Unlock Your Potential as a Continuous Improvement Leader in Thriving Manufacturing Company!
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join an exceptional manufacturing powerhouse located in the heart of Thrapston as a Continuous Improvement Leader. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact and lead a dynamic team towards innovation and excellence.
Why Choose Us?
Elevate Your Career: This is more than a role; it's a chance to step into a leadership position that will define your trajectory. Our commitment to internal growth means this opening is the result of promotion – now, we're looking for an ambitious leader to carry our legacy forward.
Make a Holistic Impact: As our Continuous Improvement Leader, you'll spearhead transformative changes across our production realm and beyond. Your influence will ripple through the entire business system, driving improvements that align with our strategic goals and best practices.
Innovate with a Purpose: Bring your expertise to a team that thrives on generating fresh ideas. You'll work alongside a close-knit group of professionals, collaboratively identifying novel opportunities for enhancement. Your insights will redefine the way we operate.
Role Highlights
Shape Our CI Agenda: Take the lead in driving our company-wide continuous improvement journey. Your strategic mindset will guide our initiatives in line with our overarching business objectives.
Be the Catalyst for Change: Empower every level of our organisation with a culture of improvement. Your ability to foster change will be instrumental in our quest for excellence.
Drive Efficiency and Savings: Deliver tangible results by optimising processes and reducing costs. Your efforts will directly contribute to the realisation of our CI road-map.
Harness Lean Excellence: Utilise the latest lean manufacturing tools and techniques – from 5S to Kaizen and Six Sigma – to refine our operations and maximise efficiency.
Optimise Project Processes: Establish streamlined business processes that amplify the impact of our improvement projects. Your expertise will be key in optimising our operations.
What We're Looking For
Proven Path of Success: Your track record of driving and delivering Continuous Improvement projects is your testament to success. We value your achievements and want you to bring them to our dynamic environment.
Manufacturing Maverick: Your experience within a Manufacturing/Production setting makes you a key player in our growth story. Your familiarity with modern manufacturing and Process Improvement techniques (including 5S Visual Management, SMED, Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM) sets you apart.
Communication Champion: Your ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and finesse is essential. Combine this with your tech-savviness, and you're the complete package.
Team Player Extraordinaire: Collaboration is in your DNA. Your positive and influential attitude energises those around you. Your knack for teaching, training, and coaching the Lean strategy enriches our team.
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This Maintenance Planner position presents a fantastic opportunity to join a leading multinational manufacturer at their site based near Lutterworth. The Maintenance Planner plays a lead in the implementation of the site Maintenance Strategy, using SAP as the base infrastructure.The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for the delivery of and efficient running of preventative maintenance systems to ensure each process has an agreed planned maintenance and planned work schedule.This Maintenance Planner position is a site based Monday to Friday days only role (40 hours per week) meaning a fantastic work life balance with basic salary of circa £36K, plus benefits package. Main Responsibilities of Maintenance Planner:
Implementation and utilisation of SAP Maintenance Processes, including condition-based monitoring and introduction of MWI's (Standardised Format)
Review & Support MRP inventory across the site (min/max levels), opportunity for strategic consignment stock holding
Management of the planned maintenance process across site, issuing and assisting the Team Leader with issuing tasks and monitoring reactive breakdowns
Create and deliver monthly performance reports to support Team Leaders with managing Teams as well as shared data for the wider Operations Team
Deliver Training and Support as required (SAP Maintenance System)
Ensure stock availability, coordinate the implementation of Spares Kits being available as part of Planned Maintenance improvements
Essential competencies, skills and experience of Maintenance Planner:
Experience analysing & preparing cost-saving quotations using Maintenance and/or Process data analysis
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Good understanding and knowledge of Maintenance CMMS Systems Ability work with OEM /Suppliers to develop Equipment Maintenance Plan
Experience in the FMCG/Manufacturing background
Lean/six sigma qualifications
Experience of a target driven/KPI focussed production environment
Understanding of SAP (R3/S4-HANA)
IOSH/ NEBOSH certificate
Please apply now or contact dan.edley@e3recruitment for more information.....Read more...
