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PE Back Manufacturing seeking an experiencedFinancial Accountant to join their growing finance team Your new company Your new company is a PE-backed Manufacturing SME based in Oldham. After a number of recent aquasitions they're now looking to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant. Your new role In your new role as Financial Accountant you will assist with processing, monitoring and analysis of financial data, preparing accurate statements for our expanding group of companies, currently 4 of which are trading entities. You will be involved in maintaining accounting records for the group, you will ultimately be responsible for the day to day processes of one of the subsidiary companies based down South. This will include processing transactions and month end journals, through to creating monthly reporting package for the board of Directors. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and have experience working within the manufacturing sector. You will have relevant experience including working as part of a financial reporting team, management accounting, budgeting, percentage of completion accounting, working with financial systems and working as part of a larger team to achieve common goals. You’ll need to be an effective communicator, established at building relationships across a business to enable collaborative working where applicable. What you'll get in return You'll join a highly ambitious PE backed SME who're experiencing incredible growth. You'll join a small but efficient finance function which is headed up by an impressive Finance Director who is passionate about her people. You will receive a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4593530

Group Finance Director £110,000-£130,000 plus benefits Your new company A high‑growth, multi‑site distribution group with an ambitious expansion strategy and a strong market presence. The business has experienced significant organic and acquisitive growth over recent years and is now entering its next phase of scale, investment, and operational transformation. With a dynamic leadership team, a strong customer base, and a culture built on pace, ownership, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting time to join the organisation at group level. Your new role As Group Finance Director, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO leading the financial strategy, governance, and performance of the group. You will oversee all financial operations, including group reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and risk management, while driving improvements in systems, processes, and controls across a growing network of sites.You will play a central role in shaping the long‑term growth plan, supporting M&A activity, integrating newly acquired businesses, and ensuring the group has the financial capability and insight to scale effectively. You will lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, embed strong commercial discipline, and provide clear, insight to support decision‑making at executive level. What you'll need to succeed • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post‑qualification experience at senior leadership level., • A track record of success within distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or another complex, multi‑site environment., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at Board level and challenge constructively., • Experience leading finance through periods of high growth, transformation, or M&A activity., • Excellent leadership capability, with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire a finance function., • A hands‑on, forward‑thinking approach, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced and evolving business. What you'll get in return You will join a progressive, ambitious organisation where you can make a significant impact on the group’s future direction. The role offers a highly competitive salary, executive benefits package, and the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a rapidly expanding business. You will work closely with an entrepreneurial leadership team and have genuine scope to influence growth, performance, and long‑term value creation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4774695

SVP/VP, Quality Operations OSD: Stable and Growing International Pharma – remote based SUMMARY: Our client is a stable and growing international pharmaceutical company that is looking for a Global Head (SVP/VP-level) of OSD Quality Operations that will have responsibility across many sites within Asia-Pacific. You will oversee multiple Quality Site-level leaders as well as site-based teams across headcount, budgets, forecasting, systems, performance indicators, regional policies, GXP regulations, etc. Most critically, our client is looking for a Quality Operations leader that can 1) continue to develop and grow a strong internal culture and quality presence across the OSD organization/sites and 2) be a strong strategic liaison and communicator with Global Health Authorities – ultimately leading to stronger overall site performance and inspection readiness. LOCATION: Remote-based in either Europe or Asia. ATTRACTIVE FEATURES ABOUT THIS POSITION AND COMPANY: Transformation at Scale: The organization is actively reshaping its operating model and culture, with a strong emphasis on sustained regulatory excellence, operational discipline, and long-term enterprise value - creating a platform for leaders to leave a lasting impact. Report to the Global Head of Quality: You will report directly to a personable, high-performing Global Quality Officer. Visibility, opportunity, and influence are very real. Lead People and Strategy: You will have the opportunity to play a critical role in both leading and growing people and also directly in the strategy that will help shape the future of the OSD business unit. Strong Compensation and Benefits: Our client offers very competitive compensation and benefits packages. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Act as the principal strategic interface with global Health Authorities across a broad network of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing sites throughout APAC., • Proactively identify and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance, enhance inspection readiness, and elevate overall site performance., • Ensure that key operational and strategic priorities within regional sites remain fully aligned with Global Quality standards and that appropriate oversight is embedded in all quality-related deliverables., • Contribute to the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the OSD Quality System and Compliance framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business strategy, and operational objectives., • Establish and drive achievement of Quality Unit goals that support regulatory expectations, commercial priorities, and broader OSD operational strategies., • Lead development of a responsible budget and workforce strategy for regional OSD Quality teams, while monitoring financial performance and resource allocation., • Oversee forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes, including operating and capital expenditures, while maintaining accountability for staffing levels across Quality functions., • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape enterprise-wide Quality initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and key performance indicators., • Ensure rigorous compliance with all applicable cGxP regulations and regional Health Authority requirements across the OSD network., • Develop and implement regional Quality policies consistent with Global Quality standards., • Confirm that appropriate procedures, systems, and controls are in place to effectively operationalize policies and maintain regulatory compliance., • Partner with regional Quality leaders to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures, and that all personnel operate in accordance with regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, SOPs, and company policies., • Assess departmental processes and strategic priorities, identifying opportunities to implement new technologies, tools, or process enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness. REQUIREMENTS: • 10+ years of Quality Operations leadership experience focused within Oral Solid Dosage, which includes experience in Asia-Pacific. Further global experience is also preferred., • Bachelors degree is required., • Experience and a strong desire to lead teams and cultural transformation., • Strong ability to communicate across the organization (executive through staff) as well as with external Health Authorities. CONTACT: CORNERSTONE SEARCH GROUP - Pharma & Biotech Executive Search 1200 Morris Tpke, Suite 3005 | Short Hills, New Jersey (USA) P: 973-656-0220 About Cornerstone Search Group: Recognized multiple times by Forbes as one of the Top Executive Search Firms in the USA, we are an industry-leading Pharma & Biotech Executive Search Firm with clients ranging from biotech startups all the way through to large branded and generic pharmas. 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In a period of exciting opportunity and growth, ES Group has an exciting position to work across its two main trading businesses who are well established in their fields. This individual will have the capability to develop their systems, aid with integration and enhance their back-office function. The Group boasts a business with a fantastic track record across the UK's Steel installation industry, and one of the North-West's leading Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment businesses. We are looking for a newly qualified and experienced Management Accountant looking to take the step up to Financial Controller. Their time will be split between producing the month end reporting suite, leading system upgrade and integration projects, and working with the operational teams to help with commercial opportunities. The role will have full support and guidance from a highly commercial Finance Director, whilst also becoming the key point of contact with external stakeholders such as auditors and insurance brokers etc. Since 2001, Employment Solutions has been devoted to delivering top-notch recruitment services in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors, guided by a robust set of values. Our unique selling point lies in the belief that providing a quality recruitment process for clients and consistently doing right by our candidates is the best way to cultivate trust and ensure long-term success. ES Steel is an expanding...

Drive the highest standards of food safety and quality at our growing Rochdale site, leading a developing team through an exciting period of expansion. What you will be doing As a senior leader within the QEHS function, you will oversee the technical, quality assurance and hygiene operations to ensure our products remain safe, legal and of the highest quality. You will manage a cross-functional team including the Compliance Manager, Hygiene Manager and QA Managers. System Ownership: Maintain and continuously improve HACCP systems, food safety plans and Quality Management Systems (QMS) while leading the site HACCP team. Audit Management: Act as the primary lead for internal and external audits, liaising with regulatory bodies and retail customers to maintain BRCGS and industry accreditations. Team Mobilisation: Mentor and develop an evolving team, establishing robust processes from scratch and embedding a strong food safety culture across the site. Operational Oversight: Oversee non-conformances, customer complaints, pest control and the sites sampling programmes to ensure effective corrective actions. Strategic Reporting : Report key technical and quality performance metrics to senior management, providing insights to drive continuous improvement. What you will bring We are looking for a disciplined, high-caliber leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a site in its second phase of expansion. Experience: You possess significant experience at a senior Technical Management level within the food industry, specifically with a strong background in meat and essential experience working with major retailers. Hard Skills: You have an in-depth understanding of food manufacturing processes, expert-level knowledge of food safety legislation (BRCGS/HACCP) and the technical expertise to manage complex validation and risk assessment programs. Soft Skills: You are a collaborative leader who can build trust easily, demonstrating the resilience to lead by example and motivate a developing team in an unpredictable, changing environment. Why join us This is a unique opportunity to join Danish Crown at a pivotal moment for our Rochdale facility. As we move into "Phase 2" of our expansion, you will have the autonomy to establish processes from the ground up and play a critical role in shaping the sites future. You wont just be maintaining a system; you will be building a legacy of excellence in a state-of-the-art facility where your technical expertise directly impacts our growth. Beyond the competitive salary and technical challenge, you will be part of a leadership team that values transparency and professional development. We offer a culture that encourages you to "lean out" and pursue ambitious targets without the fear of a "zero-mistake" environment. Here, your career growth is tied to the success of the site, providing a platform for significant professional impact and the chance to work closely with the Site Director to drive optimum performance. About us Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures. Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title. Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Business: Our client is entering an exciting new chapter we're implementing a fresh strategy for growth, investment, and team development. As part of this journey, we're now hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our established Oldham branch. This is a key opportunity to build on the success of the branch and be part of one of their flagship branches My client recognise that their people are their most valuable asset and that's why they always prioritise their people over profits. Our client encourage a healthy work life balance, that doesn't compromise the ability to take career steps within their business. The Opportunity: They are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join their business to work closely with the team. The Core objectives of the role are to; 1. Undertake a hands-on 360 recruitment role within the temps Industrial/ Manufacturing sector's 2. Become recognised as the go recruiter within your region and sector 3. Rapidly grow your career to Divisional Manager and onwards to Associate Director 4. Recruit and build your own team around you in the future and become recognised as a top leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven and experienced Senior 360 Recruiter to join a large independent, established and ambitious business where you will benefit from one-on-one support, tailored development and training plans and a market leading commission package up to 40K The Person: * My client would love to speak with experienced 360 Senior Recruitment Consultants or Recruitment Consultants who have at least two years plus experience in a 360 Recruitment role within an agency environment * Experience within the fast moving industrial/manufacturing temps sector * Strong new business development experience and skills * Confident in embracing leading edge technologies. * Highly motivated and career driven individual who'd like to quickly progress within their recruitment career To Apply: Please send your CV for the Senior Recruitment Consultant role via the advertisement for immediate consideration. All applications are strictly confidential. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored, if we wish to take your application to the next stage one of our consultants will contact you within 24 hours

