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Athena Resourcing Solutions

Contact Stewart Coia
Telephone 0208 777 4737
Email cv@athenars.co.uk
Website http://www.athenaresourcingsolutions.co.uk
Address Winsford House , 40 Copse Avenue , West Wickham , Kent , BR4 9NR
Description
Athena Resourcing Solutions is a specialist recruitment services organisation that work in partnership with our clients and candidates. Our consultative approach ensures we listen to the needs of both employers and job seekers, delivering tailored bespoke solutions to each individual requirement.
We pride ourselves on our exacting standards and our reputation for building long-term relationships. Our approach is to develop a full understanding of our client’s business and culture. This understanding, coupled with our knowledge and advice, enables us to assist our clients to achieve their objectives.
Working closely with candidates and clients, our aim is to enhance careers and add value to businesses. Our market presence enables us to deliver outstanding employment opportunities, placing professional candidates in both permanent and interim positions.

16 jobs from Athena Resourcing Solutions
Job Title Indirect Category Manager
Location Wakefield , West Yorkshire
Job Number 128204861
Posted 21/02/2012 (14:48)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Indirect Category Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Ref: ARS1085R
This established and rapidly expanding company are looking for a Category Manager. The Category Manager will be responsible for the setting and delivery of the UK wide Strategic Category plan covering all indirect purchasing including MRO and capex. The Category Manager will be responsible for capturing spend in all indirect spend categories across nationally distributed manufacturing and raw material processing plants. The Category Manager will control all indirect spend across the company managing a budget of approximately £25m, in addition they will have some tactical procurement responsible for site specific direct spend.

The position of Indirect Category Manager is a new appointment and as such there will be a strong emphasis on capturing spend in all areas of the business. The Category Manager will work closely with their stakeholders demonstrating best practice and delivering efficiencies and generating cost savings back to the business. To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the Category Manager position must be able to demonstrate:
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communications and ability to work across different business areas
• A track record in delivering savings whilst maintaining quality and reliability
• Good supplier relationship management
• Strong career history in either FMCG or manufacturing / processing
• Good knowledge of procurement best practice and process
• Ability to set and deliver a category management strategy, preferably in indirect spend
• Good leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in managing and influencing virtual teams

The role has site specific responsibilities and national category responsibilities so it would be expected that the successful candidate will spend up to 20 - 25% of their time on other company sites or with suppliers.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering the prospect of joining a large successful company constantly expanding to meet new challenging markets. The role offers an element of greenfield procurement with the opportunity to set the strategy and manage a large indirect spend. The role offers career development, professional challenges and will offer considerable job satisfaction.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.

Search criteria: Commodity Manager, Indirect, FMCG, Manufacturing, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Category Manager

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Job Title Design Engineer
Location York, North Yorkshire
Job Number 107749657
Posted 15/02/2012 (10:09)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Design Engineer
Location: North East
Contract: 3 months FTC potential to transfer permanent
Ref: ARS1082

This innovative and industry leading company are looking for a Design Engineer to join the innovation team. The Design Engineer will take an integral role in new product development developing innovation in new and existing product lines. The Design Engineer is responsible for designing solutions to meet customer demands in the rail sector. The Design Engineer will prepare detailed design work and liaise with other members of the innovation team. The Design Engineer will undertake design work from feasibility to site preparation and testing.
To take up this role the Design Engineer must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience in new product design
• Experience in Electro-magnetic compatibility
• Environmental Testing
• Experience in analogue design
• Experience in low voltage directives
• PCB prototyping
• Further education or training in a technical discipline
• Good communication skills
• It would be preferable to have knowledge of the rail sector

This is an excellent opportunity to work with some very talented individuals in a truly innovative development team. This is a temporary position of 3 months with a possibility that the tenure may go permanent.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religion and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Design Engineer, rail, product development, PCB, electromagnetic, analogue design, testing,

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Job Title Service Managers HVAC
Salary/rate £35000 - £41000/annum
Location Leeds , West Yorkshire
Job Number 107749542
Posted 14/02/2012 (18:08)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Service Managers
Location: South East Region and Northern Region
Package: £38,000 – 41,000 plus Car
Ref: ARS1088
Two Service Managers are required for leading supplier of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions. They are looking for a Service Manager for the South East based out o Dartford and a Service Manager based out Leeds. The Service Managers will be responsible for the building of the service business across their region. The Service Manager needs to be able to demonstrate M&E qualifications to ONC/OND or higher academic levels. Service Managers are expected to work closely with marketing and sales engineering resources, liaising with existing customers and promoting new business. The Service Managers must possess excellent working knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, process engineering and significant supervisory experience.
Service Manager are expected to:

• To be responsible for the cost effective identification and utilisation of human and material resource in order to support current and forecast levels of business.
• To ensure that service centre administration systems operate efficiently
• To properly exercise management control over working capital in respect of debtors and inventory, to maximise turnover with minimum overhead costs.
• To accurately evaluate service centre performance, to report on this performance monthly and to accurately forecast short term future business.
• To identify, evaluate and manage potential risks of service centre business.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a company that are true market leaders in their field.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Service Manager, , tactics, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, process engineering , supervisory experience

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Job Title Service Manager HVAC
Salary/rate £35000 - £41000/annum
Location Dartford, Kent
Job Number 107749535
Posted 14/02/2012 (18:03)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Service Managers
Location: South East Region and Northern Region
Package: £38,000 – 41,000 plus Car
Ref: ARS1088
Two Service Managers are required for leading supplier of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions. They are looking for a Service Manager for the South East based out o Dartford and a Service Manager based out Leeds. The Service Managers will be responsible for the building of the service business across their region. The Service Manager needs to be able to demonstrate M&E qualifications to ONC/OND or higher academic levels. Service Managers are expected to work closely with marketing and sales engineering resources, liaising with existing customers and promoting new business. The Service Managers must possess excellent working knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, process engineering and significant supervisory experience.
Service Manager are expected to:

• To be responsible for the cost effective identification and utilisation of human and material resource in order to support current and forecast levels of business.
• To ensure that service centre administration systems operate efficiently
• To properly exercise management control over working capital in respect of debtors and inventory, to maximise turnover with minimum overhead costs.
• To accurately evaluate service centre performance, to report on this performance monthly and to accurately forecast short term future business.
• To identify, evaluate and manage potential risks of service centre business.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a company that are true market leaders in their field.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Service Manager, , tactics, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, process engineering , supervisory experience

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Job Title Sales Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum
Location Birmingham , West Midlands
Job Number 118437772
Posted 14/02/2012 (16:54)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Sales Manager
Location: Midlands Region and Northern Region
Package: £40,000 – 44,000 plus Car
Ref: ARS1087
Two Sales Managers required for leading supplier of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions. They are looking to recruit Sales Managers to take responsibility for developing new business and service existing accounts across the region. The Sales Manager is responsible for delivering the sales effort working with internal stake holders to provide a seamless service to their client base. The Sales Manager takes the principle role in managing their sales pipe line from generating enquiries through to presentation, tendering, final proposal, to closing the sale. The Sales Manager will be expected to deliver to budget and report against key performance indicators.

The successful Sales Manager must be able to demonstrate:
• Strong track record in delivering solutions to clients needs
• Proven ability in delivering sales targets
• Ability to build and manage a sales pipeline
• Excellent communicator both written and oral
• Creative solution sell to a demanding and diverse client base
• Knowledge of new installations, maintenance and service contracts
• Several years experience in technical sales preferably in heating, refrigeration air-conditioning or similar applications

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a company that are true market leaders in their field.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Sales Manager, sales strategy, tactics, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation air-conditioning, heating, Sales Consultant, New Business, Account Manager, Sales Development

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Job Title Sales Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum
Location Manchester , North West
Job Number 118437769
Posted 14/02/2012 (16:52)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Sales Manager
Location: Midlands Region and Northern Region
Package: £40,000 – 44,000 plus Car
Ref: ARS1087
Two Sales Managers required for leading supplier of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning solutions. They are looking to recruit Sales Managers to take responsibility for developing new business and service existing accounts across the region. The Sales Manager is responsible for delivering the sales effort working with internal stake holders to provide a seamless service to their client base. The Sales Manager takes the principle role in managing their sales pipe line from generating enquiries through to presentation, tendering, final proposal, to closing the sale. The Sales Manager will be expected to deliver to budget and report against key performance indicators.

The successful Sales Manager must be able to demonstrate:
• Strong track record in delivering solutions to clients needs
• Proven ability in delivering sales targets
• Ability to build and manage a sales pipeline
• Excellent communicator both written and oral
• Creative solution sell to a demanding and diverse client base
• Knowledge of new installations, maintenance and service contracts
• Several years experience in technical sales preferably in heating, refrigeration air-conditioning or similar applications

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a company that are true market leaders in their field.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Sales Manager, sales strategy, tactics, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation air-conditioning, heating, Sales Consultant, New Business, Account Manager, Sales Development

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Job Title Area Sales Manager
Salary/rate £45000 - £50000/annum
Location Dartford , Kent
Job Number 118437713
Posted 14/02/2012 (14:57)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Area Sales Manager
Location: Dartford
Package: £45,000 – 50,000 plus Car
Ref: ARS1086
Area Sales Manager required for leading supplier of contracting and servicing to the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning market. They are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to take responsibility for delivering financial targets and setting and delivering the sales strategy. The Area Sales Manager is responsible for driving the sales effort and the co-ordination between sales, service and finance to provide a seamless service to their client base. The Area Sales Manager takes the principle role in holding senior level client relationships working with the Sales Managers.

The successful Area Sales Manager must be able to demonstrate:
• Strong sales leadership
• Proven ability in delivering sales targets
• Ability to build and motivate to over achieve
• Excellent communicator both written and oral
• Innovator and ability to set and deliver sales strategy
• Several years experience in technical sales preferably in heating, refrigeration air-conditioning

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a company that are true market leaders in their field.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Area Sales Manager, sales strategy, tactics, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation air-conditioning, heating

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Job Title Buyer
Salary/rate £100000/annum
Location Coventry, Warwickshire
Job Number 128202237
Posted 14/02/2012 (08:15)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Buyer
Location: Coventry
Package: £28,000 – 32,000
Tenure: Permanent
Ref: ARS1076

This global organisation is looking to recruit a Buyer responsible for the sourcing of relevant components and materials, ensuring quality and cost. The Buyer will be expected to create effective supplier relationships and demonstrate good supplier relationship management. The Buyer is responsible for creating robust agreements that offer value for money and ensure continuity of supply and quality.
Working with the international global sourcing team the role of Buyer demands experience of sourcing internationally and will be responsible for spare parts. The Buyer will be expected to have good communication skills both written and oral, be numerate and IT literate. It would be ideal if the Buyer has experience in manufacturing with experience of Lean, JIT and Kan Ban. As this organisation are a global manufacturer it would be ideal if the Buyer comes from and engineering, automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace sectors, construction machinery, Yellow goods.
This is an excellent position offering the opportunity for a Buyer to take an active part in a company that are rapidily expanding to meet the demands of a full order book. As a large organisation this will offer real career development.
Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search Criteria: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Spare Parts, Yellow Goods, Construction machinery, Manufacturing,

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Job Title Category Manager Indirect
Salary/rate £40000 - £50000/annum
Location Wakefield , West Yorkshire
Job Number 128204283
Posted 13/02/2012 (17:29)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Category Manager Indirect
Location: West Yorkshire
Package: To £50,000
Ref: ARS1085
This highly successful international company are looking for a Category Manager for one of their UK processing sites. The Category Manager will be responsible for the setting and delivery of the UK wide Strategic Indirect Category plan. The Category Manager will be responsible for capturing spend in all indirect spend categories across four nationally distributed sites. The Category Manager will control all indirect spend across the company managing a budget of approximately £12m, in addition they will have some tactical procurement responsible for site specific direct spend.

The position of Category Manager is a new appointment and as such there will be a strong emphases on capturing spend in all areas of the business. The Category Manager will work closely with their stakeholders demonstrating best practice and delivering efficiencies and cost savings back to the business. To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the Category Manager position must be able to demonstrate:
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communications and ability to work across different business areas
• A track record in delivering savings whilst maintaining quality and reliability
• Good supplier relationship management
• Strong career history in either FMCG or manufacturing / processing
• Good knowledge of procurement best practice and process
• Ability to set and deliver a category management strategy, preferably in indirect spend
• Good leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in managing and influencing virtual teams

The role has site specific responsibilities and national category responsibilities so it would be expected that the successful candidate will spend up to 20% of their time on other company sites or with suppliers.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering the prospect of joining a large successful company constantly expanding to meet new challenging markets. The role offers an element of greenfield procurement with the opportunity to set the strategy and manage a large indirect spend. The role offers career development, professional challenges and will offer considerable job satisfaction.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.

Search criteria: Commodity Manager, Indirect, FMCG, Manufacturing, Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Category Manager

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Job Title Sales Administration Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location West Midlands, Warwickshire
Job Number 126235305
Posted 13/02/2012 (16:06)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Sales Administration Manager
Location: West Midlands
Package: To £35,000
Ref: ARS1084
This highly successful international company are looking for a Sales Administration Manager to support their international sales team. The Sales Administration Manager will be responsible for proactively supporting and managing the sales pipeline for a team of Sales people based in the West Midlands but with an international remit. The Sales Administration Manager ensures the management of the sales process, effective reporting at all stages of the sales process from initially enquiry to order fulfillment. The Sales Administration Manager is also responsible for communication with all stake holders, sales, finance, manufacturing, supply chain. The Sales Administration Manager will ensure the smooth running of the Sales Administration function through effective Sales Administration Management of the team and maintaining policies designed to have a positive impact throughout the organisation.
The Sales Administration Manager effectively acts as the main interface between the sales team and the heads of departments, internal clients and external clients. The Sales Administration Manager will be responsible for:

• Initiate and implement transitional changes within Sales Administration where required for business needs and processes
• Provide a more effective support to customer requests, RFI / RFP and Tender responses through use of motivation and continual improvement methodologies.
• Fully knowledgeable and competent in Sales Administrator role, maintaining up-to-date awareness at all times
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of priorities, processes and providing support and assistance when required
• Actively contribute in planning, forecasting and the strategic outlook within Sales team
• Assist Sales personnel with the production of contracts and delivery of Sales documentation as and when required, including maintenance of associated documentation and tracking systems. Ensure that contracts are proofread within the Sales Admin team; participate in proofreading, checking and auditing where required.
• Manage and assist with general office administration, where required
• Assist in the production of management report information as and when required

This is a busy, professional and fun environment and the sales function and that of the Sales Administration Manager are perceived to be vital to the future success of the group so the role careers career challenges and rewards.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.

Search criteria: Sales administration manager, sales support, sales development, administration.

