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WRS are pleased to announce that we have moved to larger newly refurbished offices we are now based at;
2 South View Roade Northamptonshire NN7 2NS
Weetabix bought by China’s Bright Food http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17935661
Restaurant Managers UK wide £25-30k + c£10k Bonus + Full Autonomy & Support to deliver Results & achieve your Potential call 07787 40 88 44
WRS are seeking a Production Manager £40k in Bucks on an initial 6 months contract.
Samworth Brothers pushing for £1 billion turnover http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Samworth-Brothers-pushing-for-1bn-turnover
Fire at Carlsberg brewery in Northampton – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-14392283
Buyer Non Food Inventory & Services c£40k + Car + Bonus + Benefits – Berkshire call WRS to discuss on 07787 40 88 44
Export Sales Executive £17-19k an excellent opportunity to establish your career within a branded FMCG environment
Maintenance Engineer £25k Oxon Day Shift Call WRS to discuss 07887 40 88 44
2x Electrical Engineer £29k + o/t Northampton Day Shift PLC skills (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley) Call WRS on 07787 40 88 44
NAE required for a branded Food Manufacturer c£30k + Bonus – Call 07787 40 88 44 to discuss in more detail
Engineering Maintenance Manager £40k Norfolk
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international food manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £200 million. Producing and selling fresh food and drinks across several categories this business has an extremely strong track record and is experiencing a period of significant growth. A great opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Manager. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing all maintenance activities on site, ensuring the plant and building fabric meet business and legal requirements. You will be required to manage and maintain department KPI’s & performance to meet business requirements. Manage the daily provision and the development & training of maintenance and engineering personnel and implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will report into the site engineering manager. In addition to managing your team an d budget you will also be required to take a hands on approach to Engineering. You will have gained significant engineering experience within fast paced high volume manufacturing environments and ideally have experience of dealing with chilled short shelf life food products. As an apprentice trained engineer you will be possess the relevant engineering qualifications, ONC level or equivalent and be classified as Multi-skilled across both mechanical and electrical disciplines. Previous engineering management experience within the FMCG sector and a proven track record in food industry processes equipment and project management would be a distinct advantage. Whilst an appreciation and demonstration of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques would be ideal. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customer’s requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:077 87 40 88...
read moreQA Manager Norfolk £35k
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international food manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £200 million. Producing and selling fresh food and drinks across several categories this business has an extremely strong track record and is experiencing a period of significant growth. A great opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Manager reporting to the Company Technical Manager. As the QA Manager you will be responsible for Technical work within the factory to ensure that the products that are made in the factory are compliant with the UK and European food safety requirements as well as all company and customer technical policies and guidelines. You will also manage the Quality Assurance Technicians (QATs) and work with Operations and Engineering to achieve the above compliance. Your primary accountabilities will therefore be; Line management of the QATs, following food based legislation company and customer policies and guidelines. You will have previous QA experience within a food manufacturing environment and ideally with chilled short shelf life and ideally possess a food science / related degree. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customer’s requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:077 87 40 88...
read moreProduction Planner£25-30k Cambs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international food manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £200 million. Producing and selling fresh food and drinks across several categories this business has an extremely strong track record and is experiencing a period of significant growth. A great opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Finished Goods (FG) supply meets the customers’ demands by maximising customer service while minimising the costs associated with FG and Raw Material (RM) waste and production inefficiencies. As the production Planner you will be expected to produce the Production and Capacity Planning for the short, medium and long term as well as producing the daily Production Scheduling and daily SKU & Customer Forecasting. You will already have gained high volume manufacturing supply chain planning experience preferably within a chilled food environment. Whilst a degree level of education would be advantageous it is not essential and you may possess professional qualifications in forecasting or planning. The ability to work under pressure and meet timely deadlines is essential as is the ability to work unsupervised, demonstrating ability to own projects and see through to completion. Naturally for such a position you will be highly numerate and analytical with a proactive approach. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills will be required to ensure your voice is heard. You will have strong IT and PC skills especially within Excel and have previous experience of working with MRP / ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or...
read moreWarehouse Team Leader £25-30k Cambs
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international food manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £200 million. Producing and selling fresh food and drinks across several categories this business has an extremely strong track record and is experiencing a period of significant growth. A great opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to lead our warehouse and distribution team on the night shift. You will provide a visible point of contact within the warehouse for all staff. Reporting to the Night Shift Manager you will assist the Night Warehouse Manager as deemed necessary and work as part of a team to ensure accurate and efficient execution of distribution and warehouse duties. You will be working in a temperature controlled environment. You will be expected to work as requested by the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects. Attention to detail is essential, and the successful candidate should will be well organised, possess good supervisory abilities and excellent communication skills. As the Night Shift Warehouse Team Manager you will be responsible for the management of the Warehouse operations as well as the service levels to customers and ensuring that all stock rotation is maintained . As and when required you will carry out any internal investigations and manage the absence. As the leader of your team it will be expected that you will identify and action any training requirements. Needless to say that central to your role will be the maintenance and delivery of your team’s KPI’s. Previous experience in a Warehouse Operation is essential chilled food experience would be advantageous. A good level of numeracy and literacy are essential. This is a hands on position and you will be expected to lead by...
read moreNational Account Manager – Grocery Retail £40-45k + Benefits Cambridgeshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading international food manufacturing business to work on one of their highest profile accounts and manage an account valued at c£100m. We are looking to recruit a NAM to join our Commercial Team at our offices in Cambridgeshire where you will take responsibility for 3 product ranges within the value added chilled food sector. Reporting to the Commercial Controller you will be responsible for the effective day to day management and development of the 3 product ranges and ensuring that the highest level of service and customer satisfaction is delivered within agreed budgeted targets. You will play a pivotal role in the communication and liaison between internal departments and our grocery retail customer to ensure that customer requirements are met and schedules are achieved. You will have an eye for detail that managing a sophisticated supply chain and product range demands and be adaptable to the changing needs of the customer. Key accountabilities will also include the working alongside marketing and NPD to provide total account management including analysis and presentation of performance data, market trends, product costs, the co-ordination of promotional and new product development activity and effective handling of customer requirements championing the mutually beneficial requirements of both parties. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual wishing to develop their career in a commercial environment, and be part of a highly motivated team that delivers business growth. We are looking for an individual of graduate calibre who has already proven some of their commercial abilities within an FMCG environment. You must display a genuine interest in and passion for food. You must also be passionate about providing the highest level of customer satisfaction and have a keen eye for detail. In addition you will possess first class communication skills and have proven analytical and numerical skills. Essentially you must have the tenacity and resilience to continue to drive change for the account and across the whole business. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44....
read moreGroup Buyer £40-45k + Bonus West Midlands
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly dynamic and genuinely entrepreneurial food and drink business which is defying the UK High Street and achieving some astonishing increases in sales and most importantly profitability. If you are seeking to join a corporate culture then this is NOT the opportunity for you. We are seeking a truly commercial and numerically astute purchasing professional who will flourish when given their own autonomy and room to grow. You may very well have a structured corporate background but more importantly for us you will have a burning desire to deliver cost savings and to negotiate improved and enhanced commercial terms. This position will have responsibility for a Raw Materials spend in excess of £15million and would suit a Buyer who has already gained experience of purchasing to include full commercial negotiations and the terms and conditions of engaging suppliers. Previous experience of reviewing existing suppliers and be able to clearly demonstrate and support with tangible and quantifiable examples how and to what extent you have reduced the COP within your current business whilst also enhancing the supply chain and maintaining strong supplier relationships. In addition to examples of cost reductions it is crucial that you can demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of the modern procurement tools and techniques required to ensure that you always aim for and achieve the best total cost of ownership and not simply lowest price. Whilst formal CIPS qualifications are not a prerequisite for this position clearly it would be a distinct advantage. You will need to be adaptable and able to react to change within a fast paced retailer focused environment. We are not however looking for someone to take on the full burden of our supply chain we specifically want a commercial person who has a passion for executing contracts and ensuring best value. Food and drink experience would be advantageous as would knowledge of the UK food manufacturing supply chain. Alternative you may have gained your purchasing experience within a pure FMCG environment; crucially you will have dealt with a wide range of SKUs each requiring a high number of ingredient or component parts in order to be able to appreciate the complexity and pace required within this dynamic organisation. Should you have any further questions regarding this position then please do not hesitate to contact Kieron Madden on M: 07787 40 88...