QA Supervisor - Permanent - Oldham Based Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton. Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers. We are looking for QA Supervisor you will lead a team of 10+ direct reports across 3 shifts, and ensure compliance with industry standards, customer codes of practice and internal requirements. You will serve as a key point of contact for quality and food safety issues during shifts and handovers, working collaboratively across departments to drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Example Job Accountabilities: * Responsible for making sure that all Food Safety due diligence controls in place are controlled, understood (training), followed, completed/recorded and stored correctly. * Control and maintain all other QA documents to be controlled, and ensure they are stored when completed. * Ensure the QA Auditors are fully trained and able to carry out the duties expected of them. * Ensure that all team members reporting in have an annual PDR (Performance Development Review) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) in place. * Communicate relevant information to ensure the team works as one cohesive unit. * Proactively represent the Department cross functionalise with other teams. * Assist the Technical Site Manager and Technical Director with various projects and work and work to contribute to the Technical function as a whole. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management * Ensure New starters have clear development plans with timescales and ensuring training matrices are up to date and completed. * Managing holiday cover, absenteeism and Return to works. * Train and mentor direct reports on procedures, ensuring all training records are maintained and up to date. * Oversee the team's workload and manage deadlines effectively. Standards and Compliance * Support QA and Operations teams to ensure compliance with factory procedures and customer policies. * Act as a point of contact for quality and food safety concerns during shifts. Participate in auditing processes, including QMS, GMP, fabrication, and CCP audits. * Managing the site's probes and scales calibration schedule and ensuring that all bakeries are being completed on time. * Assist the Technical Managers with handling holds, concessions, rejections, and incidents and ensuring that those logs are kept up to date daily. * Ensuring all QP030's engineering sign back forms are completed per shift. * Ensuring that site swabbing plans and testing protocols are being completed to schedule Monitor and report on technical KPIs. * Manage and delegate QAS documents and line standards across the team, ensuring that all QA's can complete this task competently. * Managing sample requests across the business. Customer and Audit Engagement * Support and participate in customer visits and technical audits, ensuring successful outcomes. * Assist with day-to-day BRC and retailer audit management, ensuring timely and effective resolution of non-conformances. Ideal Skills & Qualifications * Experience in quality within the food industry, ideally in a supervisory position, providing training and managing larger teams. * Degree or relevant qualification in Food * Knowledge or experience in HACCP and GMP * Computer Experience with MS Office and other online software. * Sap experience preferred * Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. * Full UK driving license Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday approximately 8am-4:30pm but there is a degree of flexibility with working hours to ensure that all QA's across 3 shifts are looked after. Occasional weekend work or extended hours required to meet the needs of the business. Package: Salary up to £34,800 per annum, This role is site based and does not facilitate home working, 25 days holiday a year and 8 statutory holidays, Money purchase pension scheme with statutory contribution of salary, Discount scheme operating across several online and high street retailers To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role. This may be of interest to people looking for the following: QA Manager, Quality Manager, Technical Manager, QA Auditor Packaging Technologist Quality Production, Quality Controller, Quality Assurance Supervisor, QA Technician, QA Controller, Technical Supervisor, Quality Supervisor, Manufacturing Production FMCG Food Manufacturing, Manufacturer, Oldham, Greater Manchester

INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE Location: Rochdale (Greater Manchester) Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-2:30pm Salary: £(phone number removed)/annum + bonus + company car About Company Our client has been a leader in textile manufacturing since 1880, specializing in innovative and high-quality fabrics made in the UK. Renowned for being the original manufacturer waxed cotton, the company has continuously invested in research and development to maintain its position as the market leader in heritage textiles. With a history of innovation dating back to its first patent in 1896, They customize their machinery and processes in-house to create unique fabrics for outerwear and accessories. Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship and expertise, the company is committed to delivering excellence and inspiring design to its global clients. Job Purpose We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who is able to prioritise their workload, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for sales. If you are a driven individual, looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career, we would love to hear from you. Sales Executives report to our Director of Apparel Sales and will be a key contact, supporting our customers and sales team. With time in the role, there is opportunity for career progression and management of additional areas. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development • Identify potential customers within the fashion and apparel industry., • Promote the company’s fabric collections, including waxed cotton fabrics., • Generate leads and convert them into long-term customers., • Achieve monthly and annual sales targets. Customer Relationship Management • Maintain strong relationships with existing customers., • Respond to client enquiries and provide fabric samples and quotations., • Support customers in selecting suitable fabrics for their products. Market Development • Research market trends in fashion and textile sectors., • Identify new brands, manufacturers, and distributors., • Support marketing activities such as trade shows and product presentations. Sales Administration • Prepare sales reports and maintain customer records., • Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfillment., • Maintain accurate sales data in CRM systems. Required Skills • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Customer relationship management, • Sales and target-driven mindset, • Basic knowledge of fabrics or textile industry (preferred), • Minimum of five years’ experience in a sales environment., • Valid passport & availability to travel overseas to meet potential clients/suppliers (once per month) How to Apply If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to the growth of our client’s business, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. LMIND