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Operations Training Manager – Food Manufacturing | North East | c. £45k + benefits I’m partnering with a growing European food ingredients manufacturer to appoint a hands‑on Training Manager for their busy UK site. You’ll own site‑wide training and development, and developing this from scratch in a 24/5 operation producing dry blends and liquid sauces, moving the business from “tick‑box” training to a structured, data‑driven framework that genuinely improves safety, quality and performance. What you’ll be doing • Owning the site training strategy and building a clear, simple framework that supports operational and business priorities., • Designing and implementing skills matrices for all roles, giving full visibility of who is trained, competent and ready for progression., • Developing practical technical training for powder processing, liquid cooking/mixing, packing lines, hygiene and cleaning activities., • Leading the design and delivery of a robust induction and onboarding programme for permanent, temp and agency colleagues, with strong shopfloor follow?up and coaching., • Elevating food safety, quality and compliance training (HACCP, GMP, allergens, hygiene, BRC, CCPs) and ensuring records are always audit?ready., • Using performance, quality and safety data to identify skills gaps and target training that reduces errors, waste and downtime., • Supporting continuous improvement activity by training teams in relevant CI tools and ways of working., • Being a visible, approachable presence across all shifts in a 24/5 operation, “knitting the team together” and raising professionalism on site. About you • Experienced Training Manager or L&D Specialist from a food manufacturing or FMCG environment., • Strong grounding in food safety, GMP, HACCP and hygiene, with the confidence to train others., • Proven track record of building competency frameworks, skills matrices and multi skilling plans in an operational setting., • Comfortable designing engaging, practical training for diverse learning styles and even more comfortable delivering it on the shopfloor., • Credible, down to earth communicator who can influence without ego and build trust quickly with operators, team leaders and senior managers. What’s on offer • Salary around £45,000 plus health cash plan, pension (3% employee / 5% employer) and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays., • The chance to shape a training function almost from scratch in a collaborative, non?political environment that is pushing against an open door for change., • A key role in a site and group that are investing for significant growth and long?term success. Key focus areas: • Building skills matrices and competency frameworks across all roles, • Designing robust inductions with real shopfloor follow‑up and coaching, • Lifting standards in food safety, GMP, HACCP, allergens and hygiene, • Driving multi‑skilling to reduce single‑point failures and increase flexibility, • Supporting continuous improvement through targeted, practical training We’re looking for someone from a food/FMCG manufacturing environment who is confident on the factory floor, great with people, and passionate about developing capability rather than just running courses. These type of opportunities do not come around often!

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be continuing our partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer specialising in engineered rupture discs and explosion venting solutions for high-hazard industrial environments to assist with their search for a Senior Operations Manager. Overall Purpose: The Senior Operations Manager is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of OsecoElfab's products through operational excellence at the North Shields facility. This role provides leadership to the Production, Supply Chain and Facilities teams, ensuring customer demand is converted into revenue on time, with world class quality, competitive cost and optimal lead times. A core expectation of the role is to lead, develop and inspire operations teams, while creating a strong culture of curiosity, continuous improvement and learning, underpinned by Lean principles. Reporting into the VP of Global Operations, this role will work with the Board and cross functional leaders. The Senior Operations Manager translates business strategy into clear operational targets, capability plans and measurable outcomes across Safety, People Engagement, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Key Duties: Operational Leadership: Lead day to day manufacturing operations at the North Shields facility, including salaried operations leaders, supervisors and approximately 50 direct labour employees within the operations function. Own operational performance across Safety, People Engagement, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Ensure customer requirements are clearly translated into operational priorities through cascaded goals, metrics and accountability. Be accountable for achieving monthly, half year and full year revenue targets for the North Shields operation.Continuous Improvement & Lean Excellence: Embed Lean / Six Sigma thinking into daily operations, decision making and problem solving. Develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity and data led learning. Lead productivity, efficiency, gross margin and overhead improvement initiatives year on year through CI activity and capital investment. Own and continuously improve SIOP, factory planning/loading and quality systems, aligned with the 3 year business plan.People & Capability: Develop high performing operations teams and future leaders through clear expectations, coaching and feedback. Create a safe, engaging and well organised working environment within the operations function. Partner cross functionally to support employee engagement, development and site wide initiatives.Quality, Governance & Execution: Lead operational readiness for new product introductions, ensuring smooth integration into production. Manage and support Quality and ISO audits relating to operations. Ensure facilities, equipment and operational assets are maintained to a high standard. Use clear metrics, visual management and reviews to monitor business health and drive corrective action. Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience gained through progressive responsibility in a manufacturing or operations environment. Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with responsibility for production performance, safety, quality, and delivery Proven application of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to deliver measurable operational improvements Strong people leadership capability, with experience building, developing and leading high performing operational teams Demonstrated track record of driving operational excellence through structured performance management and continuous improvement. Strong background in manufacturing, supply chain, quality or manufacturing engineering. Proven experience leading operations teams in a manufacturing environment. Lean / Six Sigma qualification or strong applied experience is essential (e.g. Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent). Solid understanding of Sales, Inventory, Operational Planning, (SIOPs), demand planning, capacity planning, Lean manufacturing, 5S and value stream mapping. Track record of delivering measurable improvements in engagement, safety, quality, delivery and cost. Confident communicator with the ability to influence across functions and levels. Comfortable managing complexity, balancing priorities and leading change. Hands on, improvement driven leadership style. Working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office. The Package: Extremely competitive salary on offer, depending on level of experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Company pension scheme. Private health care. Life assurance. Generous bonus scheme. Additional benefits

