Agile product manager jobs in United Kingdom

Production Engineer Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 80's; our Mostrak test system has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers. Above all, ipTEST is responsive. About this role: The Production Engineer will report directly to the Production Engineering Manager and will be responsible for the implementation of production working instructions, leading productivity improvements, continues improvement, including new product introduction and working on projects, improving quality. Production Engineering defines and works out how the product will be manufactured, serviced, and integrated in a system. This will include design of packaging, ensuring the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production line. The Production Engineer will review efficiencies and eliminate waste within the manufacturing process to deliver high quality products/components to clearly defined standards. Roles and Responsibilities: - The ability to engage across multiple functions, as a team player. - NPI Engineering and New Product Introduction experience. - Experience in managing multiple parts in-load packages, and ability to project plan. - Good work ethic and a positive attitude. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with senior managers, and subject matter experts. - Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements. - Ability to produce high quality and accurate work instructions as well as reviewing relevant documentation. - Knowledge of Drawing packages, BOM’s, Wiring schedules. - Producing operator assembly guides, production aids and jigs. - Confidence to deliver results independently and as part of a team. - Ensure product and process quality meets the required specification. - Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and process enhancement efforts. - Investigate production issues, provide technical support, and deliver training to the team where required. - Produce reports and present project progress at meetings. - Product and process quality meets specifications required. - Undertake special projects as required. - Contribute to continuous improvement activities. - Undertake continuous training and development. - Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. - Ensure all product and system requirements are considered from the initial product conception to the finished result. Qualifications & Educational requirements: - Ability to create Bills of Materials and add new parts using the in-house systems. - Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems and production processes. - Proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. - Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationships. - Organisational agility. - Problem solving ability. - Logical thinking. - Effective time management. - Results driven outlook. - Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow instruction. - Excels in teamwork and can work confidently as an individual. - Able work under pressure and meet short deadlines. - Able to read engineering drawings and processes. - Previous experience working in a machining and assembly environment. - Good understanding of best practice within a manufacturing environment. - Previous experience in NPI, Process engineering, Projects, and manufacturing. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, colleagues, and external contacts at all levels. - Familiarity with electrical and electronic components and assembly techniques. - Good level of negotiation skills with external suppliers. - Computer literacy. - Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach. - Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment. - Team working skills. - Analytical skills What’s in it for you: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation package, excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, Group income protection and Life Assurance, 4 x base salary. 25 days annual leave, on-site parking. ipTEST has a great company culture and is located in a beautiful research park environment. Our core values are approachability, teamwork and learning. ipTEST provides additional benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, regular social and sports events, an active employee committee and much more.

JOUFFRE LTD Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, and Rabat. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces. At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation. This year 2024 will once again mark the history of Jouffre as we seek to develop a new workshop in London, Jouffre Limited. This project represents much more than a simple expansion, it’s for us a real challenge and an opportunity to build something remarkable again. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION What is exciting is that everything has to be developed! From the search of the ideal location to the recruitment of an exceptional team and its management, including the acquisition of equipment and the development of production processes. Every day will be a new step in building a truly special new workshop. To give you a little more detail, you will be responsible for the workshops as well as all production within the company. By maintaining a very high level of requirements in terms of results and involvement, you will be in charge with the Country Manager of the serenity, well-being, pleasure at work of the team that we are going to recruit as well as of their personal development. As part of our values ​​(rigor, transference, perseverance, creativity) you will have to encourage them to make decisions and initiatives. This will ensure their commitment and lead to customer satisfaction. Your ambition? Achieve Jouffre’s human and economic performance objectives! RESPONSIBILITIES & MISSIONS Development of the workshop (with the Country Manager) - Identifies and evaluates opportunities for setting up the workshop in London. - Manages the search, selection and negotiation of premises for the workshop. - Oversees the layout of the production space, ensuring it complies with safety standards and production requirements. Purchases of Machines and Equipment - Identifies the needs for equipment and machines for the workshop. - Manages the process of purchasing, delivering and installing the machines needed for production. Project Coordination - Collaborates with the Country Manager to understand customer needs and plan projects accordingly to align production goals with overall business strategy - Organize, coordinate and monitor daily production schedules and ensure you meet deadlines and time and quality requirements - Communicates regularly with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of production activities - Ensures quality control at all steps before carrying out delivery operations Management of Supplies and Inventories - Established partnerships with suppliers of materials and supplies necessary for the production - Manages inventory efficiently to ensure availability of materials needed for the production Recruitment and Team Management - Initially carries out seat upholstery and drapery work depending on the clients needs - Recruits, trains and supervises a team of experienced upholsterers - Develops training programs necessary to ensure quality and consistency of work Once the team is established and as Manager, supervises the team's performance and provides support to foster a productive and motivating work environment. Trust your teams and give meaning to their daily missions. You must succeed in soaking up the F-Form Company culture which should be at the heart of your concerns. Management Missions - Create and implement your optimal organization and related processes - Define and monitor KPIs and ensure objectives are achieved - Carry out individual interviews with your teams - Create a climate of trust in the team through communication - Make yourself available to your teams and support them towards autonomy - Ensure the training, skills development and development of your teams - With kindness, set your level of requirements and your expectations of involvement, challenges and teams! We are still a little craft company, your missions and your role are intended to evolve according to the needs of the company, your desires, your progress, your proactivity and the opportunities that you could identify. This job offer constitutes the basis of your mission and allows you to list the fundamentals that you will have to ensure. It’s not a limiting framework but the starting point of the mission that you are going to create! PROFILE To succeed in this amazing project, we will need people who share our passion for craftsmanship, our determination to push boundaries, and our commitment to excellence. We are looking for creative individuals, innovators who don't shy away from the unknown, leaders who know how to transform obstacles into opportunities, starting with you! We are looking for a candidate who is an Upholsterer with a minimum of 10 years of experience and who ideally has experience in production management, projects and team management or at least a great desire to improve skills in these areas! Of course, planning and monitoring production in a manufacturing workshop no longer holds any secrets for you! Perfectly autonomous and agile, you like challenges and you know how to inspire a team and support a company in its human and economic performance and international development. You are a truly positive, dynamic, proactive and optimistic leader even if you have character because you know how to question yourself. Your communication, your organization and your ability to manage tense situations are your main strengths. You are constantly proactive and you like to take initiatives. Acting results-oriented and proactively, we are counting on you to take charge of all production and operations at Jouffre Limited and develop this company! Together we have the opportunity to create a place where ideas come to life, where quality is unquestionable and where every piece is a work of art. Let's make it happen! Prerequisites: - Be a professional upholsterer with 10 years of experience - Experience required in the high-end sector - Be bilingual in English, French is a plus - Have worked in London or at least a good knowledge of the London market - Have good command of IT tools - Have had an experience in project management, production and team management (Management) is a real plus ADDITIONAL DETAILS Location: London Type of Contract: Full Time Starting Date: April / May 2024 (with prior training in our workshops in Lyon) Manager: Caroline Deschamps (Country Manager) Salary: £48,800.00 gross per year with benefits: 1.5 days holiday per month plus bank holidays (according to the British Law) 1 day holiday will be earned each year up to a maximum of 25 days holiday per year International health insurance to be provided by the company (April International) Monthly travelcards to be paid by the company 2 first monthly rent to be paid by the company 4 round trips to Paris to be paid by the company (if originally based in France)