Operations Shift Manager
Job: Operations Shift Manager
Location: Ledbury
Salary: £40,000
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours of work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (rotate) to Wednesday, Thursday 7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am
Summary:
Our client, an international manufacturing company, based in Ledbury is looking for Operations Shift Manager to join their busy team on permanent basis.
You will be responsible for the operation of all Factory areas on an assigned shift in terms of production output, quality, cost, delivery, technical, safety, and human resources, whilst respecting the defined goals. Manage all aspects of the shift through collaborative working with the other Shift Managers and functional leads for delivering, and where possible, exceeding, the key performance indicators within the operation. Strive to continually improve using Lean tools to reduce costs, improve production and quality. Accountable for performance of all shift team members to includes absence/holiday management and return to work, training and development with reviews and Team briefings.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
General and Task Management
Lead by example, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace is maintained at all times
Achieve the required company quality standards ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are monitored, and targets achieved. Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning
Production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications
Communicate with the teams by utilising the visual management, delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement
Undertake performance management responsibility for team members, conducting appraisals and giving direction to aid good performance
Lead and motivate the team to create a high-performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced
Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the Company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis
Manage the Production trials on shift.
Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows
Lead follow up investigations to customer concerns. Identify and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures. Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
Ensure all external and internal auditory standards and improvement requirements are met
People Management
Manage Manpower resource effectively to support customer delivery requirements and also Lean Manufacturing principles
Drive company Absence Control Procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels
Deal with all personnel issues on shift in line with Company Policy and Agreements
Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team
Manage time and attendance within Company procedures
Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure
Motivate and coach the team to operational success
Monitor the completion of tasks ensure good performance and record an appropriate system
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware
Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting
Provide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queries
Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
Relationship Management
Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
Interface with Production Scheduling to determine schedules for shift production
Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface with is maintained
Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements
MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES
FMCG - ability to react positively to rapid changes in priorities and short lead time orders.
Strong leadership required to manage a complex manufacturing operation with high levels of inter dependency between functions.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving
High level of numerical and analytical ability
Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilising appropriate interpersonal styles including leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction
Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues
Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives
Adaptable to change and varying situations
Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions
Strong people and performance management skills
Computer literate
Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Benefits:
6 x life cover, sick pay after completion of probationary period, pension - company contribution up to 8% to match employee pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, monthly Rewards off vouchers Food shopping, electrical etc, Reward platform with additional rewards to include hight street names, gym membership discounts, health cash plan & much more.
Closing date is 15 th of August 2022
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.
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Operations Shift Manager
Operations Shift Manager
Ledbury
Permanent – Full Time – Continental Shifts
Salary: £38-40k Negotiable depending on experience.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be working with a national specialist manufacturer to recruit 4 x Operation Shift Managers to join their operations team at their Ledbury site. Exciting opportunity with progression available for the right candidates.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the operation of all Factory areas on an assigned shift in terms of production output, quality, cost, delivery, technical, safety, and human resources, whilst respecting the defined goals. Manage all aspects of the shift through collaborative working with the other Shift Managers and functional leads (Printing & Finishing) for delivering, and where possible, exceeding, the key performance indicators within the operation. Strive to continually improve using Lean tools to reduce costs, improve production and quality. Accountable for performance of all shift team members to includes absence/holiday management and return to work, training and development with reviews and Team briefings.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
General and Task Management
- Lead by example, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace is maintained at all times
- Achieve the required company quality standards ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are monitored, and targets achieved. Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning
- Production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications
- Communicate with the teams by utilising the visual management, delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement
- Undertake performance management responsibility for team members, conducting appraisals and giving direction to aid good performance
- Ensure safe working practices are maintained and ‘Standard Operations’ adhered to
- Ensure that non-conformance is challenged, and countermeasures are agreed and implemented
- Lead and motivate the team to create a high-performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced
- Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the Company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis
- Manage the Production trials on shift.
- Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns to maintenance technicians
- Promote Total Productive Maintenance procedures to further improve the availability of the line
- Contribute to the improvement of working procedures by constantly looking for solutions to ensure the best productivity results of her/his machinery group and ensuring compliance with procedures, operating instructions and work instructions
- Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows
- Lead follow up investigations to customer concerns. Identify and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures. Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
- Ensure all external and internal auditory standards and improvement requirements are met
People Management
- Manage Manpower resource effectively to support customer delivery requirements and also Lean Manufacturing principles
- Drive company Absence Control Procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels
- Deal with all personnel issues on shift in line with Company Policy and Agreements
- Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team
- Manage time and attendance within Company procedures
- Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure
- Motivate and coach the team to operational success
- Monitor the completion of tasks ensure good performance and record an appropriate system
- Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
- Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware
- Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting
- Provide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queries
- Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
Relationship Management
- Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team
- Interface with Production Scheduling to determine schedules for shift production
- Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface with is maintained
- Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements
Self-Management
- Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
- Embraces personal challenge
- Confident, rounded thinking
- Is self-aware
- Is resilient, assertive, optimistic and open to change
- Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
- Actively Committed to team development
- High levels of motivation and action orientated
MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES
- FMCG – ability to react positively to rapid changes in priorities and short lead time orders.
- Strong leadership required to manage a complex manufacturing operation with high levels of inter dependency between functions.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving
- High level of numerical and analytical ability
- Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilising appropriate interpersonal styles including leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction
- Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues
- Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives
- Adaptable to change and varying situations
- Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions
- Strong people and performance management skills
- Computer literate
- Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Salary: £38-40k Negotiable depending on experience.
Benefits: 6 x life cover, sick pay after completion of probationary period, pension – company contribution up to 8% to match employee pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, monthly Rewards off vouchers Food shopping, electrical etc, Reward platform with additional rewards to include hight street names, gym membership discounts, health cash plan & much more.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Maintenance Engineer
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£37,000 - £42,000
Hours: 39 hours per week
Monday to Friday - 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm on a rotating shift basis.
Permanent Role
Profile
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a company based near Wigan. Due to expansion, my client is currently recruiting for a new Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
Key Duties
- To maintain a wide range of production equipment and machinery installations.
- On-line fault finding
- Introducing process improvements
- Participating in capital expenditure projects to increase outputs and improve efficiencies
- Development and introduction of a formalised preventative maintenance program
- To gain a wide, in-depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and Participate in continuous improvement activities to maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times, and improve labour recoveries
- Fault finding and repair of all plant, machinery, and equipment.
- Carry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment
- Liaise with external contractors
Essential Skills & Experience
- Will either be a time served fitter/engineer or have a City & Guilds certificate (or equivalent) in Mechanical Electrical Engineering including at least 17th Edition.
- Have experience in fault finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery, hydraulics, electrics, and other production associated systems.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work positively in a team environment.
- Strong health and safety knowledge.
- Competent to attempt most aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering with little direction.
- Experienced with the various types of PLCs and able to competently interrogate, fault find and program with little direction.
- Experienced with control systems and finding potential faults.
- Able to read schematic drawings and diagnose faults quickly & accurately.
- Experienced with all aspects of pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Competent using MIG, TIG and electric arc welding equipment.
- Experienced in continuous improvements techniques preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary with shift allowance
- Overtime
- Onsite parking
- staff uniform
- canteen
- Pension
- Death in Service Benefits
- Health Insurance Plan
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join an innovative company with a fun, friendly but professional working environment. They offer a competitive salary and generous benefits... if you feel that you fit the bill, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date is 12.9.2022 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of it’s client.
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Location: Gloucester
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0800-1700
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Summary:
Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead -Composites to join their team. The Technical Lead will manage the delivery of engineering projects within the Composite products business unit, this will include solution development, preparation of enquiry responses, de-risking activities, validation activities, product ionisation, development projects and improvement projects. The role will require project ownership from conception through to production.
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Basic knowledge of stress analysis by FEA & Hand Calc
Demonstrable experience in mechanical design engineering
Familiarity with composite materials desirable
Familiarity with aerospace and/or defence industry desirable
Excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a procedure driven environment
Eligible for Security Clearance
Benefits ;
- 26 days of annual leave
- 3% Employer Pension Contribution
- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover
- Cycle to work scheme
Closing date is 15 th of September 2022
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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Location: Gloucester
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Summary:
Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead to join their team. Technical Lead will act as technical authority for thermoplastic polymer film materials and manage new business development activities for the business unit. The team member will become fully conversant in the attributes and processing methods of a range of polymer materials. This will involve interpreting customer and regulatory requirements, ensuring our products align fully with them as well as leading product improvement initiatives to improve the quality and performance of our products.
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- A strong work ethic with good organisational skills and excellent punctuality and attendance.
- An ambition to succeed, develop professional skills, and make a positive impact.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive, inquisitive, quick to learn, and capable of multitasking
- A conscientious character who will always work in the best interests of The Company
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To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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Hawk 3 Talent are working with a large 'local hero' firm in Ledbury, Herefordshire to help expand their Conveyancing department with the addition of a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor 2 PQE. This firm hits the sweet spot between a large regional and high street firm and are true to their humble beginnings.
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To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to danny.wiseman@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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What you'll find here at this Legal500 recommended firm is a friendly and approachable environment of like-minded professionals all working cohesively to hit the departmental goals. Despite their cost-effective solutions and willingness to engage with clients of all backgrounds the quality of work is exceptional.
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