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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
Quality Hygiene & Compliance Manager c£45k Northamptonshire
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading FMCG brands at a time of considerable investment, change and growth. As one of the nation’s favourite food brands it is critical that Weetabix maintains it’s reputation for premium quality food products across it’s full product range. Reporting to the site Business Unit Operations Manager you will be have responsibility for the Quality Assurance function on site and as such you will champion QA across all functions. On a day to day basis this will require you to take a lead within the business unit for all aspects of hygiene and food safety as well as product quality. Having already operated at a Quality Manager level within a food manufacturing or drinks industry environment you will have a clear knowledge and understanding of HACCP and BRC. Previous direct exposure to the major UK Grocery multiples and other significant customers will be hugely advantageous as will prior experience of leading audits. Within this role you will play an instrumental role in delivering compliance to BRC, Grocery Retail, legislative and internal Weetabix standards. Weetabix is an established and successful business, it is also one which recognises the need to change, evolve and improve as such we will be seeking a Quality Hygiene & Compliance Manager who will have the strength of character to question existing practices and to introduce improvements where pertinent to do so. Although not directly line managing the team your role will also have responsibility for over seeing the hygiene team’s existing standard operating procedures and again to suggest improvements as appropriate on an on going basis. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience foods 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 moreGrand Master QIF AKA HR Manager Oxon
Are you bored with working in a corporate environment? Would you like to be a QIF (Quality, Innovation and Fun) grand master and coach within a quirky, fun and quickly growing business? If you answer yes to both of the above we want to hear from you An excellent opportunity has arisen within Fabulous Bakin’ Boys for an experienced HR Professional to join a market leading food manufacturer that thrives on Quality Innovation and Fun. Reporting to the Operations Director and working with the Board Of Directors, also being QIF Grandmasters the ideal candidate will be; • CIPD qualified • Instrumental in implementing the Company values and business plan into Company Policies and Procedures during an important time in the company’s growth taking the business on the ‘QIF’ journey • Able to add Quality: exceeding expectations and delivering on the standards we set • Innovative: constantly finding better ways to do what we do: small improvements are just as important as revolutionary changes • Experienced in the implementation of HR strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring business alignment and engagement across all functions adding Quality Innovation and Fun. • Experienced in cultural change/ change management within an organisation ensuring that best practise is adhered to throughout the site • Familiar with and have proven track record in HR Management within logistics/ food manufacturing • A sophisticated and effective communicator who can translate the needs of the business across multiple functions. • Add Fun to what we do The role requires having a natural flair and connection with people, and a down-to-earth approach. great at fostering motivation and maintaining morale. 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 moreProduction Planner £25-28k Suffolk
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly profitable, international processing and manufacturing business who are performing extremely well within the UK. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will effectively manage all production requirements, analyse production specifications and plant data to determine manufacturing processes, capacity and resource requirements and recommend best utilisation. You will also plan and schedule workflow for each work centre in accordance with established manufacturing sequences and lead times whilst also monitoring the status of various customer orders and act accordingly to maintain on time deliveries. The planning team also plan in production engineering requests for maintenance/repair services to equipment. You will be the first point of contact for all planning and production enquiries/orders requiring processing; assist with prioritising orders, critical demand and smoothing the production loads. On a weekly basis you will review contract stock ; liaise with necessary departments to meet the forecast dates and develop the relationship between sales and production in order to understand future demand. Ensure ERP and other planning tools are used to enable accurate interpretation of demand; including capacity planning, demand profiles and scenario planning. The Production Planning team is the key communicator between Customer Services and Production ensuring on time deliveries are achieved. You will have experience in production planning and scheduling in a fast paced manufacturing environment, as well as good working knowledge of Oracle or SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to work flexibly within a team environment is also extremely important. Your previous experience of Production / Operations planning will have been within a fast paced, manufacturing environment such as; chemical processing, liquid fill, brewing, food manufacture, pharmaceutical, healthcare or automotive. In addition to your manufacturing experience you will poses strong numeracy skills, advanced Excel skills and experience of a fully integrated MRP system such as SAP, JD Edwards or ERP is desirable. Experience of systems implementation and development and an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles is also desirable. Above all else you will be able to demonstrate a clear track record of achievement and display a proactive and determined approach which delivers solutions to challenges within the supply chain. If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium products to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectations then in the first instance email your CV to km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read moreTechnical Manager £40-45k M40
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 products Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for the technical management of the sites, including product safety and legality, process control, traceability, quality assurance, quality control with support from the Quality Co-ordinator. As the company Technical Manager you will ensure adherence to all food safety standards and legislation to meet internal and external requirements with particular emphasis on BRC accreditation. You will also contribute to the formulation, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Strategy to provide operational effectiveness and ensure technical integrity. The Technical Manager will record all non-conformances and associated costs whilst managing the internal audit schedule. Your team will be responsible for completing, maintaining and controlling all technical specifications. You will approve and audit all suppliers and maintain an approved suppliers’ database whilst managing third party site visits. You will work alongside NPD Manager to ensure customer standards are met and correct procedures followed and also Chair relevant meetings prepare reports on KPI’s for monthly management meetings and of course manage your department’s budget. You will already have gained experience of being a site Technical Manager or QA Manager and be seeking the additional responsibility of managing company wide technical issues across multiple sites. As such you will have managed teams of technical and quality professionals within a food or drink manufacturing environment supplying into the UK grocery retail channel and have a proven track record of delivering successful BRC audits. This will provide you with a string track record and reputation amongst the major retailers. As a graduate you will hold a relevant science or food science degree and poses a Strong microbiological knowledge in ambient foods. Over and above your food industry technical experience and achievements you will demonstrate a clear passion for producing and supplying premium, high quality food products to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectations. You will also have a positive, pro-0active approach to finding solutions and enabling the business to achieve it’s aims. If you feel that you meet our requirements 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 moreManufacturing Shift Manager Northamptonshire £35-38k
Operating from two major manufacturing facilities our client produces some of the UK’s leading branded food products and has extended this portfolio with a number of highly successful new product launches. Having undergone a substantial structural and cultural change programme they are now seeking to maximise the benefits of these changes and to establish a culture of continuous improvement as they strive towards operating within recognised lean manufacturing and GMPs. As one of the Manufacturing Shift Managers you will play a crucial role in ensuring that this change programme is implemented and executed at the front line where the efficiencies can be truly derived. You will be responsible for a team of 20 technical operators and liaise closely with the engineers within this highly automated high volume manufacturing environment. Working across two plants this is a critical front line manager 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 Manufacturing 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 km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read moreProduction Manager Suffolk £35-38k
Reporting directly to the Site Manufacturing Manager you will be responsible for the processing section of the manufacturing process. You will coordinate the bulking of manufactured and purchased materials and fulfil orders in an efficient and timely manner whilst leading a Continuous Improvement process across the shift to improve, optimise and make safer all processes and operations. You will also co-ordinate all training for staff in all aspects of their roles. Set the standard in good operations and strive to obtain maximum efficiencies. Keep the team informed on performance of the department. As the Production Manager you will ensure that all specified KPIs are met and where possible exceeded and where appropriate working with the Manufacturing Manager to create new KPIs. You will be required to act as the liaison between Bulking, Process, Despatch and other departments to ensure that all resources are used efficiently and all needs are met. As Production Manager you will take a lead in championing all Health Safety and Environmental issues and installing this philosophy into all of the individuals within your team. As part of the CI culture you will review, update and improve all of the SOPs and maintain accurate training records for your team so that every individual is developed and given an opportunity to improve their own performance and be part of the site succession planning. You will have previously managed teams within a high volume manufacturing environment and be able to give clear example of how you have managed individuals including any grievance procedures as well as coaching and mentoring people to achieve greater results and career progression. Ideally your manufacturing experience will have been gained within a chemical or oil processing, pharmaceutical or high volume liquid fill environment. In addition to your industry knowledge you will also posses good systems knowledge both with PC and IT software to ensure a good standard of IT literacy and ideally you will have used a fully integrated supply chain system such as an ERP, SAP or JD Edwards package. This is a pivotal management grade position within the business that provide the link between the main production facility and the Senior Management Team. The business operates on global scale and supplies high value products to international organisation who operate to the highest quality and professional standards. As such you will bring with you a passion for excellence and a drive and determination that will inspire those around you to truly operate within a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. 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 moreQA & Technical Assistant £16-20k Oxon
We are currently seeking to appoint for a Quality Assurance & Technical Assistant position available within the QA & Technical department of an innovative high volume food manufacturing business. This position will be reporting directly to the Technical Manager and as such you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating multiple teams to produce high quality products in an efficient and safe manner. The ability to work cross functionally is therefore essential. You will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team as well as being able to demonstrate a methodical and logical thought process. The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business is crucial. The Technical Department ensure that our industry recognised standards are maintain and as such you will be enabling the operation to deliver against our customers rightly high expectations. With the remit and responsibilities of this position you will be directly involved in a variety of qualitative and quantitative checks including; scale checks temperature checks, checking and filing of technical paper work. You will also collect and book in shelf life samples before conducting shelf life testing and recording the findings. In addition to these test you will also co-ordinate and run weekly taste panels as well as maintaining the swabbing regime. Your role will be involved in the entire food manufacturing process as you ensure the highest quality standards are adhered to from goods in through to processing, packaging and dispatch of the final finished product to store. The shelf life test that you have already conducted will ensure that these premium convenience foods meet not only our customers expectations but also that they exceed those of the end consumer who is ultimately the best judge of our quality. Going forward and as part of your personal development program you will become increasingly involved in conducting internal BRC audits as well as the writing of full product specifications writing quarterly traceability exercises. You will ideally have gained exposure to and experience of working in a high volume manufacturing environment. Ideally this will have been with a food and drink manufacturing business supplying into the UK grocery retail channel and working to BRC standards. Whilst being a graduate with a degree in a relevant subject such and food science would be a distinct advantage we are also very keen to receive applications from candidates who have gained industry experience of working on the factory floor and are now seeking to develop and progress their career within the quality and technical functions. If you have previously held a position with responsibility for QA or QC that would be a distinct advantage. 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 km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88...
read moreGroup Communications Officer West Sussex £25-35k + Car
Working across the entire UK network of group companies you will be joining one of Europe’s leading players in their chosen markets. As suppliers of a broad portfolio of products and services the group is renowned for investing in the R&D required to deliver market leading products that have evolved through investment and innovation combined with a superb reputation for delivering outstanding levels of customer service. These 2 key attributers have led to the establishment of many £multi-million customers through out the UK and 2012 has already seen a number of hugely significant new business wins securing new revenue streams for many years to come. Based primarily from the UK Head Office in West Sussex, with good access to the motorway network, you will report to the Group Marketing & PR Manager and take responsibility for managing all internal and external communications for all group businesses across the UK. In terms of internal MarComms you will develop a strong professional network of relationships within Head Office and across the UK Group. Externally you will create and establish a local communication plan, gather insight into the issues facing the business as well as indentifying the opportunities and ideas for local Public Relations and contributions to a the trade forum on a National basis. This will require you to develop Local Media Press Relations and to create and issue local press releases for the relevant businesses. You will monitor all social media and make suggestions for where the group can raise it’s on line profile and respond to this rapidly evolving consumer media. You will also be responsible for web content and ensuring the both the external website and intranet sites are update to include all good news stories. Furthermore you will manage any reactive press queries with the existing PR Agency in conjunction with the Group Marketing Manager. You will be degree qualified or of graduate calibre with outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Whilst a CIPR qualification is preferred it is not essential. What is essential is a professional and flexible approach combined with a resilient nature and excellent time management and organisational skills to enable you to juggle multiple tasks at any one time. Ideally you have already held a MarComms or Press officer position and had responsibility for media relations. The industry that you have gained your experience in is less important than being able to bring and energy and enthusiasm to our organisation where we will provide you with a superb induction, training plan and genuine opportunities to grow your career within this role and also within our group. If you feel that you have the skills and attributes we are seeking then in the first instance email your CV along with details of your existing remuneration package to our retained consultants; km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk Or for further detail call Kieron Madden on 077 87 40 88...
