Technical Placements Ltd |
| Contact |
Tim Hill / Lindsey Kennett |
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| Telephone |
01303 263000 |
| Email |
info@techplacements.co.uk |
| Website |
http://www.techplacements.co.uk |
| Address |
1st Floor Sedgely House
, 1 Brockhill Road
, Hythe
, Kent
, CT21 4AB |
| Description |
| Specialist recruitment of candidates for engineering and technical disciplines. |
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| Job Title |
General Manager – Engineering |
| Location |
Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Salary/rate |
£36000 - £40000/annum |
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| Job number |
107381137 |
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| Posted |
19/11/2008 (19:01) |
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Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our client is the acknowledged market leader in modern clinical waste disposal in the UK. The company has a vacancy for a General Manager at their Waste to Energy Incinerator Plant, based in Ipswich. The General Manager will be fully accountable for the operational activities of the Ipswich Plant. Candidates should have a strong technical ability plus excellent management skills. A formal qualification in Engineering discipline is required.
Overall Purpose
To be fully accountable for the operational activities of the Ipswich Waste to Energy Plant, in order to safely meet customer service levels, utilisation and availability levels in accordance with Group Targets, the license compliance and environmental conditions, within approved Business Plan Budgets. The key success criterion is the safe long-term operation of the Plant at sustained high utilisation. The key to achieving this will be the careful and effective use of resources and manpower, on a day-to-day and hour-by-hour basis, as the impact of demand and current availability requires. To achieve this you must have good management skills backed by a strong technical ability. A positive analytical approach and a “can do” attitude must prevail at all times to successfully execute this role.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities
•To manage plant operations to license and H & S requirements
•On site vehicles and drivers relating to the servicing of Ipswich customers will be the responsibility of the General Manager (GM) and there will be a need to liaise and work closely with the Shift Operations Managers (SOM's) whether based on site or remote (if applicable) and the Regional Operations Manager regarding routes and capacity.
•Have full budgetary responsibility for the Business
•Lead and direct Plant Manager and site personnel
•Effective co-ordination and monitoring of Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCN).
•Compile site business plan for authorisation
•Maintenance and development of operational systems on site, ie Tower/Biotrack
•Regular liaison with the Environment Agency and other Regulatory bodies
•Appoint, develop and discipline staff
•Organise the plant scheduled maintenance in conjunction with the Plant Manager
•Oversee visitors and contractors on site
•Prioritise and schedule work of the Plant
•Monitor statutory calibrations
•Maximise utilisation especially during planned and unplanned maintenance
•Plan and implement plant improvements
•Authorised signatory for the Plant up to £3000
•Compile and authorise Risk Assessments
•Monitor use of consumables and spares
•Signatory for radio-active consignment notes
•Oversee the housekeeping on site and ensure a high standard is maintained.
•Report and monitor all accidents, incidents and environmental incidents on site in line with Company procedures.
•To assist on other sites within the group when reasonably requested
•To support the Commercial Team in account development through regular contact/close liaison with the local customer network.
•To complete other key tasks which may reasonably be requested from time to time
•Your Line Manager will be the Head of Incineration and you should ensure designated lines of communication are maintained especially when Plant downtime, compliance, or Health & Safety issues arise.
Personal Competencies:
•Formal qualification in Engineering; and/or NVQ in Waste Treatment/Transfer Station
•Understanding of Business Plans and with experience of budgetary management
•Technical expertise with the capability of undertaking ‘running repairs' to plant and equipment
•Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate a multi skilled team into a new way of doing things
•Well developed customer service, communications and interpersonal skills
•Process plant experience would be an advantage
•Ability to work within a demanding and compliant environment
•Positive and committed attitude
•Possess a ‘can-do' attitude and work with little administrative support.
•Strong manager who can remain calm under pressure
•Energetic, decisive with drive and determination
•Committed to compliance
•Good understanding of plant related legislation
•Computer literate - Experience of technologically advanced plants/systems
•Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present information in conference settings
•Knowledge of transport legislation, and willingness to attain a CPC qualification
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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asap |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP805 |
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| Job Title |
Senior Engineer / Engineering Consultant - Systems / Facilities |
| Location |
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
| Salary/rate |
£0.00/annum £Competetive + Bonus, Car, Pension, Health etc |
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| Job number |
107380515 |
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| Posted |
19/11/2008 (19:01) |
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| Agency/Employer |
Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client is a leading investor, developer and operator of world class, essential infrastructure assets to include hospitals, schools and roads.
They have the immediate requirement for a Senior Engineer, to minimise engineering risk (through structured techniques e.g. HazID, HAZOP, FMEA) and provide engineering support and expertise in the bidding and design stages, and through the life cycle of projects, to asset and concession companies in healthcare, education, roads, infrastructure and associated asset management sectors.
This role has an emphasis towards systems engineering / design (e.g. electrical and mechanical systems within large buildings / infrastructure, e.g. boiler heating systems / HVAC / electrical control systems), so candidates with experience of design and implementation of multi-disciplined projects will be of interest.
Professional Profile
•Chartered Engineer (preferred) with substantial multi-disciplinary experience.
•Relevant higher education qualification e.g. Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree.
•Experience of undertaking and managing a number of the following activities;
oDesign of multidisciplinary projects (essential)
oRisk management including quantified risk assessment techniques
oEngineering Assurance Policies, plans and activities
oWorking within a Construction environment - site practices and contract management
oTesting and commissioning
oProject legislation, regulations, documentation and procedures
oOperations including HMI ergonomics and training
oMaintenance including safety documentation and procedures
oSystem modification and change control
•Engineering experience in a number of the following sectors will provide a good match for our requirements:
oPower
oHealth
oEducation
oAirports
oRail
oPetrochem
oAerospace
Personal Characteristics
•Good written and verbal communication
•Knowledge of engineering legislation, regulations and guidance including health and safety, IEC 61508 and Health Technical Memoranda
•Well organised
•Driving license
•Sound commercial awareness
•Software competence including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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ASAP |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP804 |
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| Job Title |
Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager |
| Location |
Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Salary/rate |
£1 - £999999/annum £Neg + Benefits |
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| Job number |
107386078 |
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| Posted |
18/11/2008 (10:25) |
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Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client is a subsidiary of a large US based group. Products are complex high precision cast/machined airfoils fitted to gas turbines and used in power generation and aircraft propulsion. They have the requirement for a Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager, based at their facility in Leicester. Candidates should have proven experience in Engineering Maintenance, preferably within the precision machining / CNC sector.
Role outline for Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager:
•Manage a team of 12 multi-skilled trades people providing operational support 24 hours/day, seven days a week.
•Manage a departmental budget of approximately £1.0 million.
•Ensure all work is undertaken to the highest Health & Safety Standards.
•Work as a key member of the production management team to achieve agreed output and variable cost targets.
•Develop all members of the maintenance team through regular personnel development reviews and training.
•Improve machine availability to increase plant Overall Equipment Efficiency.
•Maintain plant services to ensure a safe and reliable operating environment.
•Introduce robust Planned Maintenance schedules to break the existing breakdown maintenance cycle.
•Introduce condition monitoring systems on key equipment.
•Develop SAP based Maintenance Management System
•Target to improve machine availability year on year through a continuous improvement approach.
•Target to reduce unit maintenance costs year on year through a continuous improvement and value engineering approach.
•Benchmark current approach to machine tool maintenance against best practice and evaluate possible improvements.
•Manage external engineering resource as necessary to provide required maintenance support.
•Project manage the introduction of new equipment within agreed time frames and cost.
Profile for Plant Engineering Maintenance Manager:
•Proven track record in engineering maintenance gained within the CNC precision machining sector operating 24/7
•Able to lead and motivate a team of mechanical/electrical multi-skilled trades people
•Able to operate as a key member of the operations team with a positive approach to solving problems and breaking down traditional barriers.
•Be up to date with current Health and Safety regulations relating to plant operation and maintenance.
•Experience of CNC machine tools and industrial hydraulics.
•Qualified to degree/HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
•Proven experience in a maintenance management role.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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asap |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP806 |
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| Job Title |
Electrical Engineer - Telecoms Design |
| Location |
West Malling, Kent |
| Salary/rate |
£1 - £999999/annum £Neg + Benefits |
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| Job number |
107377592 |
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| Posted |
18/11/2008 (10:24) |
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Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client is a leading firm of Chartered Engineers who supply property advice and services to the Telecommunications industry. An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Engineer to join their Design team. The position will be located in their West Malling (Kent) office. While the majority of the work is within the telecommunications sector there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be aware of current building services design. You should be a team player with a proactive approach. There will be travelling in the UK particularly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Southern England.
You will be working with a dedicated team and will develop your existing skills in this flexible and demanding role.
Main responsibilities will include:
•Attending site surveys
•Designing and ensuring production of planning and electrical drawings
•Producing reports
•Liaising with clients
•Attending close out surveys and producing completion reports, including as built information
As an Electrical Engineer you will be expected to produce effective solutions to a range of electrical supply requirements in a multitude of environments.
The successful candidate will be expected to expand the design team in the proposed office, whilst reporting to the design director.
This is an exiting opportunity to join a fast expanding dynamic company in the field of telecommunications in middle management and to help guide it forward.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Sound electrical design experience and conversant with BS7671 Electrical Wiring Regulations and other related standards
Experience of lightning protection system design
HNC Electrical Engineering or above (or equivalent)
Driving licence
Good communication and organisation skills
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Telecoms experience, specifically RF microwave
Survey experience
Experience with Autocad and Heavacomp
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| Job type |
Permanent |
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N/A |
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asap |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP803 |
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| Job Title |
Cost Reduction Engineer |
| Location |
Kent, Kent |
| Salary/rate |
£1 - £999999/annum £TBA |
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| Job number |
117145848 |
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| Posted |
18/11/2008 (10:24) |
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| Agency/Employer |
Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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The purpose of this role will be to drive and take ownership of all cost reduction programs across the business for the benefit of our Client and their customers. To improve productivity, routing and design including technical improvements and cost cut opportunities for existing customers and parts. To provide additional sales opportunities and establish closer relationships for new product design with key customers and to identify other processes that the existing customer base would use.
Prime Duties of Cost Reduction Engineer:
•To agree quarterly objectives and targets with your immediate supervisor to ensure they are achieved and reported on a monthly basis
•To work pro-actively with existing customers on new and existing business in order to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities. Which will include customer visits and awareness of customer products
•To identify opportunities to reduce our manufacturing costs. To focus on improving productivity, process, rates etc
•To be involved in meetings with new and potential customers to provide technical and logical solutions that facilitate effective component design, manufacturing processes and the most competitive final component price
•Monthly review meetings with key customers to improve technical communications
•Pro- active approach for identifying other processes for our customers-added value assembly
•To identify and take ownership of internal efficiency improvements in all production areas for the benefit of profitability
•Working closely with the Purchasing Department you will help to assess and assure technical and logistical capabilities of suppliers involved in the re-sourcing of current products
•To document and report to your Director the resulting savings and benefits of all improvements made
Person Specification for Cost Reduction Engineer:
This a newly created role that would suit someone educated to an HNC degree level or equivalent. Our Client would consider a graduate looking to start a career in the industry or someone that is a technically qualified engineer with a tool making or mechanical engineering background preferably with at least 3 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing company including metal pressing and machining and to be capable of offering savings in the order of 10% minimum to customer, whilst improving our throughput by £250K per annum. Knowledge of technical buying would be an advantage.
This person must be:
•Self motivated
•Logical
•Friendly / confident
•Persuasive / influential
•A good communicator
Thus person must have:
•A good knowledge of the pressing and machining production process and finishing and assembly methods
•A tooling background with knowledge of tool design
•Knowledge of materials
•Electrical knowledge and must be capable of designing metal connector systems
•Must be experienced in project management and able to do own cost out calculations
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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asap |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP799 |
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| Job Title |
APO Supply Planning Lead |
| Location |
Hampshire, Hampshire |
| Salary/rate |
£1 - £999999/annum £Neg + Benefits |
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| Job number |
117145048 |
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| Posted |
18/11/2008 (10:24) |
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| Agency/Employer |
Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client packages and distributes Branded pharmaceuticals, OTC medicines and next-generation vaccine products throughout the world. They have the immediate requirement for an APO Supply Planning Lead, to generate the Master Production Schedule using SAP Advanced Planner and Operator (APO). You will control the plant's PPU activities in order to meet the desired customer service levels through the maintenance of agreed finished stock levels for each SKU in the market place. This should be achieved ensuring inventory and order demand at all levels is optimized by managing priorities, capacities, and scheduling. You will fully participate and provide information as necessary to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Experience, Qualifications & Personal Attributes:
•Track record as a successful planner/ scheduler.
•Demonstrated skill in negotiating and managing customers.
•Ability to manage people.
•Ability to drive change and seek more efficient processes.
•Must have the ability to develop what-if scenarios and evaluate trade-offs among customer service, inventory levels, manufacturing efficiency, shipping modes based on urgency, and any other factors that affect supply.
•Be creative to ensure on time and continuing supply when issues /delays have occurred within the supply chain.
