Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Manufacture

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will define, develop & implement equipment, processes and standards of working for application within the production environment.

Forming part of the company global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work cross functionally with Product Design and Testing, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Plant Maintenance and Quality functions and be instrumental in ensuring robust design and development of manufacturing and production systems and processes in a planned and intentional manner, working ahead of business operational requirements strategically.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000 - £43,000 (dependant on experience)
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s 
• The chance to join a very successful hypergrowth business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar qualification
• Working experience in a high speed, high pressure electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment within a Manufacturing Engineering function is essential
• Hands on experience in use and application of PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow tools
• Strong track record in continuous improvement and project management
• Experience of Industrial design and Engineering (Factory layout, assembly process development)
• Proven aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to work with commercial acumen and consideration within manufacturing design and development

About you

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be a process led, proactive and pragmatic engineer with a good eye for detail
• Good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication
• Able to demonstrate experience in an electro-mechanical environment at a practical level, preferably in a similar industry
• You will have a background in process design and development that includes a strong understanding of whole-of-factory level impact and commercial considerations with regard to large change projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and delivering manufacturing programmes for process, equipment, tooling and factory layout improvements, as well step-change ground-up projects
• Engineering solutions for manufacturing and production that deliver benefits in efficiency, quality and accuracy both today and for the future state
• Managing and planning product changes (quality cost and time justification for and against within manufacturing, supporting NPI as part of a cross functional business wide team)
• Future design and development of factory layout scenarios and process flow design in line with operational strategy
• Supporting production engineering with longer term continuous improvement projects
• Development of manufacturing standards, processes and measures in line with the business performance that can be translated globally across Operations

Desirable Experience

Any of the below would be useful but aren’t essential:
Experience in using AutoCAD or similar plant layout design CAD software, Working knowledge of production lean methodologies and associated tools i.e. OEE, TPM, 5S, Experience of working with quality management systems within manufacturing and production, Practical application of industry standard problem-solving tools i.e. 8D, 5Y, Team and project leadership experience in similar environment or role, Background and experience in automation solutions for production in similar industry or environment, Experience in jig and tool design, Ability to read and produce engineering drawings

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. 

The Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) will report to the Chief Financial Officer who needs a right-hand person to support the management and development of the finance function. 

The core role is the production of financial accounts / reports but in parallel ensure the finance systems and processes are robust and scalable.  

This role is office based – Monday to Friday. 

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000
• 39 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:30pm, 4:30pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

This role is commutable from: Lichfield, Tamworth Cannock, Walsall, Burton upon Trent, Derby

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that you can demonstrate day-to-day manufacturing accounts experience or Production Accounting experience
• You will be a fully qualified Accountant - CIMA or ACCA 
• Experience of Peoplesoft or Coins accounting packages and construction/ engineering experience would be an advantage
• You may be required, periodically, to visit job sites and regional offices.

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Key Responsibilities

• Full preparation and control of the production and manufacturing accounts
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of regular group reports including monthly management accounts, cash reporting and quarterly statutory consolidation
• Working with site teams and the shared service department to review and understand monthly costs whilst improving reporting accuracy
• Periodically visiting job sites
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of year end accounts and group consolidation (IFRS)
• Compliance activities: audit, tax and statutory returns
• Provide technical accounting guidance where needed re UK/international GAAP
• Support Chief Financial Officer in preparation of plans/forecasts and on adhoc commercial projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a world leading engineering manufacturer, with over 45 years of experience. You will be working on technically complex products and assemblies for flagship UK projects and programs.

The Project Engineer will be the primary technical lead of designated projects. You will be the point of contact with the customer and will ensure that designated projects are delivered on time, right first time and within cost targets. This will be achieved through strong technical leadership, liaising with all other business functions to ensure manufacturing best practice is embedded throughout the project.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 7:30am – 4:30pm, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

This role is commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Chesterfield 

Project Engineer Candidate Requirements
Please Note: Due to the security level of the projects the business work on, British Nationality is required for this role.

