be beneficial Experience of Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques, root cause analysis, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping and 8D would be beneficial 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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Sales Account Manager
Ilminster
£45000 - £52000 per annum, Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension
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Sales Account Manager The Company: If you are a proven Account Manager and Business Development specialist within a technical engineering environment, we would be VERY interested in hearing from you. You will be developing long term relationships and sales pipelines with OEM customers within the aerospace, aviation, automotive and industrial sectors. So experience within these market sectors, and involvement in a ‘technical sell’ are imperative. Job Responsibilities: To develop new profitable business opportunities through the production and execution of effective campaign and visit plans. To make regular updates of leads, projects and customer contracts within the sales information system. To project manage the launch of new business and prototypes. To check costings and prepare quotations and tenders for accuracy prior to submission to the customer and negotiate with customer to gain business. To manage the resolution of any customer concerns for example delivery and quality issues. To organize, attend and record regular customer meetings involving travel mainly in Europe. To generate sales forecasts and budgets. To monitor and report on performance against forecast, investigating any discrepancies that occur. Developing and maintaining a customer database of product information. Preferred Skills: It is necessary for applicants to have a good knowledge base in mechanical engineering in order to understand our product and the market potentials. This knowledge may be from further educational studies or from previous work experience with a technical product. The ability to demonstrate a proven successful track record of a similar role for a technical product Experience of large organisations with multiple sites and stakeholders. The ability to build strong business relationships, based on a good understanding of customer needs and a professional, positive approach A sound understanding of sales business processes within a quality management system such as RFQ, PPAP etc combined with a good working knowledge of contract terms and conditions Strong communication and influencing skills which ensure instant credibility and professionalism Highly motivated self-starter with strong organisation skills and a flexible approach to tasks, with the ability to lead multiple projects concurrently Competent in the use of spreadsheets and IT applications Ability to conduct business travel mainly within Europe
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Sales Account Manager
Honiton
£23500 - £29000 per annum, Benefits: Company and Individual Performance Bonus, Pension, Parking
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Sales Account Manager £23500 & Realistic £5K Bonus + Uncapped further commission If you have business development or sales account management experience and you are looking to work for a friendly and supportive business who offer excellent benefits as well as training and development opportunities this is a great a role worth exploring? A growing company with a fantastic reputation based in East Devon are looking for an Account Manager to join their welcoming and lively team. They are looking for a candidate who is highly driven, has an excellent aptitude for learning with first class relationship building skills. If you have a capacity for learning, and enjoy being challenged this is an opportunity to build upon your skills and grow a successful sales career. If you have any experience of selling within the building trade, the renewables sector, or within a technical environment, then we would love to hear from you. What you will be doing In this role you will be responsible for managing your own section of customers from initial contact through to point of order, developing your own enquiries from the point of lead creation through to order confirmation. You will need to be a team player, confident and driven towards ensuring that personal sales targets are met whilst contributing to achievement of the sales target. You need to have a high level of focus and motivation within the sales arena while maintaining an exceptional level of customer service. It's a very consultative, longer term, relationship building 'sell' (as opposed to telesales 'quick fix' selling), so will suit you if you are more consultative. Do you have Business Development experience. Account Management experience. Able to manage and prioritise a large workload to ensure high levels of efficiency and productivity. High levels of I.T literacy. Target driven and resourceful. Excellent levels of customer service. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Independent self-starter, able to work in a cross-functional team environment.
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Telesales BDM
Honiton
£23500 - £28500 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Business Development Consultant The commission is uncapped and targets are achievable. Are you looking for a sales role where you are providing excellent advice, a great service, whilst building and maintaining client relationships? If you are driven and looking to work for a friendly and caring business who will provide you with first class training and development to build a successful career whilst following a structured career path this may be a role worth exploring? If you're a highly driven candidate, with some proven sales ability, a capacity for learning, and a desire to follow a career path you may want to explore this opportunity further. Working for a market leader with an excellent reputation, the role is based within a friendly and welcoming team of talented and supportive people. Working within the business development department you will be responding to customers, building strong and solid relationships, whilst providing a thorough consultative service - Introducing new initiatives to engage with new and existing clients. Excellent training, development and structured career path will be available. To Succeed: Previous experience in a similar roles Experience in a sales environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent ability at building client relationship A desire to build a career with a first class business In return you will be rewarded with excellent training and development an excellent benefit package Working Hours: 8.30-5.15 Monday to Friday
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
South Petherton
£40000 - £44000 per annum, Benefits: Pension
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Maintenance Engineer The Company: If you are an experienced and knowledgeable Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer, then this could be the role for you! This is a busy, hands-on role which will call upon your full mechanical and electrical technical ability within both preventative and emergency repair in a busy production environment. In return, you will join a state of the art facility, working on cutting edge machinery and in a beautiful, relatively new building. Job Responsibilities: To assist the Engineering Manager with continuous improvement, by recommending changes that could prolong machine life, increase efficiency, reduce wastage and aid the smooth running of departments. Carry out Preventative Maintenance as required. Carry out Corrective Action as required. Taking responsibility for the control of the parts store, ensuring that correct parts are kept in stock to prevent and minimize downtime of machines. Liaising with any departments necessary to ensure the smooth running of the production facility and minimising downtime by prioritising engineering issues. Ensure that documentation for Corrective Action and Preventative Maintenance are filled out correctly. Assist with Facilities Maintenance and Development. Preferred Skills: You’ll be an all round maintenance engineer with proven experience of working within a production / manufacturing environment. Experience working in a GMP regulated facility or similar (BRC, ISO 9001, BETA NOPS) is desirable but not essential. Candidates must also have a good level of IT knowledge to operate the ERP system and ideally an interest in future technology and equipment to ensure our business continues as a state of the art manufacturer. Personal Attributes: Practical approach to problem solving. A can do attitude. Associated Benefits: Competitive salary, day working (Mon-Fri) and a range of benefits including excellent pension scheme, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Working Hours: Standard working hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday, however flexibility is essential to support the business at peak times and conduct out of hour’s maintenance / engineering operations.
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Health & Safety Advisor
Braunton
£28000 - £32000 per annum, Benefits: Company Pension
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The Company: If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a strong background within manufacturing or production, then we have an exciting Devon based opportunity for you. You will conduct H&S investigations, reviews and develop and implement systems accordingly. You will provide advice and guidance to the company and their employees across all levels of this established yet expanding North Devon business. Job Responsibilities: • Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement across the company and the wider group in order to deliver all Health and Safety requirements. • Raising the operational standards via your H&S (and even Environment and Quality if this is your forte) recommendations in order to contribute to the development and effective improvement of operations. • Carry out management system audits and inspections and manage a programme of corrective/preventative actions. • To support with coordination and completion of ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 audits and support operational teams with any external audits. • Development and completion of HS&E Statutory Health, Safety and Environment Compliance audits. • Support the delivery of manager and supervisor level company health and safety inductions. • Providing internal training and coaching to operational teams in specific subject matters. • Identify any operational and regulatory risks, escalating as appropriate and provide competent advice and recommendations. Preferred Skills: • NEBOSH, IOSH • 3 years minimum experience in a similar role • You must also possess honed analytical skills, essential for quality control duties Personal Attributes: You must be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative; Abledemonstrate good time management skills with the ability to prioritise; Be able to identify emerging problems and proactively develop solutions with an awareness of business needs; Have an investigative mind with attention to detail; Possess a high level of numeracy and literacy with strong verbal and written communication skills Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Thursday, 8.30-1 Friday
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Sales Manager - Trade and Interior Designers
London
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Performance Bonus
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Sales Manager of Bespoke Furniture INTO the Interior Design Market The Opportunity: We are excited to be working with this leading furniture manufacturer, partnering their search for a dynamic and ambitious Sales Consultant who will work throughout London and the Home Counties, promoting the Saxon brand to high quality interior designers and consultants. You will be working with an incredibly diverse product range selling primarily to Interior Designers in this field based, home working role (although there is an office in Chiswick for you to use as well). If you have a good network of clients already within the Interior Design sector, and would like a change of product to a high end, British made range of interiors products, then this could be just the role you now seek. The Role: This is a newly created position which will require you will pro-actively sell to residential interior designers throughout London and possibly into the Home Counties. As a result, any prospective candidate will need to have considerable experience in this area alongside an extensive network of interior design contacts. Ideally this experience would be in upholstered furniture, however we are open to conversations from candidates that have ‘related’ experience. You will need to be extremely self motivated, sales hungry and driven, as it will be down to you to create your own opportunities and sales. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity that offers a large degree of autonomy. With the bespoke nature of our furniture production, aligned with our quality and service, if presented to the right Interior design contacts, we believe this offers great potential. Personal Attributes: Proven experience of selling quality products to a wide network of residential interior designers. The ability to manage your own time and diary Ideally, be a driver and car owner A good communicator. Well-presented and confident. Associated Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, and a sales bonus with an on target earnings of £35000 Working Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
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Customer Support Specialist
Exeter
£22000 - £26000 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, which is a busy, growing sector and highly successful in the current global market. You will work in a small team of 6, and deal with all enquiries, via 'live chat' 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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Social Media & Digital Content Executive
Cullompton
£28000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Cover and Subsidised Staff Canteen
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Social Media and Digital Content Executive Job Description Working directly with the Marketing and Digital teams, you’ll be the voice of the brand, effectively communicating with customers and potential customers through engaging, concise, and clear content creation for our digital platforms (website and social media channels) and progressing into blog or feature pieces as required. You’ll help to build brand enthusiasts and convey a positive brand presence in everything that you do. You’ll manage and grow engagement on our social media platforms, exploring strategies and current best practice to extend our reach and gain followers and brand advocates. You’ll recommend new social media channels for the business and then manage these, develop digital content and website copy to support the creation of new tools and features within the business’s digital portfolio. Job Responsibilities: Digital copy and content creation: Be responsible for the creation and amending of key digital content on our website to showcase our ever growing and developing suite of digital tools and services Copywriting: A confident copywriter and social media expert, as a natural team player you will work alongside of a strong team of senior marketers (digital, brochure, design, and campaigns) and support the team with your expertise and advice on their copy and content creation for campaigns.Be responsible for the creation and amending of key digital content on our website to showcase our ever growing and developing suite of digital tools and services. Social media: Lead, develop, and own the Facebook page and Instagram account for the business, with posting support from the Marketing Assistant. Monitor engagement and successes, whilst working with the Marketing Team to incorporate our supplier brands activity to complement the business communication. Data and reporting: Have confidence and proficiency with social media platforms and supporting tools (Hootsuite etc.). Evaluate the effectiveness of all social media activity and produce clear reporting of performance back to the management team. Projects and Marketing Planning: Lead on social media strategy development, conduct market research to identify market requirements for current and future social media campaigns and content creation. Undertake continuous analysis of market trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of the competition. • Keep up to date with social media trends, new web-based marketing, website designs and features, to apply to your content writing and to feed back to the team where appropriate to create ideas for website traffic generation and online order growth. Also be up to date with current community trends, innovations, and opportunities. Preferred Skills: We’re looking for someone with at least 2-3 years’ experience running active social media channel, a natural communicator with excellent digital copywriting skills and someone who is a natural people person, empathetic and customer centric. You‘ll be a self-starter, willing to use initiative to prioritise time effectively, be organised and have a strong attention to detail. It’s important that you’re confident and comfortable working with data, analysing, researching, and making data-lead decisions. You’ll be able to clearly demonstrate inventiveness and brilliance in developing copy and content. A confident copywriter and social media expert, as a natural team player you will work alongside of a strong team of senior marketers (digital, brochure, design, and campaigns) and support the team with your expertise and advice on their copy and content creation for campaigns. A marketing qualification or relevant experience, experience in a social media role, including the launch of a social media platform for a business (preferably B2B), combined with experience of creating web-based content and copy for websites all required. 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: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday - Hybrid working can be available for this role, 2 days office based, 3 days home working, once fully up to speed.
