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Data Architect – Remote £65,000 - £72,000 + bonus, 35-hour work week and great benefits This market-leading and growing business having created a brand-new Data Architect position, that would suit a technical expert that can take the lead for all things data architecture, offering suggestions for investment and implementing new tech. You will be ambitious and open to expanding and developing a robust architecture capability. As a Data Architect, you will ensure that the company’s internal data architecture meets the current and future needs of the business. Your role will see you transform and use data to provide valuable insights, contribute to decision-making and provide a competitive advantage. As a Data Leader, you will ensure best practices and adherence to architectural principles whilst creating and maintaining detailed documentation of data architecture and data assets. The role will be remote based, with the expectation of one day per month in central Leeds. This can be expensed for candidates that live more than 30 miles away. Package: • 35-hour work week, • Up to 20% bonus, • 30 days holidays + bank holidays (plus buy and sell 5 more days), • 6% employer pension contribution and much more., • Flexible working opportunities, • Personal development opportunities Experience • Technical expertise, with the ability to make strategic data decisions, • Several years of experience in data architecture and data engineering, • Azure-based data platforms and tools, including Synapse, Fabric, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft SQL Server., • Understanding of applying master data management principles, data quality frameworks and data governance best practices., • Understanding of Azure Data Factory, Fabric and similar technologies, • Tech Stack – Python, PySpark, SQL, Xpath, XML, Azure-based Data Science tools, BI tools, Data Visualisation, Agile. The company have an excellent reputation within their sector and have shown consistent growth year-on-year. They promote a healthy work-life balance and regularly rank amongst the most flexible companies to work for in the UK. They have also recently been recognised in the top 50 UK employers for gender equality. Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. The process requires two stages, both of which will be conducted virtually. Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process. Contact – Scott Murray Key words; Data Architect. Lead Data Engineer. Data Manager. Leeds, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Derby, Cambridge, Brimingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Hull, Newcastle, Oxford, Peterborough, Worcester, Milton Keynes • If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks. Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Redzone helps manufacturers make more stuff for less while greatly improving the employee experience. While there is a lot of hype around digital transformation, the factory of the future, and Industry 4.0, the focus has been on the equipment and technology – not the people. At Redzone, we are all about the people, what we call “the connected worker.” We make frontline teams more engaged and more productive so their lives improve while contributing to positive business outcomes. We do this by combining exceptional software and world class coaching, giving our customers an average productivity increase of 22% in 90 days. Redzone brings together Production, Maintenance and Quality teams, improving communication between those teams to resolve issues and increase output. Decision making happens on the shop floor by the people doing the work, in real time, for immediate impact and a better overall employee experience. With over 1800 customers, 2200 plants and 400,000 users, Redzone is changing the way people work – one plant at a time. Under the leadership of the Solutions Director, the Solutions Consultant is responsible for managing activities related to pre-sales and resource planning. This position is full time, exempt, remote and required to travel in the EU per business needs up to 75% of the time during peak sales periods. Responsibilities: Influence prospective customers with support onsite and provide remote executive overviews Be a subject matter expert in all Redzone modules Lead onsite and remote opportunity assessments for prospective customers Provide mentorship and development for account executives Create technical scoping documents and liaise with Project Manager/Implementation teams Rapidly generate analyses such as ROIs, cashflows, and breakeven analyses Coordinate completion of RFP / RFQs Required Skills: Strong ability to influence executives and business owners Ability to create relationships and gain trusted advisor status rapidly with prospective customers High business acumen (operations management, CAPEX planning, budgeting, P&L, etc) Experience with Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies Sound judgement and excellent assessment skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks under tight deadlines Ability to work in a high paced, high growth environment Fluent in second language advantageous (Italian/Spanish/Other EU) Education/Experience: BA or BS – Relevant fields of study can include and are not limited to: Engineering, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership/Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management. MUST HAVE: At least 5 years in a Manufacturing Operations/CI/Compliance leadership role within manufacturing facility (Food and Beverage or Packaging industry highly preferred) • Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance., • Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation., • Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done., • An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy., • Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set. About QAD and QAD Redzone: QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD Redzone helps to enable QAD’s vision for the Adaptive Enterprise. Labor productivity improvements directly impact efficiency. Productive and empowered employees increase the effective capacity of your plant and accelerate time to productivity for new employees giving manufacturers the agility to increase production beyond what was previously possible without having to invest in production equipment or new plants, and reduce the amount and impact of employee attrition. Empowered employees with a growth mindset take extreme ownership of challenges that impact their production goals, creating resilience in the face of disruption. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #LI-Remote

We are currently looking for an experienced Flow Team Leader to join our Manufacturing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across designated production cells, ensuring we consistently deliver against our Safety, People, Quality, Volume and Cost (SPQVC) objectives. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Production, you will play a critical role in embedding Lean manufacturing principles, engaging and developing teams, and supporting the delivery of factory targets. The Role As a Flow Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible leadership across your production area, guiding Cell Leaders, Setters and Operators to achieve operational excellence. You will champion a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained. You will lead by example, creating an engaged and motivated workforce while supporting the wider manufacturing strategy. Shifts - Monday to Thursday 6am to 3:15pm and Friday 6am to 13.30pm. Key Responsibilities Safety • Lead and promote a proactive safety culture with zero tolerance for non-compliance, • Carry out regular safety walks and ensure risk assessments are reviewed and updated, • Inves...

Remote or hybrid remote/London office About us: We’re a fast growing AI startup on a mission to help midmarket businesses transform how work gets done. We’ve built a factory for custom operations agents. The factory builds Virtual Agents: software workers with AI reasoning that complete complex workflows end-to-end, directly in customer tools. There’s no tech integration, process change or upfront cost. Onboarding is white-glove, takes a matter of days, and customers pay only for delivered value. This makes Virtual Agents the lowest risk way to automate complex manual work. And it makes Unitary the first company delivering Palantir-grade AI deployment with the unit economics of software - enabling us to reach the midmarket at scale. Today we’re focused on commercial insurance, marketplaces and primary healthcare. But the potential for Virtual Agents goes far beyond. We closed $15M Series A funding in 2024, and we’re backed by some leading names in AI (Plural and Creandum). We’re working with world-class clients such as Substack, Trustpilot, Depop, Sony Interactive Entertainment and many more. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-funded startup at a crucial stage of growth, and to play a significant part in turning frontier AI technology into real world value. About the role: We’re seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to shape Virtual Agents at a critical stage of its growth. Reporting to the VP Product, you will have ownership over a core part of the Virtual Agents product, from the core automation technology and customer experience to the onboarding and human-in-the-loop operations that support them. In addition to working with our AI teams on the core tech, you’ll collaborate with all parts of the business to build and scale Virtual Agents: the sales experience, onboarding journey and support operations are critical parts of the product. You will: • Set and own the direction of a meaningful part of the Virtual Agents product in line with our product strategy. Our products use cutting edge AI technology to automate critical, high-volume and complex processes, so you’ll need to get into the technical details and bring precision and analytical rigour to product decisions, • Own the entire product lifecycle, spanning both the core technology and the commercial/operational elements required to market, sell and deliver it at scale, • Develop a deep understanding of our customers, domains and competitive landscape across multiple verticals, • Collaborate across the business to execute successfully on your plans - ensuring products are built right, sales and marketing teams are enabled, and delivery teams can scale smoothly, • Work closely with the VP Product to help define and refine the overall product strategy About you: • 4+ years’ experience in product management, working on complex B2B products, ideally in AI or automation, and ideally within a startup/scale-up or early-stage context, • Exceptional analytical skills to break down complex challenges in systematic ways, getting to the core of any problem you’re given, • Experience contributing to strategy in greenfield or rapidly evolving environments, • Proven track record as an executor: great at working with engineers, designers, operators and marketers to build impactful products and drive key metrics, while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks, • A precise and confident communicator, able to set clear direction internally and comfortable representing us with senior stakeholders at customer organisations, • Self-motivated, flexible, and low-ego. You thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments, and are happy to roll up your sleeves across the business - whether that’s supporting customer delivery or creating sales materials, • Competitive salary, commission and equity package, • Lots of autonomy and opportunities for growth, • Flexible hours and location, with a monthly coworking budget or option to use our London office, • Occupational pension (location dependent)location d, • Generous paid parental leave, • Generous paid sick leave, • Annual budget for your professional development and growth, • Annual budget for your individual health and wellness, • Quarterly team offsites to London and other exciting destinations in Europe

We are currently looking for an experienced Flow Team Leader to join our night shift Manufacturing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across designated production cells, ensuring we consistently deliver against our Safety, People, Quality, Volume and Cost (SPQVC) objectives. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Production, you will play a critical role in embedding Lean manufacturing principles, engaging and developing teams, and supporting the delivery of factory targets. The Role As a Flow Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible leadership across your production area, guiding Cell Leaders, Setters and Operators to achieve operational excellence. You will champion a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained. You will lead by example, creating an engaged and motivated workforce while supporting the wider manufacturing strategy. Key Responsibilities Safety • Lead and promote a proactive safety culture with zero tolerance for non-compliance, • Carry out regular safety walks and ensure risk assessments are reviewed and updated, • Investigate incidents and near misses promptly and thoroughly, • Drive correct P...

We are seeking an experienced and highly hands-on.This is a pivotal role on the shop floor, focused on driving productivity, maintaining high operational standards, and delivering consistent output across Safety, People, Quality, Volume, and Cost.Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will play a key

About the Role We are looking for a Product Compliance Manager with strong certification and product compliance experience to lead the technical governance of compliance across our Group. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring all products are fully tested, certified, and compliant with UK and international regulations before being released to market. You’ll act as the key technical link between the business, certification bodies, and internal teams, supporting both new product development and ongoing compliance excellence. Key Responsibilities Own and manage all third-party product certifications and accreditations across the Group, ensuring they remain valid and up to date Lead the end-to-end certification process for new products, including: Factory Production Control (FPC) Product testing and validation Safety FMEA Engagement and coordination with Notified Bodies Act as the internal expert on product compliance, certification, and regulatory standards Ensure adherence to UKCA / CE marking requirements and BS / EN / ISO standards Monitor changes in legislation and standards, completing impact assessments and advising stakeholders Develop and maintain a robust “Golden Thread” of compliance data, ensuring accurate Declarations of Performance (DoPs) Conduct internal audits and supplier inspections to verify compliance against required standards Identify compliance risks and drive corrective actions to resolution Performance & Accountability Deliver product certifications in line with development and launch timelines Maintain full compliance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring certifications remain current Reduce non-conformances during external audits Provide clear, actionable insight on regulatory changes and their impact Safeguard the business against non-compliance, including regulatory breaches and certification risks About You Essential Degree / HND / HNC in Engineering, Construction, or similar (or equivalent experience) Strong hands-on experience in product compliance, certification, and regulatory frameworks Proven knowledge of: UKCA and CE marking Product testing and certification processes BS / EN / ISO standards UK Building Regulations (e.g. ADB, ADF, ADL, ADQ) Experience working with Notified Bodies and certification organisations Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail Confident communicator, able to translate complex compliance topics clearly Strong documentation and Microsoft Office skills Desirable PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification Background in PVCu windows/doors, extrusion, or glazing systems Understanding of glass/sealed unit manufacturing Experience with ERP, PLM, or compliance data systems Why Join Us? Competitive salary 31 days holiday (rising with service) + your birthday off Pension and income protection (up to 4x salary) Comprehensive health & wellbeing support (EAP, occupational health, discounted gym access) Generous product discounts Salary sacrifice schemes (pension, electric vehicles, cycle to work, additional leave) Ongoing career development and learning opportunities Important Information About Right to Work We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our team. For this role, applications will only be accepted from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, or who can independently secure this right. This position does not meet the Home Office requirements for employer visa sponsorship. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can find helpful information on the UK government website

We are currently looking for an experienced Flow Team Leader to join our Manufacturing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across designated production cells, ensuring we consistently deliver against our Safety, People, Quality, Volume and Cost (SPQVC) objectives. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Production, you will play a critical role in embedding Lean manufacturing principles, engaging and developing teams, and supporting the delivery of factory targets. The Role As a Flow Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible leadership across your production area, guiding Cell Leaders, Setters and Operators to achieve operational excellence. You will champion a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained. You will lead by example, creating an engaged and motivated workforce while supporting the wider manufacturing strategy. Key Responsibilities Safety Lead and promote a proactive safety culture with zero tolerance for non-compliance Carry out regular safety walks and ensure risk assessments are reviewed and updated Investigate incidents and near misses promptly and thoroughly Drive correct PPE usage and safe working standards at all times People Lead and manage a team of circa 30 direct reports Drive high levels of attendance, engagement, and performance Manage absence, holidays, and performance in line with HR policies Ensure all team members are fully inducted, trained, and supported Coach, develop, and mentor team members, identifying opportunities for growth Deliver statutory, mandatory, and role-specific training Quality Embed a ‘Built in Quality’ culture across all production cells Reduce quality losses through root-cause problem solving (e.g. 5 Whys) Maintain and improve SOPs and standard work Participate in and drive weekly quality reviews Volume Ensure production targets are clearly communicated and understood Drive OEE improvement and capacity utilisation Ensure accurate and timely shift reporting Champion Lean initiatives to maximise output and yield Cost Drive waste reduction and cost improvement using Lean methodologies Manage overtime and worked hours within agreed CPU targets Identify and deliver margin improvement opportunities What We’re Looking For Essential Proven leadership experience (5+ years) within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and OEE IOSH General Certificate Leadership qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) GCSE English (Grade C or above) Strong people management, coaching, and communication skills A results-driven, ethical leader who remains calm under pressure Desirable Leadership qualification Level 4 or above IOSH for Managers Practical experience delivering improvement projects Advanced IT skills and report writing ability Why Join Us? Competitive Salary 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions Career development and continuous learning opportunities Important Information About Right to Work We’re delighted that you’re considering joining our team. For this role, applications will only be accepted from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, or who can independently secure this right. This position does not meet the Home Office requirements for employer visa sponsorship. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can find helpful information on the UK government website