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Electroplater Shift based: Days, Lates, Nights (+ occasional weekends if required) Starting salary: £32,289 (increasing with structured training) + excellent shift premiums! We will consider applicants with transferable skills for this role! Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: • Early finish on Fridays, • Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (+option to buy/sell), • Excellent Pension scheme and life assurance, • Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring, • Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers, • Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Your Role: The role of Electroplater is to assist the plating department in the preparation, pre-treatment and plating of aircraft components to CMM repairs and specifications Key responsibilities: • Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel, • Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process, • Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design, • Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment, • Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information, • Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs, • Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief, • Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components, • Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetel What You'll Bring: • Demonstrable experience within a hands-on role within a production / manufacturing environment (previous plating experience is desirable, but not essential), • IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent - preferred/not required, • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness, • Willing to train and take on board new skills, • An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles, • Able to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and (when required) Weekends At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Materials Planner Rate: £54 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Gloucester Contract Length: 12 Months Role purpose We are seeking a Materials Planning Leader who will be responsible for leading the planning function to ensure optimal alignment of demand, capacity, materials, and resources in Dowty business. This role develops and executes planning strategies, drives cross-functional coordination, and delivers reliable plans that support business goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. In this role you partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams, provide clear data-driven insights to leadership, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, planning expertise, and proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Planning & Governance, • Develop and own the end-to-end planning strategy (demand, supply, capacity, inventory) aligned with business objectives., • Establish and maintain planning policies, calendars, and standard work across sites/teams., • Identify planning process gaps and lead improvement projects to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability., • Operational Planning & Execution, • Consolidate and challenge demand forecasts with Commercial, Finance, and Program teams, drive forecast accuracy., • Balance demand with capacity and material availability; develop mid- and long-range capacity plans and scenarios., • Monitor adherence to plan (schedule adherence, on-time start/finish, OTD) and drive corrective actions when deviations occur., • Maintain accurate planning master data in ERP/MRP systems (lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, routings, BOMs, planning strategies)., • Oversee creation and maintenance of master production / project schedules to meet customer requirements., • Run 'what-if' analyses and risk assessments to support decision-making on constraints, delays, and changes., • Inventory & Data Management, • Optimize inventory (raw, WIP, finished goods) to meet service levels and working capital targets., • Monitor inventory health (excess, obsolete, slow-moving items) and lead recovery and disposition strategies., • Drive data integrity and discipline for item masters, BOMs, routings, and planning attributes., • Develop and maintain planning KPIs and dashboards, providing clear visibility to leadership and driving accountability., • Configuration Control Analyze and execute on configuration control changes made by the Engineering department and plan effectivity dates to optimize inventory strategies, • Continuous Improvement, • Identify and implement process improvements in planning, scheduling, and materials management using lean and standard problem-solving tools., • Standardize planning processes and standard work, ensuring consistent execution across the team., • Support digital and analytics initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, planning stability, and visibility., • Train and coach cross-functional teams on planning processes, roles, and expectations., • Required Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; master's preferred for some roles., • Min 3 years in planning, supply chain, operations, or project management, including leadership responsibility., • Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.); proficiency with Excel and analytics/BI tools., • Knowledge of planning best practices, S&OP/IBP, lean/continuous improvement; APICS/CPIM/CSCP a plus., • Key Skills & Competencies, • Ability to structure complex plans, manage multiple horizons (short/mid/long-term), and prioritize effectively., • Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and create actionable insights., • Proven ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and drive cross-functional alignment., • Clear, concise written and verbal communication tailored to both operational teams and senior leadership., • Comfortable making informed trade-off decisions (cost, capacity, inventory, delivery) under time pressure., • Skilled at building relationships and managing expectations with internal and external stakeholders., • Track record of improving processes, implementing new tools, and sustaining change. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Operational Excellence Specialist Department: Operational Excellence Reports to: Head of Operational Excellence Location: GB The Role We are looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist to work in partnership with the Head of Operational Excellence, directing and managing the Operational Excellence Management method to drive sustainable performance improvements and profitability across our sites. This is a hands-on, influential role with ownership for delivering Operational Excellence across the Pork Live Operation, working closely with Business Unit Directors, Site Leadership Teams and functional partners. Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success GAP Management • Build site goals using the GAP tracker and KPI frameworks, • Open, manage and close Technical and Theoretical GAPs Operational Excellence Direction & Alignment • Align Op Ex strategy with BU Directors and Site Leadership Teams, • Ensure alignment between business objectives and Op Ex priorities Management Pillar Implementation • Lead the implementation and long-term sustainability of the Management Pillar across sites, • Coach, audit and ensure correct use of Management Pillar tools to deliver tangible improvements KPI & Performance Management • Maintain a live, consolidated view of Op Ex KPIs, goals and gap closure activity, • Track progress and drive accountability across BU's and sites Labour Tool Ownership • Support implementation, maintenance and optimisation of the Labour Tool, • Support monthly planning using simulators, identify new labour-reduction opportunities and drive performance improvements Benchmarking & Best Practice • Lead internal and external benchmarking activities, • Identify, compare and implement best practices across processes and sites Project & Change Support • Support requirements gathering, prioritisation and Fit/Gap analysis, • Partner with Procurement and Legal to support RFX processes, • Agree project costs and benefits and manage assigned project budgets and delivery against plan Skills & Knowledge Essential / Highly Desirable • Experience in Live Production (Pork Live Production highly desirable), • Experience within a Feed Mill environment, • Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Demonstrated experience embedding new processes and ways of working through coaching, influence and empowerment, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong presence, credibility and personal gravitas with energy, stamina and passion for delivery Qualifications • Degree level qualification (desirable), • Six Sigma Certification (desirable), • Lean Manufacturing experience, • Background within an FMCG environment (desirable) Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to make a real, measurable impact on operational performance, working across multiple sites with senior leaders and operational teams. You will be empowered to shape Operational Excellence, drive best practice and deliver meaningful business results in a complex and dynamic environment. JBRP1_UKTJ

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Assembly Engineer Gloucester Onsite - 0700-1530 Mon-Thurs, 0700-1230 Fri At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We are looking for talented individuals to join our Manufacturing team as an Assembly Engineer at our Gloucester site. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: • Early finish on Fridays, • Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell), • Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance, • Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes, • Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring, • Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers, • Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Your Role We are seeking a proactive and innovative Assembly Engineer to support new product introductions, drive production excellence, and contribute to continuous improvement across our assembly operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated by delivering high-quality, efficient manufacturing processes Key Responsibilities • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and provide day-to-day assistance to production operations., • Contribute to projects involving new equipment, tooling, process optimisation, and cost-reduction initiatives., • Participate in design reviews, offering technical input to enhance product manufacturability and process robustness., • Assist in organising and preparing review meetings with cross-functional teams and shop-floor personnel., • Support Process FMEAs, root-cause analysis, and process validation activities, including PPAP documentation., • Track project milestones, maintain progress reports, and prepare updates for teams and management., • Drive improvements in product quality, operational efficiency, and lead-time reduction through lean manufacturing principles., • Support the Non-Conformance Process, including preparation of rework instructions and corrective actions., • Assist in the implementation of digital assembly routines as part of the Paperless Manufacturing initiative. Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Why Safran? • A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries., • Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success., • Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further., • Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality., • A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved: We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. What You'll Bring Essential • HND/HNC or higher in a Manufacturing or Engineering based qualification, • Previous Assembly experience (if not aerospace, automotive, food or any other complex manufacturing environment, • Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports in English., • Working knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software., • Familiarity with 3D Experience / DELMIA (Dassault Systmes) platforms., • Solid understanding of HSE and ergonomic requirements in a manufacturing environment. Desirable • Positive attitude toward learning, development, and continuous improvement., • Creative, innovative, and capable of working with minimal supervision., • Practical experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies., • Strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders., • Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills across all levels of the business, • Awareness of current and emerging industrial technologies and their capabilities., • Experience working in assembly environments using flow line or pulse line methodologies. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer Location: Gloucester Pay Rate: Negotiable Contract length: 12 Months Role Summary/Purpose: To gain a deep understanding of existing aerospace component manufacturing processes and equipment, quantify how they perform, and use this insight to inform the design, implementation and optimisation of new production lines and facilities. This role will analyse current operations (time, utilisation, efficiency, waste), create accurate value stream maps, and support line and facility design so that the future production system is efficient at launch and capable of scaling to volume. Key Responsibilities Understand and quantify the existing process Study the current aerospace component manufacturing processes and machines in detail to understand how work actually flows on the shop floor. Conduct time studies on all major steps and support activities (set-up, changeover, inspection, rework, material handling, etc.), maintaining an accurate and current picture of process timings. Measure machine utilisation, OEE, downtime causes and bottlenecks. Discreet event simulation. (Supporting lean line/line balancing). Create and maintain value stream maps for current-state processes, highlighting non-value-add activities and improvement opportunities. Ci and Process improvement input. Identify critical process characteristics that must be preserved or improved in any future line or facility Input to new line and facility design Translate current-state analysis into requirements and design inputs for new or modified production lines (cycle times, burrer sizes, stalling levels, equipment capacities). Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities and other internal stakeholders to ensure line layouts, cell designs and production spaces reflect real process needs and constraints. Support decisions on equipment selection, automation versus manual operations and line balancing based on measured data rather than assumptions. Provide input into the facility layout (flow of people, materials and information), including ancillary spaces such as rework, inspection, WIP burrers and maintenance areas. Pre-launch and commissioning support Help define acceptance criteria for new equipment and line performance (cycle time, uptime, quality, ergonomics). Support commissioning, trials and dry runs, checking that new lines meet expected performance and identifying gaps or underperforming areas. Update future-state value stream maps as lines are installed and validated. Work alongside the project team during ramp-up to monitor line performance versus plan and recommend targeted improvements. Continuous improvement and performance management Establish baseline performance (e.g. OEE, throughput, WIP, lead time) and track it through pilot and volume phases. Identify initiatives to increase utilisation, reduce waste and stabilise processes as volumes grow. Data input to support the creation and maintenance of standard work, work instructions and training material based on accurate timings and best practice. Provide regular feedback into future line and facility concepts for subsequent phases of industrialisation. Wider project and cross-functional support Contribute to the Scope of Work for production equipment (performance requirements, cycle times, changeover expectations). Support risk assessments (e.g. process FMEA) with data from existing operations. Provide input to utilities and infrastructure planning (peak and average loads, duty cycles) based on process timing and utilisation.Skills and Experience Strong engineering awareness, ideally in aerospace or complex component manufacturing (mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering). Experience with time studies, work measurement and value stream mapping, with a focus on maintaining accurate, up-to-date timings. Automation/robotics experience. Familiarity with OEE, utilisation, line balancing and lean manufacturing principles. Ability to interpret production data, layouts and process documentation, and convert them into actionable design inputs. Comfortable working on the shop floor, observing processes and engaging with operators and supervisors. Effective communication skills to work with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Facilities, HSE and other support functions. Experience with NPI or industrialisation projects is highly desirable.Personal Attributes Analytical and data-driven, with strong attention to detail and timing accuracy. Curious about how processes really work and willing to spend time in the operation. Able to challenge assumptions constructively and influence design decisions. Comfortable working across pre-launch, commissioning and volume production phases. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Our client, a growing, high performing manufacturing group, is seeking an experienced Group Operations Manager to lead multi-site operations across production, engineering, supply chain, quality, and H&S. Reporting to the MD, you'll shape operational strategy, drive Lean Manufacturing, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and profitability. Key Responsibilities of the Group Operations Manager ·Lead and develop multi-site manufacturing and engineering operations ·Implement operational strategies aligned with business growth ·Champion Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives ·Improve OEE, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery ·Hold full operational P&L responsibility and manage budgets ·Drive cost reduction programmes without compromising quality ·Lead Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance ·Coach and develop operational management teams ·Enhance ERP/MRP utilisation and support digital transformation What You'll Bring as the Group Operations Manager ·Senior operational leadership experience in manufacturing/engineering ·Strong Lean Manufacturing and CI background ·Proven multi-site management experience ·A track record of improving OEE and operational performance ·Experience delivering measurable cost savings ·Strong Health & Safety leadership ·ERP/MRP systems experience ·Ability to lead, coach, and develop large teams Salary & Benefits ·£60k per annum ·Performance related bonus ·Pension ·Private healthcare ·Car allowance/company vehicle ·Professional development opportunities This role offers the chance to make a significant impact across a growing engineering and manufacturing group, shaping operational strategy and driving long term success. if you are a driven operational leader with a passion for Lean Manufacturing, multi-site leadership, and delivering measurable business improvements ,we need to talk to you! PS3

Continuous Improvement Engineer Safran Landing Systems Gloucester Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Your role: Safran Landing Systems MRO are seeking a passionate Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the delivery of projects across our organisation. This role collaborates closely with multiple departments to enhance production and support processes, ensuring they align with business needs and growth objectives. Key responsibilities: Identify, prioritise, and monitor progress on improvement projects; track and report results using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Ensure solutions from completed projects are embedded and sustained, driving lasting change. Actively engage with internal peers and across the Safran group to ensure best practice implementation. Use agreed metrics to validate project requirements and make resource recommendations. Support the Continuous Improvement and Process Engineering Lead in cultivating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement. Drive operational performance enhancement through structured problem-solving methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC). Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to collaboratively drive improvement programmes. Manage and implement projects effectively to deliver measurable outcomes.What you'll bring: Proven experience delivering, monitoring, and reporting on continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies Green Belt qualification and/or certification Ability to ensure solutions are fully embedded and sustained long-term Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, especially Excel for data analysis Innovative mindset with ability to explore and implement creative solutions Fluent in English.At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation

Vacancy Specification Step into the role of Aldi Store Manager and lead your team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences that go beyond customer expectations. You'll inspire a positive, high-performing work environment while driving operational excellence, maintaining top-quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. Your leadership is the driving force behind the store's success! Key Responsibilities • Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations • Drive KPI performance, consistently meeting challenging operational targets • Oversee the execution and supervision of in-store tasks to meet targets and standards • Recruitment for your team, leading them and fostering their growth and development • Handle customer complaints with professionalism and maintain compliance with health & safety standards Skills & Experience • Extensive experience leading and inspiring high-perming teams in a fast-paced, lean environment • Proven track record in optimising operational efficiency through strategic time and cost management • Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs while upholding the highest standards of compliance and due diligence • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and driving business results • Agile, visionary leader who can proactively embrace change with a results-driven mindset Our Benefits • A market-leading salary package • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the chance to purchase extra holidays through our holiday purchase scheme • A flexible contract of 40 or 45 hours a week • 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave • Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career • Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals

Process Quality Engineer Experience Dependent + Bonus Gloucestershire Days (Onsite) We’re recruiting for a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in high-performance instrumentation and industrial technology. The site in Gloucestershire plays a key role in delivering advanced products to international customers, with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The business is known for its people-first culture and consistent recognition as a top UK employer. Responsibilities - Process Quality Engineer Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Quality Engineers and Technicians while remaining hands-on in operational quality activities Support deployment of the site quality strategy, focusing on prevention, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction Drive process quality improvements, including leading and delivering structured quality improvement projects (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, CI initiatives) Improve right-first-time performance across parts, processes, and equipment using practical problem-solving techniques Conduct regular process audits to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Design, Sales, and R&D to ensure quality is embedded across all stages of the product lifecycle Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure robust, on-time, and defect-free product launches Develop and maintain control plans, inspection methods, and process controls to ensure consistent process capability Provide daily shop-floor support to resolve production issues impacting delivery or quality performance Lead and facilitate root cause analysis activities, ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented Work with suppliers using drawings and technical standards to resolve quality issues and improve performance Evaluate manufacturing processes and drive improvements to eliminate defects, variation, and inefficiencies Experience / Qualifications - Process Quality Engineer Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment Proven track record of leading and delivering quality improvement projects (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, continuous improvement initiatives) Strong experience in process quality and shop-floor problem solving (rather than purely quality systems) Experience leading or supervising small teams while remaining operationally hands-on Demonstrated success in New Product Introduction (NPI) and quality assurance activities Strong cross-functional collaboration experience Skilled in structured problem-solving tools (8D, RCA, Six Sigma methodologies) Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum) – Black Belt preferred ISO 9001 knowledge/audit experience desirable Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills IT proficiency including MS Office and SAP Project management capability Benefits - Process Quality Engineer Excellent Bonus Scheme Life Assurance x6 Basic Salary Flexible Work Hours Pension matched up to 10% 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Recognised top UK employer For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Process Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Production Quality Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, NPI Quality Engineer, Quality Team Leader. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

Location - Cheltenham Aerospace & Defence Up to £70,000 p.a. + Competitive Package + Benefits Leading manufacturing operations across world class manufacturing into the high precision advanced engineering sectors Lead. Improve. Deliver. A growing advanced manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a significant production operation and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll lead Production Supervisors and cross-functional teams across Planning, Materials, Quality and Engineering, taking full ownership of operational performance and continuous improvement activities. What You'll Do Lead and develop manufacturing teams Drive OTIF, productivity, quality and cost performance Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement Improve labour utilisation, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities Drive ERP utilisation and operational excellence Deliver strategic improvement plans and operational KPIsWhat We're Looking For Proven Operations or Production Management experience Strong leadership skills within a complex manufacturing environment Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise ERP experience (IFS desirable) Background within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or similar advanced manufacturing sectorsThe Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant autonomy, genuine influence and the opportunity to shape the future performance of a growing manufacturing business. Apply today to lead critical programmes that help shape the future of aerospace and defence technology. This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10410. Desired Skills and Experience Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Paint, CNC, Machining, Fabrication, Metals, Production, Operations Lean, Improvement

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: South West England, M4 corridor. Salary: Up to £55k for engineer and up to £70k for senior engineers + Benefits including company bonus and medical insurance Copello are partnering with a growing technology and engineering organisation delivering complex products into highly regulated industries. Due to continued expansion and increased production activity, they are looking to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and optimisation of manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in establishing and improving manufacturing processes within a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams, you will drive manufacturing excellence, support new product introduction activities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor. Key Responsibilities • Develop, document and implement manufacturing processes for complex mechanical, electronic and integrated assemblies., • Support the transition of products from development and low-volume manufacture into full-scale production., • Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation and standard operating procedures., • Conduct time studies, capacity planning and process optimisation activities., • Design, specify and introduce tooling, fixtures and production equipment., • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) input., • Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions and process improvement initiatives., • Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, throughput and cost using Lean manufacturing principles., • Manage engineering changes and ensure accurate process control documentation is maintained., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and operational success. We are looking to develop our manufacturing team and would be looking for a selection of the below skill sets. • Previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or NPI Engineer position., • Background within a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace, defence, automotive, medical devices, electronics or other complex engineering sectors., • Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes in a production environment., • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies., • Understanding of quality management systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent., • Experience working with ERP, MES, CAD or PLM systems., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to engage effectively with shop-floor teams and stakeholders. Desirable Experience • Experience supporting manufacturing transfers or production ramp-up activities., • New facility, production line or cell setup experience., • Six Sigma qualification., • Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree) or equivalent industry experience. Security Requirements Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

Job Title: Global Materials Planning & Logistics Leader Location: Gloucestershire, UK (Hybrid 2-3 days per week) Rate: £70-80 per hour via Umbrella Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: This is an exciting, yet critical transformation leadership role with a key global client, providing an opportunity to reset and modernise the end-to-end materials planning and logistics operating model across a complex global aerospace manufacturing and MRO environment. Playing a key role in unlocking the next phase of operational performance and growth. The Global Materials Planning & Logistics Leader will lead the stabilisation, standardisation, and transformation of planning, inventory, material flow, and logistics performance to improve delivery, increase schedule reliability, strengthen data integrity, and enable future growth. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution - diagnosing structural process and system gaps, building the roadmap, and directly leading the operational changes required to create a more predictable, scalable, and resilient supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end transformation of the global materials planning and logistics model, spanning master scheduling, materials planning, inventory management, material execution, logistics, and production alignment. Establish robust operating mechanisms including S&OP / SIOP, materials reviews, escalation pathways, and performance management cadences to improve visibility, accountability, and execution discipline. Improve delivery and materials availability performance by increasing schedule stability, reducing shortages and disruption, and strengthening cross-functional alignment across sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams. Drive inventory productivity and working capital improvement while protecting service levels, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements. Strengthen ERP/MRP planning effectiveness and data governance, improving planning parameter accuracy, transaction discipline, and decision-making quality. Build a high-performing organisation and culture grounded in lean principles, standard work, problem solving, and respect for people; coach leaders, elevate team capability, and create robust succession plans for critical roles. Partner across the enterprise to influence functional strategy, resource prioritisation, capacity planning, and operational readiness in support of near-term recovery and long-term growth. Ensure uncompromising adherence to safety, quality, export/control, and regulatory requirements in a civil and military aerospace environment.Qualifications: Significant experience in Manufacturing & Materials Planning and Execution, as well as Logistics within aerospace or similarly regulated environments. Demonstrate success in transformational leadership, across planning, inventory, logistics, systems, and operating disciplines, with measurable impact on delivery, inventory, and business performance. Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes and demonstrated ability to work effectively across a global organization. Experience in lean and continuous improvement. Preferred Skills: Deep expertise in ERP/MRP systems, planning parameters, and master data governance. Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate supply chain performance into improved customer outcomes. Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of working capital, inventory optimisation, and customer delivery trade-offs. Strong coaching expertise and success in collaborating across the business functions, other related businesses, and the global teams If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing Location: Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham (Fully Onsite) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility required to meet business needs) Salary: Competitive Our client, a rapidly growing and highly business, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their leadership team. Operating within the food manufacturing sector, the company supplies products to both foodservice and retail markets and is part of a larger, expanding food group with exciting growth plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven production professional to take ownership of daily manufacturing operations, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. The Role As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operation, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and develop production teams, manage operational performance, and work closely with other departments to drive business objectives. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the daily production operation, ensuring smooth and efficient performance across all areas. • Lead and communicate effectively with production teams through regular briefings and operational updates. • Develop, motivate, and manage teams to achieve production targets, customer requirements, and company KPIs. • Plan and manage production schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime. • Drive continuous improvement activities focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction. • Work collaboratively with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve processes and equipment performance. • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and BRCGS standards. • Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring adherence to PPE and safe working practices. • Manage performance through coaching, training, development plans, and regular one-to-one meetings. • Lead and support Shift Managers and Section Leaders, fostering a positive and high-performing culture. • Handle escalated employee relations matters professionally and effectively. • Identify staffing requirements and support recruitment and onboarding activities. • Collaborate with wider business functions to ensure successful production delivery and new product launches. • Produce operational reports and contribute to management meetings. • Ensure all production records, documentation, and systems are maintained accurately and in line with regulatory requirements. Candidate Requirements • Proven experience in a Production Manager role within a food manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of health and safety, food safety, quality systems, and BRC standards. • Demonstrable experience leading and developing successful production teams. • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and drive positive change. • Excellent organisational and planning abilities. • Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills with a high attention to detail. • Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Continuous improvement mindset, ideally with exposure to Lean manufacturing principles. Benefits • Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation. • Workplace pension scheme. • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. • Additional holiday entitlement after one year of service. • Employee referral bonus scheme. • Recognition and reward programme. • Enhanced family-friendly policies. • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. • Casual dress environment. • Free onsite parking. If you are an experienced food manufacturing professional looking to join a growing business where you can make a real impact, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion

Production Manager Location: On-site | Gloucestershire Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (flexibility required) What's On Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 28 days' holiday including bank holidays (increasing with service) Paid Christmas shutdown day Workplace pension Enhanced family-friendly policies Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes Recognition and referral bonus schemes Free on-site parking A supportive, people-focused culture with genuine development opportunitiesThe Opportunity A well-established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving performance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining high standards of food safety and operational compliance. You will oversee production teams, manage schedules and resources, and play a central role in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and productivity. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support ongoing growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day running of the production operation, resolving issues efficiently. Lead, motivate and develop production teams to meet operational KPIs and customer requirements. Plan and manage production schedules to maximise output and minimise downtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, quality, and cost control. Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including BRCGS. Champion health & safety best practice, maintaining a safe working environment. Line manage Shift Managers and Section Leaders, including performance reviews and development plans. Handle escalated employee relations matters professionally and consistently. Identify resourcing needs, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and product launches. Produce performance reports and contribute to operational and senior management meetings. Maintain accurate production documentation and IT systems in line with regulatory requirements.What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Production Manager role within food manufacturing. Strong working knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and BRC requirements. Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving high performance. A collaborative, credible leadership style with the ability to influence positively. Highly organised, with strong planning and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills. IT literate, numerate, and detail-focused. Hands-on, adaptable, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Continuous improvement mindset; exposure to Lean principles is desirable