This Maintenance Coordinator position presents a fantastic opportunity to join a leading multinational manufacturer at their site based near Lutterworth. The Maintenance Coordinator plays a lead in the implementation of the site Maintenance Strategy, using SAP as the base infrastructure.The Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of and efficient running of preventative maintenance systems to ensure each process has an agreed planned maintenance and planned work schedule.This Maintenance Coordinator position is a site based Monday to Friday days only role (40 hours per week) meaning a fantastic work life balance with basic salary of circa £36K, plus benefits package. Main Responsibilities of Maintenance Coordinator:
Implementation and utilisation of SAP Maintenance Processes, including condition-based monitoring and introduction of MWI's (Standardised Format)
Review & Support MRP inventory across the site (min/max levels), opportunity for strategic consignment stock holding
Management of the planned maintenance process across site, issuing and assisting the Team Leader with issuing tasks and monitoring reactive breakdowns
Create and deliver monthly performance reports to support Team Leaders with managing Teams as well as shared data for the wider Operations Team
Deliver Training and Support as required (SAP Maintenance System)
Ensure stock availability, coordinate the implementation of Spares Kits being available as part of Planned Maintenance improvements
Essential competencies, skills and experience of Maintenance Coordinator:
Experience analysing & preparing cost-saving quotations using Maintenance and/or Process data analysis
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Good understanding and knowledge of Maintenance CMMS Systems Ability work with OEM /Suppliers to develop Equipment Maintenance Plan
Experience in the FMCG/Manufacturing background
Lean/six sigma qualifications
Experience of a target driven/KPI focussed production environment
Understanding of SAP (R3/S4-HANA)
IOSH/ NEBOSH certificate
Please apply now or contact dan.edley@e3recruitment for more information.....Read more...
Quality Assurance Engineer with proven experience in the Aerospace / Manufacturing sector, strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and excellent knowledge ISO 9001 & AS 9100 (desirable) is required for a permanent position for a global company in the Oldham / Ashton-under-Lyne area. Competitive salary (DoE) plus excellent benefits, working 38 hours/week, Mon – Fri days (8:00am – 4:20pm). This is a fantastic opportunity, with security and long term career prospects.
Package:
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
38 hour week typically 8:00am – 4.20pm (core hours)
25 days holiday + bank hols
Company pension scheme
Profit related bonus
Job Objective: Under the guidance of the QHSE Manager, the QA Engineer will assume a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of company processes, products, and systems. The responsibilities will include, driving process enhancements, Problem solving and safeguarding the integrity of the management systems through leadership and analysis of data.
The successful Quality Assurance Engineer day to day duties will include:
Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies, providing analytical reports for management. Highlight key findings and propose recommendations that are proportionate to the risk.
Oversee and lead the customer complaints process, ensuring timely resolution within the business & team, and ensure effective communication with relevant departments.
Conduct regular internal audits as per the plan to assess compliance with quality standards EN9100 and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on customer requirements to ensure compliance within the Production environment.
Assist in general Upkeep & continual improvement of the QMS to ensure compliance to EN9100.
Develop inspection and risk management methods to analyse product quality in line with customer requirements such as MSA, FMEA, CPK.
Perform specification reviews to ensure our products align with the specified requirements.
Develop and provide training to staff on internal quality processes, standards, and best practices.
Ensure the protection of Company Intellectual Property and Customer Confidentiality.
Perform any other tasks and duties as required by management.
The ideal Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Co-ordinator will have the following experience, skills and characteristics:
Proven experience in a quality engineering role (preferably in an Aerospace environment)
Strong understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.
Experience in conducting internal and external quality audits to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
Proficient in creating and maintaining accurate quality documentation, reports, and records to facilitate traceability and continuous improvement.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ideally experience in ERP systems such as Navision or similar.
Knowledge of Quality toolbox including FMEA, Root cause investigations, Lean and Six Sigma tools & techniques.
Confident in the use of IT software (MS Office, QMS, Reports etc.) and strong administration skills.
Ability to carry out data collection and analysis resulting in identification of improvement opportunities.
Establish good level of cooperation with colleagues with colleagues and parent company.
Key Words: Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality Co-ordinator, Quality Technician, Quality Assurance, Quality Inspection, QA, QC, QMS, Quality Management System, ISO9100, AS9100, ERP, Navison, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Production, Advanced Composite Materials, Aerospace, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale
The successful Quality Assurance Engineer will need to be flexible as there will be a requirement to work additional hours as and when the business requires and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will also have the relevant qualifications and experience, be self-motivated, able to work under pressure, organised, analytical, logical, excellent communicator, work alone and also as part of a team.
If you are interested Quality Assurance Engineer and have the required experience please click on the apply now button....Read more...