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Immediate start available, • Overtime available, • Dayshift, • The opportunity to work with a well-established and rapidly growing North East based company, • A defined progression pathway to a Senior Management position in 3-5 years MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious client, based in Wallsend, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Warehouse Shift Manager to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a well-established player in their specialist sector in the North East and supplies its quality products and services nationally. You will be joining an exciting and rapidly expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and an excellent new career move. The Job You’ll Do; • Hands on operational leadership on shift, • Day to day supervision of the site, ensuring flow, safety, performance and compliance, • Lead areas with emphasis on Health & Safety, Food Safety and HR, • Support audits, documentation, corrective actions and training, • Manage HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance and ER, • Conduct inspections, investigations and continuous improvement activity, • Over time, expand responsibilities into analysis, reporting and broader leadership as part of succession development About You; • Experience in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment (Food/FMCG desirable), • Proven team management experience, including coaching and performance management, • Strong Health & Safety background, ideally formally qualified or with demonstrable experience, • Experience or capability in Food Safety and working to standards such as BRCGS, • Confident managing HR processes (disciplinary, grievance, recruitment, onboarding, training), • Comfortable as a hands on “working manager” with strong presence on the warehouse floor, • Ambition to progress into a Senior Warehouse Manager role within 3–5 years, • Good communication skills, able to support cross shift continuity, • Able to balance compliance requirements with operational delivery, • Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-volume environment with growth expectations

Registered Manager – Reablement & Independence Service Greater London / Home Counties £330 per day umbrella Full time hybrid Initial 6month interim contract CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be arranged promptly within the coming 2 weeks. An exciting interim opportunity within a local authority providing essential leadership whilst the team looks to appoint a permanent post-holder. Reporting into senior leadership, you will manage and develop a high‑performing Reablement and Independence Service, leading the provider arm responsible for delivering short‑term, person‑centred support that enables people to regain confidence, independence and control over their daily lives. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective, strengths‑based reablement provision, supporting timely hospital discharges, improving outcomes and shaping a service that empowers individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities. About your Role as Registered Manager – Reablement & Independence Service: • Provide strategic and operational leadership across the reablement provider service • Oversee day‑to‑day delivery ensuring safe, effective, person‑centred care through the promotion of strengths‑based practice that builds independence, dignity and wellbeing • Act as Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations and quality standards including performance management, audits, quality assurance and continuous service improvement • Support timely hospital discharges and smooth transitions into reablement pathways • Ensure robust governance, safeguarding, record keeping and risk management • Maintain safe staffing levels, effective rota planning and high‑quality service delivery 7 days a week • Build strong working relationships with health, social care and community partners • Monitor outcomes, performance data and service user feedback to drive quality Your required experience as Registered Manager – Reablement & Independence Service: • Proven leadership experience within regulated adult social care services • Strong knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements and quality frameworks • Experience running reablement, homecare or short‑term support services (essential) • Ability to lead, inspire and develop a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce • Strong partnership working skills with health, social care and community stakeholders • Experience managing service performance, audits and continuous improvement • Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills • Commitment to promoting independence, dignity and person‑centred support If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further or know someone who may be a great fit, please contact Terry Lee on (phone number removed) or apply today. Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills and experience. Reasonable adjustments during application and onboarding will always be supported. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation – please get in touch.)

TSA Surveying are currently working in partnership with a renowned Facilities Management provider to employ an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to operate within the Southeast region on their MoD estate. The region has an annual turnover of over £180 Million and employs around 250 staff and over 5000 Sub-Contractors. As HSE Manager, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement in safety culture and performance across the region. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team, leading HSE initiatives and ensuring the safe, compliant delivery of services. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing strategic HSE plans and initiatives Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 3 HSE Advisors Driving continuous improvement in HSE culture and performance Chairing strategic HSE meetings and producing high-level reports and analysis Leading and overseeing investigations into incidents and accidents Collaborating with senior stakeholders to embed HSE into project delivery Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation The successful candidate will bring: Proven experience in a senior HSE role within Defence, construction, or facilities management environments Strong leadership and team management capabilities Demonstrable experience managing HSE in high-risk operational settings In-depth knowledge of HSE legislation, standards, and best practice A proactive, strategic mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement skills Essential Requirements Current BPSS/SC clearance (and the ability to obtain future DV Clearance) NEBOSH Level 6 (or equivalent) Experience working within a Defence environment (essential) Sole UK National status (required for clearance) If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP as we are currently shortlisting for this position