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Renewable Office Manager
Honiton
£46000 - £48000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Company Bonus and Individual Bonus
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Design Manager The Company: The leader of our design and production capability who fosters our four company values whilst engendering a customer-centric technical culture. This role is the operational custodian of our product and service offer and is responsible to ensure that the capacity and capability of our fulfilment team exists to deliver customer satisfaction and accelerated growth at optimal speed and efficiency. You will be a first class Manager of a Technical Team of Service Delivery Experts, ideally within an engineering environment. Your knowledge of Quality Systems will be highly relied upon, as will your strategic yet hands on management approach. Job Responsibilities: People Management: you will be an effective and empowering manager of 20 staff within a technical and design environment. Design and Fulfilment: to drive and continuously improve our renewables system production processes to ensure bespoke design drawings, efficiency calculations, system fulfilments and bills of materials. Process: to ensure compliance with the scheme is met whilst delivering the customer promise. Quote and Design Software Systems : to ensure all systems are fully functional and that a continuous improvement plan is being followed based on feedback from customers and employees To manage and onboard new products in liaison with the product development department To simplify and systemise all business processes in order to deliver operational improvements but only where there is a benefit for - or no impact to - the customer To ensure customer feedback relating to design and production is properly understood, tasks and initiatives are prioritised and smart objectives are delegated, owned and delivered and subsequent improvements are measured and reported. To coach, mentor and support the department to achieve personal, team and organisational success and to identify and support individual areas for improvement in order to fulfil potential Assume a leadership role across the business ensuring strategy and cultural development in line with our brand Preferred Skills: Motivational leader with a track record of developing others and driving performance within a technical engineering design environment Excellent problem-solving skills are essential Understanding of building practices is important Championing of customer service best practice is key Must be highly motivated and energetic with an ability to operate in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities Experience with production processes and lean continuous improvement is desirable 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 Company Summer and Christmas Parties 10% membership discount for LED leisure Working Hours: 8.30-5.15 Monday to Friday
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Northampton
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, 24 days holiday, early finish on a Friday
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Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive) The Company: Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with experience within an automotive manufacturing environment? Perfect, then we have a superb role, which can be undertaken in either Exeter or Northampton. You will take responsibility for the effective Quality Management of suppliers in this automotive environment. Job Responsibilities: Measure, monitor, control and communicate supplier performance. Carry out effective Quality management of suppliers from cradle to grave. Deal with non-conforming product from suppliers and driving to root cause using 8D, etc. Continual supplier development to drive continuous improvement and cost effectiveness. Conversant with ISO9001 and IATF16949 External and internal auditing – preferably VDA 6.3 & VDA 6.5 Regular travel to suppliers will be required – both UK and overseas Preferred Skills: Qualified or time served in Supplier Quality Assurance Experience of problem solving tools – 8D, 5Y, etc. Experience of managing suppliers in an automotive environment APQP experience including FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc. Conversant with ISO9001 and IATF16949 PersonalAttributes: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to liaise with staff, customers – from board room to shop floor. Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe Excellent communication and IT skills. Associated Benefits: Company Pension Working Hours: 8.30-5.30 M-F, 8.30-3 F
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Exeter
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, 24 days holiday, early finish on a Friday
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Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive) The Company: Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with experience within an automotive manufacturing environment? Perfect, then we have a superb role, which can be undertaken in either Exeter or Northampton. You will take responsibility for the effective Quality Management of suppliers in this automotive environment. Job Responsibilities: Measure, monitor, control and communicate supplier performance. Carry out effective Quality management of suppliers from cradle to grave. Deal with non-conforming product from suppliers and driving to root cause using 8D, etc. Continual supplier development to drive continuous improvement and cost effectiveness. Conversant with ISO9001 and IATF16949 External and internal auditing – preferably VDA 6.3 & VDA 6.5 Regular travel to suppliers will be required – both UK and overseas Preferred Skills: Qualified or time served in Supplier Quality Assurance Experience of problem solving tools – 8D, 5Y, etc. Experience of managing suppliers in an automotive environment APQP experience including FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc. Conversant with ISO9001 and IATF16949 PersonalAttributes: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to liaise with staff, customers – from board room to shop floor. Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe Excellent communication and IT skills. Associated Benefits: Company Pension Working Hours: 8.30-5.30 M-F, 8.30-3 F
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Junior Project Manager
Exeter
£30000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA
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Project Manager The Opportunity: We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to work across all areas of the business and take control of the planning, direction, implementation and documentation of all aspects of the projects worked on. This includes defining the testing approach and timeline, training the business users on providing their testing plan and scenarios, liaising with the IT teams to ensure on-going alignment, coordinating testing execution and managing sign-off and go live decision process with the relevant parties. Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement Project Management tools Take ownership of strategic projects as identified by the PMO Manager. Build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders Plan and implement projects in order to assist in the continued growth of the business as they move through an extensive and long term transformation period. Help define project scope, goals and deliverables, define tasks and required resources and manage project allocation resources Create schedule and project timeline and track deliverables Present to stakeholders on progress, problems and solutions Manage project related documentation,evaluate and assess result of project Personal Attributes: Project Management experience and knowledge within a multi functional business environment. Team player, positive attitude and problem solvers. Attention to details, highly organised, able to communicate and present information clearly. Excellent communication and administrative skills Experience of working with Project Management software tools desirable. 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: 9-5.15 Monday to Friday – hybrid working available
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Category Buyer
Tiverton
£32000 - £34000 per annum
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Category Buyer The Company: Your role will be to source services suppliers within this manufacturing environment, negotiate competitive pricing structures and subsequently monitor and manage ongoing vendor relationships. The role does involve some CapEx equipment buying and could involve the buying of IT equipment, facilities management services and so forth. Job Responsibilities: Conduct strategic sourcing activities for your defined commodity groups using the company’s category management toolkit, to derive term contracts, manage supply base and instigate supplier continuous improvement programmes. Manage all commercial aspects of the vendor relationship. Negotiation and agreement of prices and commercial / contractual terms for supplier services contracts. Reporting on vendor performance as required. Monitor performance of a portfolio of vendors and take appropriate actions to address any performance failures. Preferred Skills: At least 3 years procurement experience, preferably (but not essentially) from a manufacturing background e.g., Automotive, FMCG industries CIPS or equivalent qualifications preferred but not essential Computer literate in Microsoft applications including Work and Excel Knowledge of business enterprise resource planning (ERP) and also procurement technologies (e.g., eSourcing platforms) would be desirable Understanding of supply contracts, ideally including IT and FM (legal and commercial aspects) An understanding of budgets and financial matters in a manufacturing environment Working Hours: 8.30-5 Mon-Fri
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Goods In Team Leader
Cullompton
£28000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Subsidised Canteen, Parking, Staff Discount
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Goods In Team Leader The Opportunity: To lead the Goods In Administrative team of 3, and all relevent activities. This will include managing the Purchase Ledger function accurately reviewing and processing of goods received, purchase order and supplier invoice documentation to provide accurate stock and margin financial records. Your team will ensure timely and accurate supplier invoice payments can be made, and you maybe required to provide management information and analysis on this data. This role is part of our Finance team reporting to the Financial Controller Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to day running of Goods In Admin activities which include: process the Goods In documentation on a day to day basis after delivery has been administered by the warehouse team to ensure records are maintained. Match Goods In delivery documentation to Purchase orders on the system in a timely manner to ensure accuracy and provide up to date information for Purchasing. Process necessary invoices promptly for payment once matched to goods received to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Chase credits due for goods returned or inaccurate process used to ensure they are refunded or credited. Support and drive continuous process improvement for activities performed by the Goods In Admin team. Experience Required: Direct line management experience for a team of a similar size (3) within a Goods-In Admin or Purchase Ledger function. Ability to identify and make process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy Good IT skills – including Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Good written and verbal communication skills.Good level of numeracy and literacy Hours: Ideally full time, 38 hours per week, 8.30-5 Monday to Friday (part time of 4 days per week maybe able to be considered)
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Product Administrator
Cullompton
£22000 per annum, Benefits: Pension, Life Cover and Subsidised Staff Canteen
Responsibilities:
Product Administrator The Opportunity: Working within the small and newly set up New Product Development team, you will be the main Administrative Support to the NPD team and as well as assisting the Purchasing Team in adhoc administrative tasks. The ability to multitask and prioritise will come naturally to you and is going to be a key skill to help you move your focus between these two shared departments. Your ability to organise information and implement processes will be key as you manage the flow of new products going out of the business. ANY exposure to shipping or freight (or the moving of goods worldwide) would be highly beneficial. Job Responsibilities: Maintaining our internal critical path through the product development cycle, keeping key dates and information updated across multiple spreadsheets. Develop and maintain a new shipping tracker as required, ensuring all PO and Shipment dates are reported correctly across own brands and existing brands and liaising with shipping and freight forwarders externally. Booking parcel dispatch and collection for the NPD team and monitoring courier tracking in and out of the business. Assist the NPD team in creating and maintaining technical packs and product sheets for each style developed. Liaising with marketing as required on product launches and photography, calling in samples and logging available samples, setting up shoot spreadsheets and trackers. Work closely with the Purchasing Team and Warehouse to facilitate repeat orders on Own Brand product. Assist in the research of new product areas and categories, both in terms of sourcing product and potential manufacturing partners. Communicate and liaise with manufacturers, freight forwarders, shippers and all third parties on shipping dates and progress. Preferred Skills: Strong administrative, organisational and multi-tasking skills (minimum 5 years commercial experience) Excellent use of Excel, Word and Outlook is essential. Any previous experience within a freight forwarding or import role would be useful. Ability to communicate well at all levels. Ability to work cohesively within a small team and take on challenges as they present themselves. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment. Good numerical skills 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: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday in an office based role within a superb working environment
