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Silven recruitment

Contact Emma Hanson
Telephone 0845 003 6872
Email emma.hanson@silven.co.uk
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Address Conavon Court Business Centre , 12 Blackfriars , Manchester , M3 5BQ
Description
Silven recruitment is an exciting start up providing a professional recruitment service to a variety of niche market sectors with specific expertise and experience in Food and Drink Manufacturing and FMCG.
Backed by experienced and successful recruiters, the business has ambitious plans to become the leading recruitment company in its chosen sectors by virtue of superior service delivery.
We have an intelligent and fresh company culture based on a passion for recruitment, a belief in our business goals and above all a commitment to everybody feeling part of something great. At our core sit an open communication style and a desire to keep things simple. We believe in giving consultants their heads so they can deliver excellent results and thrive in an adult and upbeat environment.
Our belief is that this approach enables us to be flexible enough to effectively meet the differing demands of our clients and candidates.

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Job Title Development Manager
Location York, North Yorkshire
Job Number 120251842
Posted 22/02/2012 (17:41)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Development Manager, £negotiable based on experience, York

Do you have a wealth of product development knowledge?
Can you demonstrate good man-management skills?
Are you from a medical device or biotechnology background?

Would you like to work for a unique and stimulating medical device organisation? If the answer is yes to all of the above, read on!

I am working with a technology company in the medical device and biotechnology industry who work to better patient’s lives with new and unusual methods of body part replacement. Due to growth within their company they are looking to recruit a Development Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:-
• Excellent man-management experience; this will be utilised in the management of Project Engineers, the Manufacturing department and Laboratory staff.
• Confident communication skills; you will be working closely with Business Development and Manufacturing to identify new products and evaluate market reactions to existing products. You will also be liaising with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to assure relevant standards are met.
• Fantastic project management and organisational skills in order to develop and execute New Product Development plans and programmes.

You will be:-
• From a medical device or biotechnology industry. PLEASE do not apply if you have no experience in either of these sectors.

Does this sound like the role for you?
Please enquire for further information with reference number: LH/DVLP
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Job Title Group HSE Manager
Location Essex, South East
Job Number 117190748
Posted 20/02/2012 (14:18)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV EHS/ HSE Manager
Posted by: Silven Job Title: Group HSE Manager
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: c£55K + 20% Bonus excellent benefits

The Candidate:
An experienced professional in a health, safety and environmental (HSE) management role within a FMCG environment.
Ideally you will have had a European/ Worldwide remit with a strong awareness of the global, national, local trends and issues regarding H&S and the Environment.
Sound working knowledge of risk Assessment in a manufacturing and Logistics organisation, HSE management processes and legislation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills as you are dealing cross functionally across the worldwide operation
People leadership experience and enjoy project management skills are a must and strong focus on delivery.
Qualifications Required:
• Professional Level (Chartered) Membership of IOSH, IIRSM and/or IEMA.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent l in a Science, Health, Safety, Environmental related subject.
• Preferably Post Graduate qualification in Health, Safety / Environmental discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma /Diploma in Safety Management
• Diploma in Environmental Management

• The Role:

• This key role as Group HSE Manager is to development the group's HSE vision, strategic plan and policies.
• Ensure that these policies and plans are communicated and implemented across all operating territories by leading and developing the company's health, safety and environmental teams.
• Ensuring the group's compliance with all HSE legislation and regulations in all territories it operates in this includes UK , Ireland, France and going forward into the USA so there will be potential travel with this role.
• Identification and development of company health, safety and environmental targets and objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with other corporate key performing indicators and the corporate responsibility programme.
• Build effective relationships with key external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, insurers and government agencies and ensure the company reputation for excellent HSE management.
• Ensure appropriate group data is collated and analysed for reports to senior managers, the board of directors, shareholders and investors and the annual CSR report to the public.
• Ensure corporate level policies and procedures for HSE improvement are managed within the framework of a certified OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001management system (where appropriate), and ensure all sites maintain their necessary local systems.
• To drive the company's energy and waste management strategy to deliver the most cost effective results leading to a continued competitive advantage.
• Conduct corporate audits of the company's management systems at all the Group's various locations, promoting collaboration, and driving programmes of best practice, standardisation and continuous improvement.

The Company:
My client is part of a global manufacturing giant who continue to grow and develop across the world and strive for excellence across each site.This key group role is a newly created role for someone with outstanding potential and drive to lead HSE across the group. A real opportunity to make a real impact.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref MP/GHSE or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792465247


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Job Title Engineering Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum Bonus, Healthcare,Pension, Shares
Location Norfolk, East Anglia
Job Number 107751742
Posted 20/02/2012 (12:21)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Engineering /Maintenance Manager
• Posted by: Silven
• Job Title: Engineering Manager
• Location: Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia
• Salary: c£40K - £45K + Bonus, Healthcare, Share save, excellent benefits

• The Candidate:

• As Engineering Manager, you will preferably be qualified to degree or equivalent level.
• Be able to demonstrate man -management experience in a FMCG environment
• Extensive change management experience both organisational and functional
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations and manufacturing processes associated within FMCG
• Lean Manufacturing Experience including TPM/ SMED/RCM and FMEA
• Experience of managing engineering budgets
• Ability to develop yourself and your team

• The Role:
• You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will have total control of all aspects of the engineering function on a day to day basis including team management , all engineering issues in factory, continuous improvement and change delivery programmes .
• You will work to develop engineering skills and knowledge within the factory promoting a professional team culture.
• As Engineering Manager you will monitor and control lines-engineering budgets with agreed limits to deliver the most cost effective results. Along with effectively control site engineering services to meet the factory requirements and drive improvements to all energy ratios.
• A key part of this role is to be proactive and implement continuous improvement with regard to line operating practices and equipment.
• As Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of routine maintenance activities and line overhauls to achieve maximum plant effectiveness/utilisation will be in your remit
• You will work closely with the senior team on site , working together to monitor downtime information and identify areas for improvement and corrective actions
• Ensure that health and safety is a priority for the team, ensuring that risk assessments and safety audits are completed.

• The Company:
• My client is a major player within the food and drink sector with an enviable presence. They are continuing to group year on year and now have sites worldwide.
• There are very clear career opportunities for high potential individuals who have the ability to deliver results in a world class manufacturing environment. You will be able to demonstrate your success in engaging and developing high performing teams.

• To apply, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref MC/ETL or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792465247

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Job Title CI Facilitator
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location Lancashire, North West
Job Number 117190577
Posted 16/02/2012 (16:41)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV CI Facilitator
Posted by: Silven
Job Title: CI Facilitator
Location: North West
Salary: c£35K + benefits

The Candidate:

*We’re looking for a graduate calibre individual who can drive change, who thrives on responsibility and who wants to make a real difference.

* Advanced understanding of continuous improvement techniques and proven experience of applying these in a manufacturing environment resulting in measurable performance improvement.

* Ability to build relationships at all levels especially with operations teams. You will have strong communication and influencing skills.

The Role:
• Build relationships and influence site operational teams to deliver on site CI initiatives.
• Deliver site CI Cost saving targets via on site teams and external support as required.
• Deliver a range of projects across the site at agreed frequencies and targets.
• Set the agenda for and manage Continuous Improvement across the site.
• Drive and manage communication across the site.
• Create and deliver site CI projects
• Updating and management of weekly CI report for site and senior operations team.
• Manage Savings calculations and tracker for the site

The Company:

*My client is a market leading food manufacturer that has seen impressive growth in its sector over the last few years.

*An opportunity now exists for a CI Facilitator to play a key part in driving change.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/CIF or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792 466140.


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Job Title Senior R&D Engineer
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum Relocation package + other
Location Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Number 120250873
Posted 15/02/2012 (14:49)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Senior R&D Engineer, £30-40K, Swindon (relocation package available)

Do you have an MSc or a PhD in Science or Engineering (or relevant)?
Do you have post-graduate experience in an academic or industrial environment?
Do you have a good knowledge of a variety research techniques?

Would you like to work for a worldwide billion dollar organisation? If the answer is yes to all of the above, read on!

I am working exclusively with a medical device manufacturer who are a giant in the orthopaedics sector, and one of the largest throughout Europe and the USA. They are an investor in the latest technologies and are looking to add to their Research team with a Senior R&D Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have:-
• A Masters, PhD or Post-Doctoral experience.
• A good working knowledge of research techniques such as search engines, social media, online journals, RSS feeds etc.
• A broad knowledge of metal, polymer, ceramic and composite biomaterials for use in orthopaedic implants and instruments.
• An understanding of orthopaedic implant design, finite element analysis (FEA) and testing and manufacture.
• Flexibility to travel when required – this exciting role may require travel throughout Europe and the USA.

You will be:-
• A confident speaker, able to deliver presentations on you and your department’s findings, able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues at all levels across the business.
• A good project manager – able to juggle several projects of various sizes at once.
• Sociable, easy-going, able to fit in with a small team.

Does this sound like the role for you?
Please enquire for further information with reference number: LH/RENG
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Job Title NPD Manager/Innovation Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum c£30K - £40K + benefits
Location Humberside
Job Number 117190432
Posted 15/02/2012 (11:14)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Posted by: Silven
Job Title: NPD Manager/Innovation Manager
Location: Humberside
Salary: c£35k -£40K + benefits

The Candidate:

* As NPD Manager you will have previous experience in a customer interfacing role.
*You need to have a track record of developing new & existing products within the food manufacturing sector.
*Highly creative, determined & enthusiastic individual with strong leadership & team building qualities.
*You must have had experience as a Senior NPD Technologist or NPD Manager previously with a fast paced food manufacturer.

The Role:

*You will manage and develop the company’s NPD performance in respect of customer requirements.
*To define the appropriate NPD projects with a designated customer to achieve targets and to control critical paths internally & externally to deliver such projects on time, every time, in full.
*You will be the technical expert for the customer ensuring action standards are met

The Company:

*My client is part of a growing food and drink manufacturing group with extremely exciting plans for the future.
*They are a major player within their sector & supply to the major retailers.

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref EH/NPDM or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 0845 003 6872 or mobile 07792 465955.

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Job Title Planning & Systems Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum c£30-£35k + benefits
Location West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Job Number 117190424
Posted 15/02/2012 (10:11)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Planning & Systems Manager
Planning & Systems Manager - Food
Posted by: Silven
Job Title: Planning & Systems Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: c£35K + Benefits

The Candidate:

Extensive exposure to planning of foods for retailers
• Exposure to Warehouse Management (both internal & external)
• An in depth knowledge of using ERP systems in application
• An exceptional communicator with all levels
• Flexible approach
• Able to build and maintain professional relationships with internal & external customers

The Role:

To facilitate the on-going improvement in our control of both inbound and outbound stock management ensuring customer expectations for quality, service, and delivery are consistently matched.
• Responsible for the accurate receipt and translation of customer orders into the business system, ensure all demand is accurately captured and appropriately scheduled to maximise the opportunity for complete and timely delivery to customer.
• At all times remain aware of the impact on customer of any changes or issues with the production or logistical elements of achieving a delivery on time and in full and ensure that, where necessary, timely, accurate information is shared in a professional manner with those affected.
• Become the central hub for information and understanding of the factory processes, targets and status of deliveries. Ensure you are constantly aware of our progress against plan, quickly identifying potential areas of conflict and swiftly formatting solutions that can be clearly and concisely communicated to the wider team. At all times and with all customers (whether internal or external) make sure you communicate clearly and effectively so as to minimise the opportunity for confusion or delay and to leave those spoken to with a clearly defined plan and expectation of what is to be done.
• Develop the system to become the single source of all factory data from Raw Material & labour control, production resource and process control, and ultimately the control and expediting of Finished Goods to customer.

The Company:

• My client is a major food and drink company who supplies the major retailers.
• Due to a company restructure they are now looking to recruit a Planning & Systems Manager

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/P&SM to me or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792 466140.