•Candidates should have a Diploma in Operations Management or equivalent.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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asap |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP796 |
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| Job Title |
Electro Optics Team Leader |
| Location |
Kent, Kent |
| Salary/rate |
£35000 - £45000/annum Good Benefits |
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| Job number |
112128053 |
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| Posted |
17/11/2008 (19:02) |
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Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of spacial awareness and image capture devices, serving a wide range of Clients with particular emphasis on developing innovative products for the Military and Defence sector. They have the immediate requirement for an Electro Optics Team Leader to lead an exciting new project. Candidates must be experienced in the design electro optic products such as laser diodes, optics and thermal sensors/cameras, and have experience with managing design teams within a relevant industry. Candidates should have a solid educational background in Electronic Engineering / Physics, including Electro-Optics, to degree level or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the role are to:
•Review marketing briefs and, working with the Sales & Marketing Director and Programmes Executive, define and agree project plans and associated work packages/tasks with appropriate due dates and scopes of work.
•Implement product development project plans in accordance with agreed budgets, schedules, technical standards and specifications.
•Work with the final test department to develop and implement appropriate test processes, fixtures and procedures for electro-optical products.
Desirable Skills and Personal Requirements:
•Experience of developing products using electro-optical technologies such as laser diodes, optics, PIN and APD detectors, CCD/CMOS/thermal sensors and cameras and digital and analogue electronics from concept stage through to production.
•Experience of managing teams of electro-optical engineers to deliver product development projects on time and to budget.
•Experience of the use of modern electro-optical product design techniques and associated tools such as:
Physical modelling and simulation (e.g. Machcad/Matlab)
Optical system design (e.g. Zemax)
Electronics CAD (e.g. Protel/Altium)
Firmware and application software development in C/C++
Digital signal processing (DSP)
Educated to post-graduate degree level or equivalent in either electronics or physics with an electro-optical/photonic bias. An appropriate qualification in management would be an advantage.
•Experience of the design of laser rangefinders or optical time of flight measurement systems
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| Contact name |
Tim Hill |
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| Ref no |
TP687 |
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| Job Title |
Tool and Gauge / Proof Inspector |
| Location |
West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire |
| Salary/rate |
£24000 - £25000/annum Pension, Share scheme, Bonus |
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| Job number |
107362300 |
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| Posted |
17/11/2008 (19:01) |
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| Agency/Employer |
Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our Client manufactures complex high precision cast/machined airfoils fitted to gas turbines used in power generation and aircraft propulsion. They have an immediate requirement for a skilled Tool and Gauge / Proof Inspector to join their precision manufacturing facility.
Apprentice trained in Tool & Gauge Inspection.
Experience of conventional gauge calibration by means of table inspection (i.e. Sine tables, Homels etc) and the mathematical skill this requires.
Proven capability of CMM programming preferably on Mitutoyo CMM's using 'GeoWin' software.
Preference with be given to individuals who have worked in a Turbine blade manufacturing environment.
Good communicator, organised worker and team player, willing to give extra effort when required.
This is likely to be a shift position and will attract relevant shift premiums. The position offers excellent prospects with a global precision engineering company. |
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ASAP |
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP795 |
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| Job Title |
Planning Manager |
| Location |
Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Salary/rate |
£38000 - £41000/annum c£40k per annum + benefits |
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| Job number |
117147284 |
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| Posted |
17/11/2008 (15:56) |
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Technical Placements Ltd |
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Description
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Our client manufacturers complex high precision cast/machined airfoils fitted to gas turbines used in power generation and aircraft propulsion. They have the immediate requirement for a Planning Manager, to manage their Planning Team, incorporating MRP Control, Production Control Scheduling, Inventory Control, Manpower Capacity Planning, Material Control and Supply Chain Processes. Salary c£40k per annum plus benefits to include quarterly cash bonus.
Role
Responsible for the Production Control Scheduling Process including Inventory Control and Manpower Capacity Planning.
Responsible for creating an achievable production plan which satisfies both Company and Customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the Planning Team and ensure the MRP Controllers have clearly defined objectives.
Develop and implement a production plan which reflects operational capacity and customer requirements.
Ensure the production plan is regularly monitored and achieved.
Ensure that inventory targets are achieved
Communicate accurate requirements throughout the supply chain including subcontract and external supply
Develop and maintain key performance indicators
Support and provide adequate input to Sales and Operational Planning Meetings
Manage the successful implementation of the new MRP based planning system
The Person
Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
Good Knowledge and understanding of Production/Material Control and Supply Chain Processes, techniques and systems
Good team player with the ability to work closely with colleagues and other departments at all levels
Excellent communicator with ability to create relationships both internally and with customers and the supply network
Self motivated problem solver, flexible and possessing the ability to motivate others.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience of SAP is preferable.
Good knowledge of lean manufacturing with the ability to work to tight deadlines with a “can do” mentality.
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| Contact name |
Lindsey Kennett |
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| Ref no |
TP780 |
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