Data Analyst / WMS Specialist Location: Cheltenham About the Role We are seeking a Data Analyst / WMS Specialist to join a fast-paced logistics and warehousing operation supporting a leading global landing gear manufacturing business. This is a key role combining operational data analysis, continuous improvement activities, and support for major systems projects. The successful candidate will play an important role in analysing warehouse and inventory data, identifying operational improvement opportunities, and supporting the planned implementation of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) as part of a wider business systems transformation programme scheduled for 2027. This position would suit either: An experienced Data Analyst looking to expand into warehouse systems and logistics projects, or A WMS Specialist with implementation or super-user experience who enjoys working with operational data and driving process improvements. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting Develop, maintain and improve operational reports and dashboards. Extract, analyse and interpret large datasets from warehouse and inventory management systems. Perform data mining and trend analysis to identify opportunities for performance improvement. Provide actionable insights to support operational decision-making. Monitor KPIs relating to inventory accuracy, productivity, service levels and warehouse performance. Support root cause investigations through detailed data analysis. Produce regular and ad hoc reports for operational and senior management teams. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, inventory control and operational efficiency. Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the operation. Participate in process mapping, waste reduction and workflow optimisation projects. Measure and report on improvement project outcomes. Support the implementation of best practices across warehousing and supply chain operations. WMS & Systems Development Act as a key site resource for Warehouse Management System development and enhancement. Support preparation activities for a planned business systems upgrade and WMS implementation programme. Assist with requirements gathering, process design, testing, data validation and user acceptance testing (UAT). Support system configuration reviews and operational readiness activities. Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures and training materials. Work closely with operational teams, project stakeholders and IT teams throughout implementation activities. Assist with change management and end-user adoption of new systems and processes. Skills & Experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience creating reports, analysing data and presenting findings to stakeholders. Ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environment. If you are interested in hearing more about this position please call Rachel on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

Job Title: Operations Director Location: Gloucestershire, UK - Hybrid Working Duration: 6 Months Rate: £80-£100p/h via Umbrella Job Summary: We are seeking a high-impact operations leader to join the leadership team of a growing global multi-site aerospace business. This is a pivotal role with full accountability for operational performance across Original Equipment manufacturing and Aftermarket/Services sites in the UK and US. Supplying direct to airframers and supporting civil and military operators across the world. This leader will define and execute the business operational strategy, footprint and supplier base. Accountable for performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC), and driving continuous improvement through lean methodology. The role reports directly into the CEO and will play a central role in shaping the next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: builds high performing teams across geographies. Influences at senior level and drives cultural change (lean, accountability) Strategic thinking: Proven ability to execute operational strategy include footprint, make vs buy, automation and supplier base. Ability to use lean and problem solving methodology to drive continuous improvement and address systemic issues. Operational rigour: Strong SQDC discipline and operating cadences. Understand and run S&OP and capacity planning systems. Deep understanding of aerospace quality and regulatory systems (Part 21, Part 145, AS9100, APQP). Data driven decision making. Change and transformation: Comfortable leading significant change organisationally and operationally. Experience of implementing digital analytics and automation.Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college. MBA or equivalent business experience preferred. Aerospace operational experience across product lifecycle (new product introduction, original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket services). Proven experience of continuous improvement and transformation utilizing Lean.Preferred Skills: Strong knowledge of aerospace systems, technologies, and industry regulations. Strong coaching expertise and success in collaborating across the business functions, other related businesses, and the global teams Strong business acumen and customer mindset Candidates will submit their CV in the first instance and thank you for taking the time to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Role Title: Sourcing Fulfilment Specialist Location: Cheltenham Duration: 12 Months Vacancy Details: We have a great opportunity for a Fulfilment Specialist to join our busy team in Cheltenham. In this role you would be responsible for material delivery execution and supplier performance, ensuring products arrive on-time to support client production lines. The Fulfilment Specialist will own the alignment and fulfilment of the orderbook, therefore driving action and accountability with our sub-tier suppliers and internal stakeholders. Supplier & Order Book Management Responsible for ensuring the delivery of product to support multiple production lines and value streams Drive accountability with your portfolio of suppliers to ensure order-book execution and alignment of demand across multiple platforms and value streams, which may require occasional travel Have a focused and analytical approach to order-book management in a challenging and changing environment, ensuring adequate and appropriate supplier meetings are scheduled to meet business goals Ensure open communication is had with the appropriate team members and escalations levels to establish and present problematic periods, therefore actively reporting on recovery plans and action status Ensure reject material is returned to suppliers in a timely fashion for rework, replacement or credit using repair and/or debit orders process Effectively monitor Purchase Queries, Non-Conformance, Corrective Actions and Production Permits to maintain material availability Ensure that cadence supplier engagement is in-line with risk levels and potential impact to production lines Invoice query reconciliation and problem resolution Occasional travel Required Qualifications/ Characteristics Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience Ability to demonstrate high performance within a Sourcing/Fulfilment environment. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally High attention to detail and accuracy Time Management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst receiving multiple and competing priorities Strong customer mind-set Proven analytical and organisational ability with strong demonstrated Excel skills Invoice queries and issue resolution As part of the Sourcing Organisation the Fulfilment Specialist may be required to support sourcing activity covering commodity or program activities Desired experience and skills Knowledge of Oracle ERP Lean/Continuous training and implementation Previous people management experience Action planning If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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