Business Improvement Consultant/Project Manager required to join a large global energy provider, initially based in Worthing, Sussex with national travel. A solid background in business improvement within a corporate environment is essential. £45-55k + bonuses As the Business Improvement Consultant you will work closely with clients, analysing processes, identifying areas for improvement and proposing/implementing solutions. There is a particular focus on improving regulatory compliance, cost, quality and customer/employee experiences. The main projects that you will be working on include Customer Service, Acquisition and Retention, Debt Processes and Complaints Processes. Therefore experience in at least two of these areas is essential. Your main responsibilities include:. Strategic review of key customer processes. Project management of operational process improvements. Providing support and guidance to ensure business buy-in. Developing strong relationships between the Business Improvement team, business operations and key support functions Experience required:. Extensive continuous/business improvement knowledge and a proven track record in... (more job details)

Operations Manager - Software Asset Management My client, a leading global energy company are actively looking to recruit an Operations Manager to be responsible for the SAM service's day to running, effectiveness and efficiency, working closely with the datacentre and desktop teams. This role will initially be accountable for increasing the maturity of the service and on-boarding of target vendors/contracts/products, according to a structured process. Once the service is fully running the role will be accountable for minimising the cost and risk of in scope licensing contracts and representing the company to in scope major vendors in audit challenges. You will need demonstrable experience in the following: Leadership & development of technical and non technical teams. Commercial experience with major software vendors (example in the desktop space include Microsoft, examples in the server based software includes Oracle & SAP), including audit and compliance aspects, within a large scale end user... (more job details)

Commodity Manager Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Up to GBP45000 + Excellent Benefits Our client are world leaders in defence and defence products and they are currently recruiting for a Commodity Manager who will be required to lead international, multifunctional teams in the sourcing and management of suppliers for Mechanical commodities. Commodity Manager accountabilities - Conduct market intelligence gathering, identify suppliers in new markets and improvement opportunities, gather price and cost trend information for use in developing Commodity Strategies - Lead a multifunctional and pan country team to define and implement Commodity and sourcing strategies, for the selection of suppliers for the Mechanical Commodities - To prepare, negotiate and agree Frame Agreements and ensure that these are successfully implemented in each country entity - Coordinate and animate network of local buyers to ensure compliance with strategies, including selected suppliers and group policies - Drive down prices through the application of competitive methodologies... (more job details)

The successful applicant will join the Leighton Buzzard management team, providing engineering and technical support to the factory on cost reduction & efficiency enhancements, improvement projects, problem solving and other aspects of process improvement. Key responsibilities will lie in the following functional areas: Management of a small Maintenance Team comprising 4 Fitters and 2 Technicians. Budgetary control of the plant and building maintenance spend, which will include liaison and negotiation with suppliers and the appointment and control of contractors. Provision of technical expertise on a range of manufacturing and engineering issues. Further development of the safety culture on site. To further develop and maintain Health & Safety management systems. Project management of defined improvement projects. The position could involve travel to all parts of the UK. Applicants will need to possess the following: A recognised engineering or manufacturing qualification. Relevant experience in a manufacturing industry, preferably gained within the construction... (more job details)

Market Leading Client require a Business Improvement Specialist to join their Business Improvement Team. This role has a strategic and influential relationship with senior managers across the company, with a strong focus on leading continuous improvement and change management. Responsibilities will include; Supporting the Head of Improvement in delivering and implementing the improvement programme and associated strategies. Act as a champion for introducing rigorous continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma into the company. Support the business by delivering major improvement projects, providing facilitation and by raising awareness of appropriate tools and techniques. Delivery of Improvement/Lean Six Sigma training (including Black Belt, Green Belt, Sponsor and awareness training). Provide leadership and drive for continuous improvement projects and activities across the business, engaging teams in understanding Business direction and team goals. Provide suitable levels of coaching and mentoring support to Green and Black Belts to enable them to gain Lean... (more job details)

Supply Chain Operations Manager Location: North West Salary: Dependant on Experience Our world renowned Client is a global industry leader, with world-class expertise and extensive experience across all sectors of the Aerospace business. They currently have an excellent opportunity for 2 Supply Chain Operations Managers who will be responsible for the leadership of a team, to manage the ordering and the delivery performance of a group of suppliers. Key Responsibilities in the Position - Lead supply chain performance and team productivity based on set of KPIs - Provide leadership that delivers standardization of activities across the team and function; - Manage the interfaces between ordering officers, physical flows, manufacturing, programmes; - Identify and Deliver continuous improvement projects contributing to quality, cost, delivery performance - Participating in Logistics Conditions definition and contractualisation; - Monitoring Supplier adherence with Contract and logistic conditions and informing related buyer if required; - Driving root cause... (more job details)

Mechanical Supplier Account Manager Location: Middlesex Salary: GBP45k - GBP55k Dependant on Experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Supplier Account Manager who will be working as part of a team managing the supply chain in relation to Costs, Quality, Delivery and Improvements. The successful Mechanical Supplier Account Manager will be responsible for maximising value for money through the Procurement process by identifying & implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to improve the design & competitiveness of the company`s products. Mechanical Supplier Account Manager responsibilities: - Develop & implement a commodity Procurement Strategy to the supply chain. - Responsible for the management of the procurement of machined commodities, materials & suppliers to ensure that bought out materials meet specification, delivery & quality requirements - To identify supply chain risks & introduce necessary risk mitigation plans. - To develop supplier relationships by sharing forward planning and business goals to collectively make... (more job details)

Manager, ATE - RF, Microwave Manage the operation, improvement, and development of factory automated test equipment (ATE) used for testing of RF/microwave (200 MHz to 35 GHz), analog, and digital/data acquisition products for the aerospace and defense industry. Ensure the validation, verification, and configuration control of ATE software. Assist in the performance of business case analysis in support of the development of new ATE keywords: Manager, ATE, Test Engineering Manager, RF, Antenna, microwave, IEEE, NI Teststand Requirements B.S. in science or engineering with 15 years of related experience. Hands-on experience in ATE development, specific to RF, analog, microwave, and digital/data acquisition products for the aerospace and defense industry. Additional experience in requirements generation, test hardware integration, ATE verification, and documentation is also required. 3-5 years managing an engineering test department for RF/MW National Instruments (NI) Labview Basic I & II Training Certification, along with NI Teststand training is required. I... (more job details)

Xerox Corporation is a $22 billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology and services, Xerox provides the essential Back Office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic communication and office printing environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 130,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. The Software Engineering... (more job details)

Xerox Corporation is a $22 billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology and services, Xerox provides the essential Back Office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic communication and office printing environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 130,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today. The Software Engineering... (more job details)

Project Manager - Network/LAN/WAN/Telecoms - Upstream A leading Oil& Gas Company is currently recruiting for a talented and highly skilled Project Manager - (Networks, Telephony, Telecoms) to join their latest Programme of work. Essential Experience: -Working on a Hardware project -Background in Telecommunications, LAN/WAN, Telephony and Audio Visual/Video Conferencing. -Relevant PM accreditation (eg PMP, PRINCE 2 Practioner) -A sound project management background gained within an international organisation managing projects through the entire project life cycle. -Core competence in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Performance Management, Quality & Delivery Assurance. -Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT disciplines and geographies. -Implementation of best practice standards in project delivery management and governance. -Assurance and track record of collective project delivery and business value improvement. -Ability to assess integrity and appropriateness of potential IT solutions -Excellent record of Stakeholder Management -A record of project delivery -Strong business... (more job details)

PROJECT MANAGER - INFRASTRUCTURE - SUNBURY A leading Oil and Gas Company require an Infrastructure Project Manager to deliver a project including the installation of: - GOI Network, Telephony and Communications Facilities - Audio Visual facilities to support the Learning events - Distance Learning Facilities - Video Conferencing Facilities - Petro-technical Training Facilities - Learning Centre Digital Signage, software package providing way finding and information within the Learning Centre We are looking for someone with the following: - Experience working on hardware projects. - Relevant PM accreditation (eg PMP, PRINCE 2 Practitioner) - A sound project management background gained within an international organisation managing projects through the entire project life cycle. - Core competence in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Performance Management, Quality & Delivery Assurance. - Background in Telecommunications, LAN/WAN, Telephony and Audio Visual/Video Conferencing. - Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT... (more job details)

Plant Manager SUMMARY: Responsible for all manufacturing, maintenance, raw material/finished goods warehousing, planning/scheduling, and reliability functions. This position will require strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Demonstrate and ensure safety and environmental compliance through all plant operations. 2. Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets and meet business plan objectives. 3. Develop and drive plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through data-based decision making including a proven track record of continuous improvement and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. 4. Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while meeting all quality specifications. 5. Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans in support of strategic initiatives. 6. Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis,... (more job details)

Our Client is looking for a strong manager to lead and manage a production environment that will consist of production line managers and production staff. Maintaining careful planning of Factory operations to deliver to customers in a timely and efficient manner. To work in conjunction with the Engineering team, ensuring the monitoring of plant condition and performance, and effective use of maintenance support to ensure ongoing capability to produce required performance Good level of general education with a good standard of basic numeracy and communication skills Experience Knowledge of World Class production systems thinking and implementation Behavioural Safety Leadership Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools Change management experience Team management experience If this position is of interest please advise on what your salary expectations are and attach a relevant CV.

We are looking for a Project Manager to deliver the Upstream Learning Centre Project under the supervision of the business. The project itself is for the installation of: GOI Network, Telephony and Communications Facilities Audio Visual facilities to support the Learning events Distance Learning Facilities Video Conferencing Facilities Petrotechnical Training Facilities Learning Centre Digital Signage, software package providing way finding and information within the Learning Centre Essential Experience working on a Hardware project Relevant PM accreditation (eg PMP, PRINCE 2 Practioner) A sound project management background gained within an international organisation managing projects through the entire project life cycle. Core competence in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Performance Management, Quality & Delivery Assurance. Background in Telecommunications, LAN/WAN, Telephony and Audio Visual/Video Conferencing. Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT disciplines and geographies. Implementation of best practice standards in project delivery management and governance. Assurance... (more job details)

Deputy QA Manager Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 + Benefits - Dependant on Experience Location: Middlesex Our Client offers an extensive range of products, systems and services for the safety critical market and defence forces around the world. Due to continued expansion they are currently recruiting for a Deputy QA Manager who will provide a focus and be the champion for process improvement throughout the business. They will support the QA Manager in the proactive definition, development, implementation, and maintenance of the company`s documented Management System. The main scope of this role is to lead on implementation and maintenance of appropriate Systems and Quality standards across all aspects of the business including; in-house and/or sub-contract design, Software and Hardware development, manufacture, and support contracts Deputy QA Manager Accountabilities: - The development of an ISO9001:2008 compliant Quality Management System. - Development and implementation of a program that will deliver a set of... (more job details)

Application Support Manager - Uxbridge My client a leading Oil & Gas company based in Uxbirdge are looking for an Application Support Manager to join their team. The candidate must be ITIL Certified. Key Accountabilities include: Managing change: a. Ensure that all requests for new content are converted into Change Requests (CRs) and these CRs are managed through the change life cycle. b. Chair the Project Delivery Method Change Board. Propose options and priorities for inclusion in each release and maintain the Change Request log. c. Update Change Board and key stakeholders with progress, risks and issues of each Release. Manage priority changes throughout each Release. The Applications Support Manager provides overall leadership, control and decision-making for specific application support teams, taking a strategic focus to ensure application services within the portfolio meet agreed service levels and are delivered in line with agreed budgets. Activities include providing technical knowledge and... (more job details)

Transport Operations Manager - 4th Largest Food Retailer Sittingbourne, Kent Excellent Salary + Company Benefits We are now the UK's fourth largest food retailer and the UK's second largest food manufacturer serving more than 11 million customers every week. The energy, focus and one-team approach you'll find with us will leave you in no doubt where real talent can be used and rewarded to the full. We are looking for a driven and results-focused Transport Operations Manager to be based at our Distribution Centre in Sittingbourne. Reporting to the Transport General Manager, you will assist in the smooth running of this operation and help to identify opportunities for improved operational efficiencies before recommending or implementing changes. You will assist in the operational delivery of a transport operation consisting of 225 drivers, 80 Tractor units and 220 trailers. You will be responsible for leading a team ensuring they are highly engaged... (more job details)

My client a leading energy company is recruiting for a project manager position, Due to significant growth within there Technology team they are recruiting for a project manager to to deliver the Upstream Learning Centre Project under the supervision of the business. The project itself is for the installation of: GOI Network, Telephony and Communications Facilities Audio Visual facilities to support the Learning events Distance Learning Facilities Video Conferencing Facilities Petrotechnical Training Facilities Essential Experience working on a Hardware project Energy or investment Banking background Relevant PM accreditation (eg PMP, PRINCE 2 Practioner) A sound project management background gained within an international organisation managing projects through the entire project life cycle. Core competence in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Performance Management, Quality & Delivery Assurance. Background in Telecommunications, LAN/WAN, Telephony and Audio Visual/Video Conferencing Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT disciplines and geographies... (more job details)

Opportunity to work with one of the Top 3 mining company Attractive remuneration on offer ($200K package negotiable on exp) Mon - Fri roster - Relocation paid - Subsidised housing Are you seeking a long term career opportunity where you can utilise your knowledge and past experiences, make a difference and be recognised and rewarded for your contribution? This reputable International mining company is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead and manage the Environmental Department. Report to the Sustainable Development Manager, You will have accountability to provide strategic environmental planning and guidance to the Senior Management Teams across one or more businesses at the same time liaising directly with regulatory authorities in respect to environmental performance. Key accountabilities include: Ensure adherence to Environment policies and procedures including measurement and control of environment impacts, and measurement and review of compliance with legal and company requirements Lead a large team of... (more job details)