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FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Manufacturing Manager Location: Dartford - East London / Kent Salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits Ref: 4313M To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website (see website below), go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4312M Website: An innovative and well-established designer and manufacturer within the lighting industry who pride themselves in producing high quality products supplied to various industries Main duties: To oversee all aspects of production and factory operations, including maintenance, operational projects, housekeeping and production planning ensuring effective coordination between production, purchasing and the supply chain to deliver products on time and achieve targets. The role: • Oversee the full manufacturing process, ensuring production lines are loaded, WIP stock is accurate, and products are completed and dispatched to meet OTIF and quality targets., • Manage and lead manufacturing staff, ensuring clear responsibilities, performance management, and completion of company processes such as appraisals., • Plan and schedule production in line with capacity, materials, and customer lead times, ensuring a written and controlled production plan is always in place., • Coordinate materials, workflow, and production priorities to maintain deadlines and meet customer demand., • Monitor manufacturing performance against forecasts, schedules, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, minimise downtime, and shorten lead times using lean manufacturing principles. • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards, including ISO9001, ISO14001, and workplace safety requirements. Manage WIP accuracy, backlog reduction plans, and alignment between production capability and sales forecasts. • Communicate effectively with the sales team and senior management, including monthly performance reporting and updates on production status or delays., • Support business growth by integrating new products into manufacturing, tracking special projects, and ensuring factory capability, systems (e.g., Sage/Tarquin), and facilities meet operational needs. The candidate: • Experience working as a Manufacturing Manager/ Operations Manager / Plant manager essential, • Have led a team with direct reporting line within a component manufacturing environment required, • Background ideally in the Automotive or Lighting industry, • Knowledge and familiar with ISO9001, manufacturing measurement systems, production controls, • Strong performance management approach using KPIs, efficiency metrics and OEE to drive results., • Capability to manage capacity planning, workflow and manufacturing supply chain coordination, • Strong leadership and team management capability with the ability to manage multiple production demands, • Professional, strategic and able to work under pressure The salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Manufacturing Manager Location: Dartford Salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits Ref: 4312M To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4312M The company: An innovative and well-established designer and manufacturer within the lighting industry who pride themselves in producing high quality products supplied to various industries Main duties : To oversee all aspects of production and factory operations, including maintenance, operational projects, housekeeping and production planning ensuring effective coordination between production, purchasing and the supply chain to deliver products on time and achieve targets. The role: - Oversee the full manufacturing process, ensuring production lines are loaded, WIP stock is accurate, and products are completed and dispatched to meet OTIF and quality targets. - Manage and lead manufacturing staff, ensuring clear responsibilities, performance management, and completion of company processes such as appraisals. - Plan and schedule production in line with capacity, materials, and customer lead times, ensuring a written and controlled production plan is always in place. - Coordinate materials, workflow, and production priorities to maintain deadlines and meet customer demand. - Monitor manufacturing performance against forecasts, schedules, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, minimise downtime, and shorten lead times using lean manufacturing principles. - Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards, including ISO9001, ISO14001, and workplace safety requirements. Manage WIP accuracy, backlog reduction plans, and alignment between production capability and sales forecasts. - Communicate effectively with the sales team and senior management, including monthly performance reporting and updates on production status or delays. - Support business growth by integrating new products into manufacturing, tracking special projects, and ensuring factory capability, systems (e.g., Sage/Tarquin), and facilities meet operational needs. The candidate: - Experience working as a Manufacturing Manager/ Operations Manager / Plant manager essential - Have led a team with direct reporting line within a component manufacturing environment required - Background ideally in the Automotive or Lighting industry - Knowledge and familiar with ISO9001, manufacturing measurement systems, production controls - Strong performance management approach using KPIs, efficiency metrics and OEE to drive results. - Capability to manage capacity planning, workflow and manufacturing supply chain coordination - Strong leadership and team management capability with the ability to manage multiple production demands - Professional, strategic and able to work under pressure The salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: • Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals, • Gain hands‑on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice, • Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach., • Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You’ll also experience: • Our award‑winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child., • A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Ongoing training and career progression, • Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off — our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial guidance through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme As a Catering Apprentice, you’ll: • Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards., • Support the delivery of high‑quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff., • Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment., • Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas., • Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing., • Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe, • Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting., • Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. To apply, you must: • Be passionate about developing a career in catering, • To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years, • Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 1 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) • Any previous experience in catering or food preparation, • A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey!

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, youll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UKs leading nursery group, offering long-term career potential Youll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, were proud to be the UKs leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. Weve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and were committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. Youll also experience: Our award-winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need About our Nursery Gravesend, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 132 children, designed on a single level with all rooms having direct access to a spacious garden. We work closely with local schools and agencies to enhance our community connections and support children's development. Conveniently located near Gravesend town centre, we benefit from good transport links, making it easy for families to reach us. Our nursery offers free parking for staff, all within a nurturing environment supported by our longstanding staff team. Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, youll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeshipprovided by Busy Bees Education and Trainingwithin the expectedtimeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 1 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey! TPBN1_UKTJ

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FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Manufacturing Manager Location: Dartford Salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits Ref: 4312M To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4312M The company: An innovative and well-established designer and manufacturer within the lighting industry who pride themselves in producing high quality products supplied to various industries Main duties: To oversee all aspects of production and factory operations, including maintenance, operational projects, housekeeping and production planning ensuring effective coordination between production, purchasing and the supply chain to deliver products on time and achieve targets. The role: - Oversee the full manufacturing process, ensuring production lines are loaded, WIP stock is accurate, and products are completed and dispatched to meet OTIF and quality targets. - Manage and lead manufacturing staff, ensuring clear responsibilities, performance management, and completion of company processes such as appraisals. - Plan and schedule production in line with capacity, materials, and customer lead times, ensuring a written and controlled production plan is always in place. - Coordinate materials, workflow, and production priorities to maintain deadlines and meet customer demand. - Monitor manufacturing performance against forecasts, schedules, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, minimise downtime, and shorten lead times using lean manufacturing principles. - Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards, including ISO9001, ISO14001, and workplace safety requirements. Manage WIP accuracy, backlog reduction plans, and alignment between production capability and sales forecasts. - Communicate effectively with the sales team and senior management, including monthly performance reporting and updates on production status or delays. - Support business growth by integrating new products into manufacturing, tracking special projects, and ensuring factory capability, systems (e.g., Sage/Tarquin), and facilities meet operational needs. The candidate: - Experience working as a Manufacturing Manager/ Operations Manager / Plant manager essential - Have led a team with direct reporting line within a component manufacturing environment required - Background ideally in the Automotive or Lighting industry - Knowledge and familiar with ISO9001, manufacturing measurement systems, production controls - Strong performance management approach using KPIs, efficiency metrics and OEE to drive results. - Capability to manage capacity planning, workflow and manufacturing supply chain coordination - Strong leadership and team management capability with the ability to manage multiple production demands - Professional, strategic and able to work under pressure The salary: £68,000 per annum plus great benefits French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic