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Purchasing Manager Location: Croydon, London Salary: £55k - £65k plus company car allowance A specialist Manufacturing company who product intelligent, bespoke and innovative products now requires a Purchasing Manager to join their team. The Purchasing Manager role is a key member of the operations management team and is directly responsible for the Purchasing and Logistics operations. Reporting into the Operations Manager locally but also with a functional reporting line into the group purchasing structure the role offers the successful candidate opportunities at a local and regional level to work in a truly global organisation. Candidates must have experience of working within an engineering environment in a senior purchasing role. Purchasing Manager - Core Responsibilities Strategic management of all aspects of materials management Management of purchasing & logistics personnel on a day to day basis ensuring performance levels match the levels expected. Responsible for continued focus on minimising inventory levels based on improved purchasing policies. Ensure materials supply is co-ordinated and is linked to customer requirements i.e. parts are available when required and then picking/dispatching is timely and accurate. Management and development of the suppliers of our low volume, highly bespoke engineered components, mainly from highly skilled machine shops and tool rooms. Develop partnerships internally with our parent group in Germany to manage our supply of parts in an efficient and timely manner Control MRP and consequent materials purchasing and rescheduling working in conjunction with our Sales teams and Production Controllers. Represent the UK business in global Purchasing and Logistics initiatives leading and supporting projects as required Use continuous improvement techniques to improve department performance Maintain accuracy of inventory levels via good stores practices and confirm via cycle counting. Ensure suitability of storage methods for product preservation. Keep distribution costs under review and at all times ensure the optimum balance of performance, flexibility and cost is achieved from our distribution partners Optimise imports to minimise customs costs Work with the quality department to ensure speedy and detailed resolutions to supplier quality issues are delivered within our non-conformance process. Work within commercial conditions set by the company. Purchasing Manager - Key Competencies The ideal candidate must come from a Manufacturing background as a Purchasing Manager You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience: Degree qualified and membership of CIPS would be an advantage. Extensive experience of purchasing low volume engineered parts from a range of machine shops would be a distinct advantage. Significant experience in a purchasing role, preferably at a leadership level An Engineering background or experience of working within an engineering environment is essential. Good all round communication and IT skills including knowledge of MRP systems is essential Leadership and influencing skills Analytical ability (costing, finance and performance) Candidates must have experience of working within an engineering environment in a senior purchasing role Purchasing Manager - Benefits Package Salary Bracket £55k - £65k (dependent on experience) Car Allowance 20 days holiday (pro rata) Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining) Life Assurance Pensions 3% EE and 6% ER Private Health Care Dental Scheme Other Benefits For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Senior Buyer Location: Doncaster Salary: £35k - £45k A multi-national company are now looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team. We are looking to speak to buyers with experience of Logistics, Aerospace, Retail or Automotive categories who would be open to a potential relocation to a lovely part of the country!! We are working with a multi-national company who are looking to bring in a talented buyer to Manage one of their divisions. Senior Buyer – Job Role Selecting new products and reviewing the old Finding the rightsuppliers Negotiating prices Ensuring the products are delivered on-time Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales Pitching ideas tosenior management Stock control Budgeting Reacting to any changes in customer demand Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones Senior Buyer – Person Requirements The ideal candidate MUST come from the Engineer or Manufacturing Industry as a Buyer or Category Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience: Hold a purchasing qualification such as CIPS Managed budgets of between £500k & £1m Experienced within Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing or Retail Experience of Negotiating with suppliers For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavor to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Recruitment Consultant Location: Manchester Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience Are you an ambitious, target driven and focussed Recruitment Consultant? Are you looking to work with a progressive and forward-thinking recruitment business? Do you want to be rewarded handsomely for all your hard work? Then we want to hear from you. Recruitment Consultant – Job Role: We are a very progressive independent recruitment company based in Sale, Manchester Our Management Team having over 20 years of technical recruitment experience. Due to a large increase in candidate applications and winning of new accounts, we are looking to hire more Recruitment Consultants to work with us on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Director, you will provide a candidate and client focussed service to include: New Business Development Full 360 recruitment cycle Advertising client roles Sourcing suitable candidates Developing first class client relationships Writing job adverts and keeping on top of advertising and marketing developments Oversee and coordinate the interview process Support and manage your dedicated region Ensure the candidate