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Job Title Service & Logistics Manager
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum
Location West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Job Number 117190251
Posted 13/02/2012 (14:21)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Service & Logistics Manager
Service & Logistics Manager - Food
Posted by: Silven
Job Title: Service & Logistics Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: c£35K + Benefits

The Candidate:

Extensive exposure to planning of foods for retailers
• Exposure to Warehouse Management (both internal & external)
• An in depth knowledge of using ERP systems in application
• An exceptional communicator with all levels
• Flexible approach
• Able to build and maintain professional relationships with internal & external customers

The Role:

To facilitate the on-going improvement in our control of both inbound and outbound stock management ensuring customer expectations for quality, service, and delivery are consistently matched.
• Responsible for the accurate receipt and translation of customer orders into the business system, ensure all demand is accurately captured and appropriately scheduled to maximise the opportunity for complete and timely delivery to customer.
• At all times remain aware of the impact on customer of any changes or issues with the production or logistical elements of achieving a delivery on time and in full and ensure that, where necessary, timely, accurate information is shared in a professional manner with those affected.
• Become the central hub for information and understanding of the factory processes, targets and status of deliveries. Ensure you are constantly aware of our progress against plan, quickly identifying potential areas of conflict and swiftly formatting solutions that can be clearly and concisely communicated to the wider team. At all times and with all customers (whether internal or external) make sure you communicate clearly and effectively so as to minimise the opportunity for confusion or delay and to leave those spoken to with a clearly defined plan and expectation of what is to be done.
• Develop the system to become the single source of all factory data from Raw Material & labour control, production resource and process control, and ultimately the control and expediting of Finished Goods to customer.

The Company:

• My client is a major food and drink company who supplies the major retailers.
• Due to a company restructure they are now looking to recruit a Service & Logistics Manager

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/S&LM or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792 466140.

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Job Title Head of NPD/NPD Controller
Salary/rate £60000 - £70000/annum 60k - 70k + benefits
Location North West, North West
Job Number 117190149
Posted 10/02/2012 (14:44)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV HEAD OF NPD/NPD CONTROLLER

Posted by: Silven
Job Title: Head of NPD/NPD Controller
Location: North
Salary: c65k + benefits

The Candidate:

• You will have an extensive background in NPD from concept to launch
• As Head of Development you will be accountable for increasing sales turnover through NPD and EPD
• Highly motivated, determined & enthusiastic individual with strong leadership & team building qualities

The Role:

• Accountable for the development of new products by co-ordinating the efforts of all stakeholders ensuring a smooth transition from concept to full scale production.
• Manage the communication flow between the business and the each relevant Commercial Manager (one for each retailer/FS) to ensure time and resources are planned and delivered successfully
• Manage customer relationships relevant retail and foodservice customers
• Successfully oversee multiple product launch calendars with numerous different customers
• Develop a creative environment whilst maintaining commercial relevance
• A commercial approach to financial impact of function

The Company:

• My client is a growing food and drink manufacturing company with extremely exciting plans for the future.
• They are a major player within their sector & supply to the major retailers.

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/HNPDC for a confidential discussion, please call me on 0845 003 6872 or mobile 07792 466140.

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Job Title Health, Safety & Environment Manager
Salary/rate £40000 - £45000/annum 40,000 - 45,000 + benefits
Location Lancashire, North West
Job Number 117189689
Posted 03/02/2012 (12:10)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Health &Safety Manager

Health, Safety & Environment Manager - Food
Posted by: Silven
Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: North West
Salary: c£45K + Benefits

The Candidate:

• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification with experience of HSE Management
• Driven and proactive manager, focused on delivery,
• Proven track record in building relationships and delivery based on influencing
• A pragmatic leader who is able to demonstrate management planning and commercial acumen
• Flexible approach
• 5 years plus experience within a manufacturing environment ideally food or FMCG
• Desirable to have environmental diploma

The Role:

1. Devise and implement HSE policies and practices
2. Foster HSE best practice through building relationships and influencing at all levels within the
organisation
3. Liaise as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities
4. Co-ordinate and promote continual improvement in HSE
5. Ensures adequate and practical assessment of risk on site including machinery, safe movement,
handling of substances, environmental hazards
6. Provide advice and support to site team in determining appropriate control measure and
corrective actions
7. Manage provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, relevant protective clothing and
equipment,
8. Support accident / incident investigations and ensure reporting where required to relevant
authorities.
9. Ensure the workplace satisfies health, safety and welfare requirements for ventilation,
temperature, lighting, sanitary, washing and rest facilities.
10. Prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances,
and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation and manual handling risks.
11. Surveillance and reporting on health and safety practices and systems.
12. Recruitment, selection, management and development of health and safety direct-reporting
staff.
13. Tracking and provision of Health & Safety information for the site
14. Handling of employee liability insurance claims for the site
15. General ad hoc support for both the General Manager and Group Health & Safety Manager
16. Budgetary control for HSE for the site
17. Manage environmental hazards relating to energy, water and waste
18. Identification and delivery of HSE training

The Company:

* My client is a major food and drink company who supplies the major retailers.
* Due to a company restructure they are now looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/H&SM for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792 466140.

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Job Title NPD Manager/Senior NPD Technologist
Salary/rate £25000 - £35000/annum c£30K + car allowance + benefits
Location Lancashire, Lancashire
Job Number 117189403
Posted 30/01/2012 (14:01)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV Posted by: Silven
Job Title: NPD Manager/Senior NPD Technologist
Location: Lancashire
Salary: c30k car allowance benefits

The Candidate:

* As NPD Manager you will have previous experience in a customer interfacing role with the major retailers
*Track record in developing new & existing products within the food manufacturing sector
*Highly motivated, determined & enthusiastic individual with strong leadership & team building qualities
*You must have had experience as a Senior NPD Technologist or NPD Manager previously with a fast paced food manufacturer.

The Role:

*You will manage and develop the company's NPD performance in respect of retailer requirements.
*To define the appropriate NPD projects with a designated retailer to achieve targets and to control critical paths internally & externally to deliver such projects on time, every time, in full.
*You will be the technical expert for the customer ensuring action standards are met

The Company:

*My client is a growing food and drink manufacturing company with extremely exciting plans for the future.
*They are a major player within their sector & supply to the major retailers.

To apply for this exciting role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref EH/SNPD or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 0845 003 6872.


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Job Title HSE/ EHS Manager
Location Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Job Number 117189385
Posted 30/01/2012 (11:24)
Agency/Employer Silven recruitment
DescriptionRegister your CV EHS/ HSE Manager
Posted by: Silven Job Title: EHS/ HSE Manager
Location: Wales, Cardiff, Newport,
Salary: c£30K + excellent benefits

The Candidate:
As Environment Health & Safety manager you will have a real passion for what you do .You will have a recognised NEBOSH qualification and also ideally IMEA.

Manufacturing experience would be a distinct advantage

Strong training background is paramount including the delivery of manual handling courses

As an experienced HSe Manager you will have knowledge in writing, maintaining and developing a Safety, Health +&Environmental Management system and.

You will have superb people skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement

The Role:

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that the site is legislative and group compliant.

You will be responsible for further developing the current HSE systems devise and implement Safety, Environmental and Security project improvements.

As HSE Manager with will be responsible for the submission of capital expenditure projects in respect of Safety, Health & Environmental improvements.

You will review all costs in relation to safety and environment issues and reduce where possible.

Conduct accident investigations and report accordingly.

Produce on a weekly and monthly basis appropriate statistical information for Divisional and Group reporting purposes.

Evaluate new process/machines and liaise with the engineering and production departments to design safe working methods.

Conduct work place and work station audits.

Chair site safety committee meetings.

Devise and implement Safety, Environmental and Security project improvements.

Submission of capital expenditure projects in respect of Safety, Health & Environmental improvements.

To review all costs in relation to safety and environment issues and reduce where possible.

The Company:

My client is part of a global manufacturing giant who continue to grow and develop across the world and strive for excellence across on everysite.This key role of HSE manager has arisen and it is a great time to join this fantastic business.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref MP/HSE or for a confidential discussion, please call me on 07792465247


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