read moreCommercial Brand Manager £35-40k Oxon
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and privately owned FMCG business based in Oxfordshire. Due to continued growth year on year, an opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Brand Manager to join the marketing team. The organisation has a selection of instantly recognisable products and brands in it’s portfolio and the successful candidate will enjoy a breadth of opportunities to grow and develop these. In addition to working with the company’s branded products you will also have the opportunity to work with a number of very high profile licensed products as well as retailer own label ranges. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this varied role will allow you to employ your experiences across the full marketing mix as you take full responsibility for the P&L on your defined portfolio. You will have full marcomms responsibility and play a key role in supporting the sales team through trade marketing. You will drive NPD in line with the brand plan and take an active role in defining the knowledge of the key consumer groups and their dynamics. You will have gained previous experience in an Assistant Brand Manager or Brand Manager role within an FMCG business as well as having a strong working knowledge of the major UK grocery accounts. You will be prepared to challenge the business and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and have a self-starter attitude. This is an organisation which ahs grown rapidly and will continue to do so and as such you will need to be flexible, adapt to change and be comfortable working within a hands on flat structure which is more roll your sleeves up than ivory towers. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read morePurchasing Manager £45-60k Oxfordshire
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and quality driven food manufacturer who supply a wide range of premium products primarily within the baking and ingredients categories. You will be working with major brands as well as retailer own label products across a hugely diverse product range incorporating several hundred SKUs. As the company’s Purchasing Manager your role will be extremely broad and cover a diverse range of raw material and packaging. You will provide supporting for the NPD department when sourcing new products / suppliers and also be responsible for developing longer term relationships with a group of core suppliers. This opportunity is working within an expanding privately owned business and as such you will also have involvement where appropriate with other departments across the business, as such a hands on “role your sleeves up” approach will be far more effective than a very corporate ivory towers mentality. Whilst you may be CIPS qualified this is by no means an essential requirement most importantly we are seeking a candidate who is able to work on their own initiative to deliver the required cost reductions with out any adverse effects to quality or service. As a driven purchasing professional you will be able to demonstrate that you possess a strong commercial acumen. As the head of our procurement department strong and effective negotiation skills are a must as is the ability to convey and apply modern purchasing tools and techniques in order to deliver the best total cost of ownership as opposed to simply opting for the lowest cost of purchase. We are seeking an individual with experience of sourcing both raw materials and packaging ideally within a food or drink manufacturing environment. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectations then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read moreNight Shift Manager £40k Spalding, Lincs
We are seeking to recruit a Night Shift Manager to manage the manufacturing department on a shift basis within a truly fast paced and high volume chilled food manufacturing environment. The business operates within the UK Food industry providing a range of Branded and Private Label products to the UK Grocery retail market. Having a strongly customer driven approach has enabled the business to develop long term relationships with some of the UK’s leading grocery retailers which in turn ahs led to significant growth and business expansion. You will be responsible for a team of technical operators and liaise closely with the engineers within this highly automated high volume manufacturing environment. Working across the entire plant with full autonomy and responsibility on the night shift this is a critical role in leading the change management programme in Manufacturing. You will manage, motivate and lead the team to deliver the company’s business plan. On shift you will ensure handovers are effective, detailed and accurate and any non-conformities identified and reported in a timely, concise manner. Managing and reducing costs is crucial for all FMCG businesses to maintain and improve their margins in the current market. As such you will identify and support delivery of change management improvements, have an understanding of, and control, costs within budgetary limits including labour. As part of your role you will also conduct downtime analysis and corrective action planning as well as control and reduce material wastage usage levels whilst also controlling and managing time and attendance including sickness absence using established company procedures including. The Night Shift Manager will have responsibility with GMP for maintaining quality standards within the two plants on raw materials, packaging and processing issues. You will be required to fully understand all relevant Food Legislation for safe operation of the Plants. The Shift Manager will ensure all staff comply with the company Hygiene policies and procedures and maintain work areas in accordance with world class manufacturing standards of hygiene. You will be the champion of the highest possible levels of health and safety and housekeeping and ensure they are upheld in line with legislative, quality and Good Working Practice requirements. You will have already gained experience of working as a Shift Manager or FLM managing a team in a high volume manufacturing environment ideally supplying food and drink finished goods into the grocery channel. Alternatively you will have operated within an automotive, pharmaceutical or other FMCG manufacturing business. As such you will be experienced in Modern Manufacturing techniques and Change Management programmes and can demonstrate your achievements. Above all you will demonstrate a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude combined with and winning mentality. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read moreMulti Skilled Engineer c£30k Spalding, Lincolnshire
We are seeking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the manufacturing department on a shift basis within a truly fast paced and high volume chilled food manufacturing environment. The business operates within the UK Food industry providing a range of Branded and Private Label products to the UK Grocery retail market. Having a strongly customer driven approach has enabled the business to develop long term relationships with some of the UK’s leading grocery retailers which in turn ahs led to significant growth and business expansion. As a shift based Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will operate in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Operation Manager to ensure the automated equipment runs at an optimum. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers. As an apprentice trained engineer you will ideally have an electrical bias or be a mechanical engineer who also holds C&G 16th Edition or ideally 17th Edition. You will already have gained experience of supporting a high volume manufacturing operation and have a progressive and pro-active approach to engineering services. Working with highly automated plant equipment engineering as a function would be a distinct advantage as would previous experience with a food or drink environment. In addition to your apprenticeship and time served experience you will ideally have experience of working with PLCs and exposure to and a strong appreciation of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. For further details please call Kieron Madden at WRS on M: 07787 40 88 44 or email your CV to...
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