read moreMULTI-SKILLED ENGINEER £30-35k Rotating Shift Cambridgeshire
Working for an international food manufacturing business at their main UK factory you will report to the Chief Engineer and be responsible for ensuring that all of the plant equipment is maintained and optimised. As part of the engineering team you will undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and provide an efficient response to breakdowns in order to maintain optimum efficiency. You will have a professional engineering qualification, have strong electrical skills, knowledge of PLC to programming level, understanding of ammonia refrigeration plant and be proficient in diagnosing and rectifying faults mechanically across a wide range of process equipment. Reporting to the Chief Engineer your principle activities will include; performing both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) own your own initiative and against the PPM schedule and accurately recording all maintenance work. Your role is crucial to the efficient running of the factory and as such you will be required to co-ordinate between engineering maintenance, production and quality assurance (QA). The business operates to lean principles and as such you will be a key contributor to and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement (CI) plans as agreed with the Engineering Management Team. As suppliers within a truly fast paced and dynamic sector we and our customers work to high levels of expectation and as such you will be measured against a range of KPIs to help ensure that quality is maintain and customer SLAs are met. We are therefore ideally searching for candidates with previous knowledge and experience within a food or FMCG manufacturing background although other high volume manufacturing experience (pharmaceutical, health & beauty, printing, automotive) will also be given due consideration. As an apprentice trained, ideally electrically biased maintenance engineer you will be able to clearly demonstrate and prove your technical competence especially with regard to the sue of including diagnostics and fault find across a range of PLCs. Furthermore you will hold the 17th Edition C&G or 16th Edition with a willingness to bring up to date. The engineering department currently works to a 4 x 12 hour shift operation (rotating days/nights) including a requirement for working some weekends. If you feel that you have the relevant engineering skills and qualifications combined with a positive and pro-active attitude to engineering maintenance then in the first instance send your CV to Kieron Madden at WRS Email km@woodlandsrecruitment.co.uk or call M: 077 87 40 88...
read moreTechnical Co-ordinator Food Manufacturing £20-25k M40 Corridor
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. Reporting to the Technical Manager you will provide support across all technical matters, liaise with internal and external customers on technical requirements, specifications and complaints. In addition you will maintain and up-date product information on the ERP system and web based customer supply chain platforms. The role will also take responsibility for all artwork approval as well as providing quality support in the absence of the quality co-ordinator and working alongside them during peak times. You will be a graduate with a Food Science / Food Technology degree or similar level of relevant qualification who is now seeking to develop their career by joining a growing and progressive organisation that is willing to give people responsibility and autonomy. In addition to your academic qualifications you will be naturally numerate and able to demonstrate a level of commercial acumen and ability to understand the wider business picture and where you role fits within this. It is crucial that you can demonstrate where and how you have bought quantifiable benefits to your previous employers. Your experience to date will have provided you with the background and understanding of Nutrition, Quality systems, Food labelling, Food legislation, HACCP, Microbiology, Packaging and allergen control. Most importantly and above all else you will posses an obvious and infectious love of all things cooking and baking. For further details please call Kieron Madden at WRS on M: 07787 40 88 44 or email your CV to...
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