database and other information systems are up to date Recruitment Consultant – Person Requirements: This permanent and well rewarded role is full of earning potential and development. Recruitment or consultative sales experience: Strong technical ability in using database systems. We work in a friendly and fast paced environment with an astounding reputation for meeting client and candidate demand and as a growing company, we want to ensure that we attract and professionally motivate and retain the best people to deliver the best service. We offer a grown up, dress down, straight talking culture with the best commission rates in the industry. We provide the much-needed resources and tools to carry out this role to the anticipated level of professionalism. Advantages to include * pension scheme *leading commission scheme* knowledgeable and friendly mentors * development opportunities * Hot Desk Is this role what you've been looking for in the recruitment industry? Are you a confident and skilled people person? If so then do not miss out on this rewarding role. Send your CV through to be considered to be a part of our exciting, fruitful and busy adventure! We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Recruitment Consultant Location: Manchester Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience Are you an ambitious, target driven and focussed Recruitment Consultant? Are you looking to work with a progressive and forward-thinking recruitment business? Do you want to be rewarded handsomely for all your hard work? Then we want to hear from you. Recruitment Consultant – Job Role: We are a very progressive independent recruitment company based in Sale, Manchester Our Management Team having over 20 years of technical recruitment experience. Due to a large increase in candidate applications and winning of new accounts, we are looking to hire more Recruitment Consultants to work with us on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Director, you will provide a candidate and client focussed service to include: New Business Development Full 360 recruitment cycle Advertising client roles Sourcing suitable candidates Developing first class client relationships Writing job adverts and keeping on top of advertising and marketing developments Oversee and coordinate the interview process Support and manage your dedicated region Ensure the candidate database and other information systems are up to date Recruitment Consultant – Person Requirements: This permanent and well rewarded role is full of earning potential and development. Recruitment or consultative sales experience: Strong technical ability in using database systems. We work in a friendly and fast paced environment with an astounding reputation for meeting client and candidate demand and as a growing company, we want to ensure that we attract and professionally motivate and retain the best people to deliver the best service. We offer a grown up, dress down, straight talking culture with the best commission rates in the industry. We provide the much-needed resources and tools to carry out this role to the anticipated level of professionalism. Advantages to include * pension scheme *leading commission scheme* knowledgeable and friendly mentors * development opportunities * Hot Desk Is this role what you've been looking for in the recruitment industry? Are you a confident and skilled people person? If so then do not miss out on this rewarding role. Send your CV through to be considered to be a part of our exciting, fruitful and busy adventure! We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £35k - £40k Plus excellent benefits. A local, well established engineering company are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team. Continuous Improvement Manager - Summary: You are expected to identify waste in processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency and throughput throughout the Operations function of the business. Following this you will plan, manage, and deliver 13-week CI sprint projects on time and within budget. You will manage project teams consisting of Departmental Managers, Process Specialists, Project Engineers, and other functions where required. Continuous Improvement Manager - Responsibilities: The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for: Using lean techniques to analyse manufacturing processes, identify waste and opportunities for improvement. Creation of current and future state process maps, along with an action plan to achieve each individual improvement. Estimation of investment costs as well as pay back analysis and viability. Creation of project plans including generation of Gantt charts. Project managing CI sprint projects, achieving goals within time and budget Ability to proactively and reactively change a plan in order to maintain project aims and timescales. Quantifying benefits in terms of time saved, increased throughput and resource saved Gaining “buy-in” from all levels of the business Ensuring that project progress is highly visible in the department and is easily understood. Reporting on proposed project plans, updates and project close Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be requested from time to time This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Continuous Improvement Manager – Person requirements: The ideal candidate must come from the manufacturing industry as a Continuous Improvement Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications, and experience: 2:1 or above in a science or engineering discipline. A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 would be an advantage A business improvement or lean manufacturing qualification is essential Highly experienced in managing and delivering fast paced projects Ability to look at an unfamiliar process and identify bottlenecks and snags as well as improvements that can be made Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Advanced presentation skills. Can see when a plan isn’t working and can adjust/re-do to ensure the aims are achieved PACKAGE: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE 25 days’ holiday, plus statutory holidays A challenging and progressive working environment Critical Illness Cover Pension Subsidised Canteen For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Lancaster Salary: Circa £50k plus excellent bonus structure A large engineering and manufacturing company are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team. Continuous Improvement Manager - Summary: You are expected to identify waste in processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency and throughput throughout the Operations function of the business. Following this you will plan, manage, and deliver 13-week CI sprint projects on time and within budget. You will manage project teams consisting of Departmental Managers, Process Specialists, Project Engineers, and other functions where required. Continuous Improvement Manager - Responsibilities: The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for: Using lean techniques to analyse manufacturing processes, identify waste and opportunities for improvement. Creation of current and future state process maps, along with an action plan to achieve each individual improvement. Estimation of investment costs as well as pay back analysis and viability. Creation of project plans including generation of Gantt charts. Project managing CI sprint projects, achieving goals within time and budget Ability to proactively and reactively change a plan in order to maintain project aims and timescales. Quantifying benefits in terms of time saved, increased throughput and resource saved Gaining “buy-in” from all levels of the business Ensuring that project progress is highly visible in the department and is easily understood. Reporting on proposed project plans, updates and project close Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be requested from time to time This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Continuous Improvement Manager – Person requirements: The ideal candidate must come from the manufacturing industry as a Continuous Improvement Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications, and experience: Hold a HNC, HND or BEng in science or engineering discipline. A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 would be an advantage A business improvement or lean manufacturing qualification is essential Experience in MTM or Time in Motion Highly experienced in managing and delivering fast paced projects Ability to look at an unfamiliar process and identify bottlenecks and snags as well as improvements that can be made Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Advanced presentation skills. Can see when a plan isn’t working and can adjust/re-do to ensure the aims are achieved For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Project Engineer Location: Trafford Park, Manchester Salary: £27k - £32k A local manufacturing and engineering company are now looking for an experienced Project Engineer with CAPEX experience. Project Engineer – Job Role: The Project Engineer will work under the guise of Production, where they will report to the Production Manager. Their job role will cover the following items: Working with the production team to identify and carry out improvements to production machinery to improve efficiency. Identifying and carrying out energy reduction projects where applicable. Using process improvement analysis (e.g. NVAT studies, Kaizen) to generate improvement projects. Improving the reliability of existing production and service equipment. Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulation Developing routine maintenance plans. Organising and supervising outside contractors and ensuring they work to our stringent safety standards Managing capital & revenue projects with the following being undertaken: Establishing project scope and creating Justifications. Cost/ benefit analysis to generate proposals assessed by the board of Directors. Establishing the correct suppliers and managing timelines on and off site. Creating GANTT Timelines through project management software tools to track projects. Project Engineer – Person Requirements: The ideal candidate must come from the Manufacturing Industry as a Project Engineer. You will have the following skills, qualifications and experience: Hold a HNC, HND or BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Hold a Project Management qualification such as Prince2 At least 3 years engineering work experience in an industrial environment. Both Electrical and Mechanical experience preferred. Experience with CAPEX projects Experience of CAD systems and MS Project would be advantageous. Experience working with services of electricity, gas, compressed air, steam, and water. Experience with Vacuum furnaces preferred but not essential. For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.

Pharma Sales & Service Engineer Location: Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire Salary: Circa £25k Do you want to work are a progressive and growing company? Do you want to work in an industry that is secure? Do you enjoy travelling to exotic locations around the world? Then this job may be for you! A large Pharmaceutical company are now looking for a Servicing Engineer to join their team. Service Engineer – Person Requirements The role will be ideal for someone who has a keen interest in Engineering, hold an Engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or BEng. Willing to continuously learn and Develop and happy to travel. Due to working on customer sites you will need to be outgoing and personably in your approach. Service Engineer – Job Role: Initially there will be a 6-month intensive training course to learn all about the company’s machinery and products. After this you will travel to customer sites servicing their machines whilst also advising the customer of the client’s other products that could add value to their business. The travel will be globally. For more information please call Paul Gorton on 0161 976 3540. LEAN Engineering Recruitment Ltd are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from LER within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update.