My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for an Inventory Coordinator - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:As an Inventory Coordinator you will take a hands-on role in making sure the company has all the products, materials, equipment and supplies needed to operate efficiently in ways that are aligned to established policies and standards. You will also oversee inventory management processes and resolve any issues that arise.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:• Ensuring materials requirements are clearly identified and communicated to the Supply Chain Team.• Creating efficient mechanisms for stock management and materials scheduling.• Ensuring the speedy and accurate processing of PO receipts, MOs and dispatches.• Arranging logistics for Returned goods.• Improving packaging, reducing waste, cost and environmental impact.• Improving storage and stock management.• Developing materials categorisation and coding.• Leading annual stock-takes and perpetual inventory checks.• Contributing to the development of the effectiveness of the ERP system.• Eliminating data errors and their sources and develop error checking reports.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• A flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work to varying priorities and deadlines in order to meet the needs of the business.• Strong ability at decision making and problem solving.• A positive, professional attitude and a desire to complete tasks to the highest standard.• A team player willing and able to collaborate actively and effectively with colleagues, gaining respect from those around them.• A strong communicator at all levels, with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Self-motivated with a proven ability to perform under pressure.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable experience of materials or production control in an engineering or electronics environment.• Experience of using an ERP system (ideally SAP, Odoo).• Familiar with MS office applications.• Able to analyse data using Excel.Desirable:• Able to provide examples of having implemented improvements within Supply Chain.Package:Salary to c£35k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Inventory Coordinator - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for an Inventory Coordinator - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:As an Inventory Coordinator you will take a hands-on role in making sure the company has all the products, materials, equipment and supplies needed to operate efficiently in ways that are aligned to established policies and standards. You will also oversee inventory management processes and resolve any issues that arise.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:• Ensuring materials requirements are clearly identified and communicated to the Supply Chain Team.• Creating efficient mechanisms for stock management and materials scheduling.• Ensuring the speedy and accurate processing of PO receipts, MOs and dispatches.• Arranging logistics for Returned goods.• Improving packaging, reducing waste, cost and environmental impact.• Improving storage and stock management.• Developing materials categorisation and coding.• Leading annual stock-takes and perpetual inventory checks.• Contributing to the development of the effectiveness of the ERP system.• Eliminating data errors and their sources and develop error checking reports.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• A flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work to varying priorities and deadlines in order to meet the needs of the business.• Strong ability at decision making and problem solving.• A positive, professional attitude and a desire to complete tasks to the highest standard.• A team player willing and able to collaborate actively and effectively with colleagues, gaining respect from those around them.• A strong communicator at all levels, with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Self-motivated with a proven ability to perform under pressure.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable experience of materials or production control in an engineering or electronics environment.• Experience of using an ERP system (ideally SAP, Odoo).• Familiar with MS office applications.• Able to analyse data using Excel.Desirable:• Able to provide examples of having implemented improvements within Supply Chain.Package:Salary to c£35k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Inventory Coordinator - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
Reporting into the Operations Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.
THE ROLE:
Supervisor of a Transport department - including a team of drivers, planners & operatives.
Standing in for the Operations Manager when they are away from the business.
Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Transport Planning.
Engagement of your team.
Thinking commercially at all times.
Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
This role will be working 6am to 3pm (Monday to Friday) but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e CPC Management course) will be provided
THE PERSON:
Transport operational experience.
Able to commute to & from Haydock on a daily basis.
Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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Reporting into the Operations Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.
THE ROLE:
Supervisor of a Transport department - including a team of drivers, planners & operatives.
Standing in for the Operations Manager when they are away from the business.
Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Transport Planning.
Engagement of your team.
Thinking commercially at all times.
Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
This role will be working 1pm to 10pm (Monday to Friday) but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e CPC Management course) will be provided
THE PERSON:
Transport supervisory experience.
Able to work 1pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.
Able to commute to & from Gloucester on a daily basis.
Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.
HOURS OF WORK:
Monday Night to Friday Night (8pm to 5am) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.
THE ROLE:
A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 40+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the North West and beyond.
Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Thinking commercially at all times.
Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
This role will be working Monday night to Friday night but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e. CPC Management course) will be provided
THE PERSON:
Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
Able to work nights circa 8pm - 5am (Monday to Friday) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.
Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
Able to commute to & from Wigan on a daily basis.
Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for a Head of Quality - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:You will take a lead role in managing the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that customers receive product to the highest standard of quality possible. You will be involved in facilitating successful new product introduction through the manufacturing facility. The role also requires driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation ensuring that problems are prevented, whilst always ensuring a customer focus throughout the organisation, and ensuring product is correctly released to necessary standards.This role reports to the Head of Operations and has the following direct reports: Senior Quality Engineer, Junior NPI Engineer and Quality Engineer (including HSE).There may be minimal requirement for national and international travel, primarily to undertake supplier audits, evaluation and NCR Fault/Fact Finding.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:Provide leadership to the quality department and team. Manage, develop, and motivate an effective Quality team.• Manage all aspects of Organisation's Quality.• Own and lead the business ECN (Engineering Change Note) Process.• Work with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Logistics to integrate Quality objectives into business objectives.• Lead coordination with engineering, product management and operations to implement manufacturing plan for products.• Own process to monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.• Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.• Maintain a strong relationship with Product Management to understand business product roadmap and status.• Develop Quality Improvement strategies for the Organisation.• Monitor Business Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events in order to drive an overall improvement.• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits where necessary.• Ensure the auditing system is fit for purpose across the Quality Management System. Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits as necessary to ensure compliance with processes, policies, and expectations.• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results.• Drive Quality consistency of procedures across all sites/hubs (UK, USA, Mainland Europe).• Assist/help maintain all HSE facility related compliance.• Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives. Partake and contribute to cultural change utilising appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, Kaizen, etc).• Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving COPQ improvement across various functions and levels within the Organisation.• Ensure that all process required for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.• Chairing and organising Management Reviews with the use of established KPIs to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality Department.• Promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation and develop effective customer relations.• Maintain and assist in developing systems required for Environmental Regulatory compliance.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• Continuous Improvement Skills such as PFMEA, FMEA, SPC, 8D.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Demonstrable organisational, planning and program management skills with careful attention to detail.• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities while working effectively in a team.• Driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and ability to shine a light on problems and facilitate teams on taking appropriate action.• Ability to communicate ideas with clear understanding of audience and gain commitments that are critical to the success of the organisation.• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.• Greenbelt, Blackbelt and/or Lean Expert Certification preferred.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in an Electronic Engineering Environment AS9100, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, ISO14001 previous Quality Management experience, (Automotive & Military Customers, Supplier Management), plus having completed successful improvement projects.• Experience working in Electronic Manufacturing Environments.• Degree educated (preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience in lieu.• Strong influencing skills at a senior stakeholder.Desirable:• Demonstrable experience at leading an implementation of QM change• Black Belt accredited to Lean Six Sigma• Experience of leading an improvement project in customer qualityPackage:Salary to c£65k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Head of Quality - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
My clients in North Bucks have an immediate requirement for a Head of Quality - Electronics.This role is commutable from Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St. Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford.My clients are a world leader in in the design, manufacture and continuous improvement of wireless condition monitoring solutions. Their technology is used in 35 countries in rail, construction and mining. More than 30,000 sensors were installed last year, helping users manage ground and structural movement, landslide risk, geotechnical behaviour, rail track movement and much more.Main Duties & Responsibilities:You will take a lead role in managing the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that customers receive product to the highest standard of quality possible. You will be involved in facilitating successful new product introduction through the manufacturing facility. The role also requires driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation ensuring that problems are prevented, whilst always ensuring a customer focus throughout the organisation, and ensuring product is correctly released to necessary standards.This role reports to the Head of Operations and has the following direct reports: Senior Quality Engineer, Junior NPI Engineer and Quality Engineer (including HSE).There may be minimal requirement for national and international travel, primarily to undertake supplier audits, evaluation and NCR Fault/Fact Finding.Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following:Provide leadership to the quality department and team. Manage, develop, and motivate an effective Quality team.• Manage all aspects of Organisation's Quality.• Own and lead the business ECN (Engineering Change Note) Process.• Work with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Logistics to integrate Quality objectives into business objectives.• Lead coordination with engineering, product management and operations to implement manufacturing plan for products.• Own process to monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.• Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.• Maintain a strong relationship with Product Management to understand business product roadmap and status.• Develop Quality Improvement strategies for the Organisation.• Monitor Business Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), customer complaints, and other Quality indicators and drive projects to eliminate recurring issues as well as address special events in order to drive an overall improvement.• Implement effective process and product control strategies such as PFMEA, control plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Production Part Approval Process, Layered Process Audits and Finished Goods audits where necessary.• Ensure the auditing system is fit for purpose across the Quality Management System. Perform Internal ISO and Supplier Quality audits as necessary to ensure compliance with processes, policies, and expectations.• Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results.• Drive Quality consistency of procedures across all sites/hubs (UK, USA, Mainland Europe).• Assist/help maintain all HSE facility related compliance.• Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives. Partake and contribute to cultural change utilising appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, Kaizen, etc).• Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving COPQ improvement across various functions and levels within the Organisation.• Ensure that all process required for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.• Chairing and organising Management Reviews with the use of established KPIs to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to assess any improvement opportunities for the Quality Department.• Promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation and develop effective customer relations.• Maintain and assist in developing systems required for Environmental Regulatory compliance.Relevant Skills & Competencies:Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies:• Continuous Improvement Skills such as PFMEA, FMEA, SPC, 8D.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Demonstrable organisational, planning and program management skills with careful attention to detail.• Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities while working effectively in a team.• Driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and ability to shine a light on problems and facilitate teams on taking appropriate action.• Ability to communicate ideas with clear understanding of audience and gain commitments that are critical to the success of the organisation.• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.• Good computer skills with competency in using MS Office suite and other software as necessary.• Greenbelt, Blackbelt and/or Lean Expert Certification preferred.Relevant Knowledge & Experience:Candidates should assess their suitability against the following essential and/or desirable relevant knowledge and experience:Essential:• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in an Electronic Engineering Environment AS9100, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, ISO14001 previous Quality Management experience, (Automotive & Military Customers, Supplier Management), plus having completed successful improvement projects.• Experience working in Electronic Manufacturing Environments.• Degree educated (preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience in lieu.• Strong influencing skills at a senior stakeholder.Desirable:• Demonstrable experience at leading an implementation of QM change• Black Belt accredited to Lean Six Sigma• Experience of leading an improvement project in customer qualityPackage:Salary to c£65k, negotiable for a candidate with extremely well matched skills & experience.Workplace Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions.Life Assurance scheme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Tech Purchase Scheme.Learning & Development scheme including a variety of training courses.To apply for this Head of Quality - Electronics role in North Bucks please contact us ASAP!....Read more...