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Job Title Strategic Buyer / Commodity Buyer
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum
Location Staffordshire , Staffordshire
Job Number 128203904
Posted 08/02/2012 (11:37)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Strategic Buyer
Location: Staffordshire
Package: £35,000 – 40,000
Ref: ARS1083
This highly successful international manufacturing company are looking to recruit a Strategic Buyer. Having just completed a strategic review and restructure this procurement team are looking to bring in additional Strategic Buyers to complement an existing strong and diverse team. The Strategic Buyer will work on special projects across both raw materials and finished parts. The Strategic Buyer must be able to interrupt technical drawings and have experience of working in a highly technical manufacturing environment. Some experience in NPI would be advantageous as the Strategic Buyer will work on NPI projects. The strategic Buyer will work closely with the technical teams and the tactical buying team so excellent communication skills are essential. The Strategic Buyer will need to be a strong negotiator, with a proven track record in both supplier consolidation and supplier replacement, sourcing commodities internationally.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team in a successful company that offer career challenges and career growth. Please send your CV for consideration.
Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Strategic Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Buyer, Manufacturing, NPI, raw materials, finished goods, procurement, purchasing, buying, strategic, senior buyer

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Job Title Design Engineer
Location York, North Yorkshire
Job Number 107745254
Posted 06/02/2012 (12:39)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Design Engineer
Location: North East
Contract: 3 months
Ref: ARS1082

This innovative and industry leading company are looking for a Design Engineer to join the innovation team. The Design Engineer will take an integral role in new product development developing innovation in new and existing product lines. The Design Engineer is responsible for designing solutions to meet customer demands in the rail sector. The Design Engineer will prepare detailed design work and liaise with other members of the innovation team. The Design Engineer will undertake design work from feasibility to site preparation and testing.
To take up this role the Design Engineer must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience in new product design
• Experience in Electro-magnetic compatibility
• Environmental Testing
• Experience in analogue design
• Experience in low voltage directives
• PCB prototyping
• Further education or training in a technical discipline
• Good communication skills
• It would be preferable to have knowledge of the rail sector

This is an excellent opportunity to work with some very talented individuals in a truly innovative development team. This is a temporary position of 3 months with a possibility that the tenure may go permanent.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Design Engineer, rail, product development, PCB, electromagnetic, analogue design, testing,

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Job Title Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum
Location Milton Keynes , Bedfordshire
Job Number 128203426
Posted 02/02/2012 (12:05)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer
Location: Milton Keynes
Ref: ARS1081

This expanding and successful company are looking for a Purchasing Manager to take control of a spend of over £12m. The company have a very a successful track record in the manufacture of high quality pressed sheet metal work. The successful Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all areas of procurement from initial sourcing and tendering to negotiation, contract let and supplier relationship management. The company are looking for a Purchasing Manager with strong knowledge of procuring steel, various forms of steel, experience with the major suppliers and knowledge of developments in the market place. This position will suit an existing Purchasing Manager with experience in purchasing in both indirect and direct categories. Alternative this role would also suit a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Category Manager with strong knowledge of the steel market.
This is a good position offering challenge, the ability to have a direct impact on the business and the opportunity to join a company that are expanding in a depressed market.

If you have an excellent track record of delivering savings and efficient supply chain as a Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager or very experienced Buyer then please send your CV today.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Category Buyer, Buyer, Steel, Metal, manufacturing, direct, indirect

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Job Title Senior Quality &Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/rate £32000 - £38000/annum
Location coventry, Warwickshire
Job Number 117189404
Posted 30/01/2012 (14:02)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Senior Quality & Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Coventry
Package: £35,000 - 38,000
Ref: ARS1072R

Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer required by global yellow goods manufacturer. The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer will support on-going improvement of in house manufacturing operations, quality assurance of outsourced components through to the application of both lean manufacturing and problem solving tools.
The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer co-ordinates the Manufacturing Engineering and Production Technician teams. The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer will be actively be involved in the continuous improvement of assembly/manufacturing processes to identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time Variation. The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer will define and Implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards and also produce appropriate supporting process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques. The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer will investigate, source and implement any new tooling, jigs/fixtures, methods required to facilitate introduction of product changes.

The Senior Quality and Manufacturing Engineer must be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to read engineering drawings /Understanding of basic jig and tool design.
• Strong people management and team leadership
• Possess good analytical skills and have the ability to think creatively.
• Able to work under pressure and to time constraints.
• Proven experience in identifying areas for improvement.
• Self motivated, enthusiastic, creative and results orientated
• Management experience ideally within a production line/ manufacturing/supplier quality development environment.
• Experience in large construction machine manufacture, automotive, aerospace or rail
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques and their application.
• Practical experience of the application of problem solving tools and techniques to enable quality improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UKs current manufacturing success stories. They are a company looking for the very best people as they are building a strong team to meet an ever increasing customer demand for their products.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Manufacturing, Engineer, Quality, Takt time, Lean, assembly line,

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Job Title Supply Chain Quality Engineer SQD
Salary/rate £28000 - £33000/annum
Location Coventry, Warwickshire
Job Number 117189402
Posted 30/01/2012 (13:49)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Supply Chain Quality Engineer
Location: Coventry
Package: £32,000
Tenure: Permanent

This major international manufacturing company are rapidly expanding and are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Quality Engineer / SQD Engineer. The Quality Engineer is responsible for the improvement and maintenance of the quality controls throughout the supply chain, by utilising Lean process and problem solving. The Supply Chain Quality Engineer will ensure the supply chain maintain a quality assured flow of components and assemblies. The Supply Chain Quality Engineer will introduce change where appropriate and introduce new materials suppliers and tooling.

The Supply Chain Quality Engineer must be able demonstrate:

• Knowledge of problem solving techniques: 8D, SPC, FMEA, Taguch,i QFD
• Experienced in Process Surveillance, Gateways and End-of-line processes
• Experience in conducting system process audits
• Assist suppliers continual improvement initiatives and ensure on-going
• Assess samples for conformance to specification
• Experience in supporting ECN processes and NPI projects
• Experience of supporting service and warranty teams
• Good communication skills
• Excellent analytical ability
• Degree or professional accreditations

This is a really exciting time to join the company as they have a full order book and look to be a real success in 2012. They are global company so offer the full support, security and benefits you would expect with a large organisation.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, 8D,SPC,FMEA,taguchi, Lean, KPI, VAVE, supply chain quality, engineer.

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Job Title Business Improvement Manager
Salary/rate £35000 - £40000/annum
Location Kent, Kent
Job Number 108135084
Posted 27/01/2012 (11:46)
Agency/Employer Athena Resourcing Solutions
DescriptionRegister your CV Position: Business Improvement Manager – Contact Centre
Location: Kent
Package: £35,000 – 40,000
Ref: ARS1079

This strong international brand is looking for a Business Improvement Manager to work on major improvements within their contact centre. The Business Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving the implementation of business change within their contact centre. The Business Improvement Manager will lead the major planned changes that will bring improved performance and increased customer satisfaction. The Business Improvement Manager will be a dynamic leader of change, who motivates change and leads virtual teams. Working with all areas of the business and supporting a culture of continuous improvement the Business Improvement Manager will lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
To be considered as the Business Improvement Manager for this brand leader you will need to be able to demonstrate:
• Strong communication skills both written or oral
• Proven track record in leading and delivering business improvement and change projects
• Self motivated and dynamic leadership style
• Affinity with international, multi cultural, strong customer service culture
• Experience of delivering change in Contact / Service Centres
• Experience with continuous improvement – Lean, Six Sigma
• Ability to create credibility with user groups and internal business units

Not only will this role offer job satisfaction in terms of challenge and ability to have an impact on the business, but this role offers career development and carries an excellent benefits package.

Athena Resourcing Solutions is an employment agency and employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are very sorry but it is not always possible to respond to each applicant personally. Only those applicants who are short listed for the position can be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two days please assume that your application for this particular position has been unsuccessful.
Search criteria: Business Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, contact centre, call centre, service centre, business change, change management project management, Continuous Improvement.

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