• Project Engineer experience within a precision engineering business in a regulated industry
• Qualified to HNC level minimum - someone who is Apprentice Trained would be ideal. 
• You will have a precision engineering background, exposure to machining - someone with previous hands-on machining experience would be perfect
• Experience of manufacturing routings
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies
• Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
• CAD/CAM experience in a relevant software package would be an advantage
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project

Candidate Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative
• Good eye for detail

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review
• Engineering & Planning
• Deliver project commitments on time
• Continuous Improvement
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Quality Management System
• Pro-actively assist the Document Quality Team with creation of Documentation Packs for designated projects

An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company. 

The Steelwork Estimator must be familiar with and fully comply with the requirements of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems. You will be required to perform all the necessary functions required to fulfil the duties of a Steelwork Estimator including but not limited to the below:

• The main works the Steelwork Estimator must be able to undertake is steelwork platforms, walkways, access ways complete with stairs, handrails, etc, structural buildings and cladding, rail, constructions, rail, MOD, utilities, nuclear.

Salary and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
• 8:00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Essential Skills of the Steelwork Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within steelwork / metalwork / fabrication.
• Technical knowledge of structural designs and materials for relevant industries
• Good level of numeracy and grammar
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Time management skills enabling multiple tender enquiry management
• Commercial awareness of the goals of the company
• Ability to seek out additional project work
• Excellent phone manner both internal and external
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Competent user of Exchequer system 
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Disciplined approach to administration of documentation

Key Responsibilities

• The Steelwork Estimator will review technical drawings and initial scope of works for all enquiries.
• Ensure all relevant industry standards and procedures are available for enquiries.
• Develop a bill of quantity for all steelwork and associated products within a given tender.
• Forecast fabrication, metal finish and installation requirements of projects.
• Ensure any formal programs for the project received from customers are filed with tenders, to allow successful project management.
• Consider all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems requirements for tenders.
• Produce final tender documents including full cost base and scope of works.
• Update the Enquiry Management Access database with all relevant information.
• Make projects live on Exchequer when orders are confirmed.
• Store tender related documents on the T: drive within the customer related directories.
• Liaising with clients to confirm works and attending sites to complete surveys when necessary.
• Agreeing specifications of work with clients and making adequate notes to enable the manufacture and installation of projects.
• Periodically contacting customers to chase up tender acceptance.

This is a long-standing, well-established, successful business who are part of an international group with leading positions in the design, manufacture and supply of products and services to global markets. 

The businesses production works based in Derbyshire is home to their semi-automated steel structures manufacturing plant.

Graduate Estimator Role Overview

The business is looking for a determined individual, who is eager to learn and develop within an ever-growing business by joining their Estimator team.

This opportunity will suit a candidate with an engineering or similar degree background. An interest in estimating would be great, any past exposure to estimating would be perfect, but training and support will be given.

On offer is a role where you can learn and develop your technical and estimating skills and can further your career within this sector.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £25,000 - £26,000
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing to 31 days after 5 years continuous service (inc. 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Company shares scheme (eligible after 6 months continuous service)
• Private medical care (eligible after 6 months continuous service)
• Life Insurance (eligible after 6 months continuous service)
• Access to Rewards Gateway Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Commutable From: Clay Cross, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Matlock

Candidate Requirements

• The Graduate Estimator will have an interest in estimating - any exposure to steel / fabrication would be advantageous.
• A level of AutoCAD experience / ability to read drawings would be very useful. 
• Customer focused with good communication skills.
• Handling of quotes.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve set budgets and goals.
• Analytical Skills with a positive Focused Approach.
• Strong Team Player.

Key Responsibilities 

• The Graduate Estimator will establish customer requirements from CAD drawings and documents.
• Preparing and submitting quotations in detail for the costs of items to be supplied.
• Getting quotes from third party suppliers.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors, authorities etc.
• Researching costs of materials, transport, Labour.
• Preparing Contract bids.
• Using a digital platform, contracts finder based on algorithm / Boolean search.
• Maximising Opportunities.

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
• The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham

Role Overview

This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. 

You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation. 

As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.

The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement. 

You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.

Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements 

• Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to work, tactically and operationally.
• Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business.
• Proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
• Commercial and financial acumen, with sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated “global mindset” with the ability to think across disciplines, industries, cultures and scenarios.
• High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
• Good presentation and communication skills. 
• High level of Excel competency. 
• Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
• Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel.
• A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
• Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.

Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities

• Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
• Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
• Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
• Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
• Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
• Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
• Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements