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Sales Manager (Mechanical Components) £50,000 - £55,000 (OTE £75K) + Commission + Remote + Hybrid Vehicle + 34 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension Remote - Midlands/North/Scotland territory Are you a Sales Manager or similar with experience selling mechanical components to the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, looking to join a billion-pound turnover business that is at the forefront of pioneering innovation? Do you want to join a niche team in a thriving business, which will reward you with a great bonus scheme? This company are a truly global business with operations in nearly 30 companies, supplying specialist products into some of the most exciting clients in manufacturing. With excellent training and development on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a niche, specialist team supplying specifically to the chemical/pharmaceutical industry. In this role you'll be responsible for an even split of new business and account management, building relationships by being out in the field across the Midlands, North and Scotland. This role would suit a Sales Manager who's previously sold into the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, looking for a consultative sales role in a thriving manufacturer, who will support your development and offer a great commission scheme. The Role: • Selling specialist components into the chemical / pharmaceutical industry, • Even split of BD and account management, • Consultative, value adding sales approach, • 4 days out in the field, travelling to meet customers; 1 day WFH, • Quarterly and annual commission scheme with OTE £75k The Person: • Sales Manager, • Experience selling mechanical components, • Experience selling to chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers Reference BBBH 21151e Keywords: Sales Engineer, BD, BDM, Account Manager, Estimator, Sales, Field, North, Midlands, Scotland, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Manufacturer If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Commercial Sales Manager- Regional House Builder Team Field-based role (West Midlands, Wales, South West) Competitive Salary & Benefits, plus Company Car & Bonus At Marshalls Bricks and Masonry, we have over 100+ years of expertise in designing and manufacturing bricks, walling and masonry. We’re a major supplier to the construction industry of 120 million great quality bricks a year! Since the millennium, with the investment in new manufacturing facilities and techniques, our concrete bricks have evolved beyond recognition to now become a real alternative to traditional clay bricks, and are more environmentally friendly. We're part of the Marshalls Group, a Superbrand since 2010 and a successful FTSE 250. So, what's the mission? We're looking for a Regional Sales Person which for our Bricks & Masonry division is known as a Commercial Manager. This is a Sales role (no direct reports), you will have responsibility for identifying sales opportunities and nurturing relationships. You'll develop your own effective Business Plan to achieve sales budgets, taking responsibility for improving the efficiency of our sales processes and the monitoring, reporting, and achievement of KPI’s. In addition, you'll support our pricing structure. The job will include attending regular meetings across your region and preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts to support planning. Reporting directly to the Trading Director of the Regional House Builder Team, this is a high-impact role with responsibility for driving growth and profitability across some of our most important customer relationships. This is a results-driven sales role where your expertise in developing and managing trading agreements will be crucial to maximising outcomes that align with our wider business objectives. You will also represent the business at customer events and reviews, strengthening long-term partnerships and ensuring our presence is both valued and influential. At the same time, you’ll play an active role in shaping the wider sales strategy, helping to define initiatives that deliver sustainable growth and secure the company’s success for the future. This role carries the responsibility to maintain and grow, in line with ambitious business and budget expectations, sales of external bricks and masonry products for the division. This is a very productive area that has shown excellent growth in the previous five years, and this momentum needs to be carried forward with ambitious growth targets going forward What are the mission-critical skills? • Proven & successful experience in an external sales role within the construction sector, • Strong experience within the Regional Housebuilder & construction sector, with an existing network of industry contacts is desirable, • Experience in the Bricks & Masonry market (or wider construction industry) is highly desirable, • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving profitability, • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills., • Expertise in negotiating and contract management skills with the ability to secure favourable trading agreements., • Commercially astute with strong financial and data analysis skills., • Excellent communication & presentation skills, problem-solving abilities. You will be Confident and persuasive with both internal and external stakeholders., • Ability to quickly learn new ranges and understand bricks & masonry routes to market., • Full driving licence required. What's in it for you? This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming the housebuilding sector. At Marshalls Bricks & Masonry, we’re leading the way by offering innovative concrete bricks as a sustainable, reliable alternative to traditional clay. As part of our Regional Housebuilder Team, you’ll be at the heart of this shift, helping us grow market share and strengthen partnerships. Benefits _Join us and let's create a future where your skills and ambitions can flourish. Benefits include: • Bonus, • Company Car, • Guaranteed Christmas holidays, • Development opportunities, • 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) (35 days in Scotland), • Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave, • 5% employer-matched pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products, • Retailer discounts, • Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind, • Share purchase scheme, • Life assurance More about Marshalls Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions. Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates. Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls, please visit our website: _ Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself! Closing Date 10am Friday 17th October 2025 #INDHP

Group Facilities Manager Location: Peterborough (with UK & International Travel Required) Lead and develop facilities operations across Rapidrop's global sites. Rapidrop is a UK-based manufacturer of fire sprinkler and suppression system components, supplying customers in over 75 countries worldwide. Our products help protect some of the world's most recognisable developments, including The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reykjavik Opera House and Etihad Towers in Dubai. As we continue our growth, we are looking for a Group Facilities Manager to oversee facilities operations across our global locations and support the ongoing development of our operational infrastructure. The Role This is a key role responsible for ensuring our facilities, workplace services and operational environments are maintained to the highest standards across the business. Key responsibilities include: • Oversee facilities operations across Rapidrop's global sites, including Peterborough, Leeds, UAE operations and third-party locations, • Manage maintenance programmes, workplace services and site standards across all locations, • Lead supplier, contractor and service provider relationships to ensure effective service delivery, • Support health and safety, security, compliance and environmental initiatives across the business, • Oversee company fleet operations, including cars and vans, • Manage workplace services including waste management, hygiene, housekeeping and site infrastructure, • Lead facilities-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives, • Work closely with operational, warehouse and IT teams to support business requirements, • The role will involve occasional travel across the UK and internationally to support facilities operations and projects. About You We are looking for an experienced facilities professional who enjoys managing multiple sites, driving operational improvements and maintaining high workplace standards. We're looking for someone with: • Experience within facilities management, operations or multi-site facilities environments, • Strong knowledge of maintenance, compliance and workplace services management, • Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external service providers, • Strong organisational and project management skills, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail, • Experience supporting health and safety compliance within operational environments, • Experience within manufacturing, logistics, industrial or distribution environments would be advantageous, • IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would also be desirable. Why Join Rapidrop? • Be part of a growing international business, • Lead facilities operations across multiple global locations, • Play a key role in maintaining and improving operational excellence, • Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team, • Opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation Interested? Apply now. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. #FacilitiesManager #FacilitiesManagement #OperationsManager #HealthAndSafety #WorkplaceServices #PropertyManagement #FacilitiesJobs #ManufacturingJobs #GlobalOperations #PeterboroughJobs #HiringNow #CareerOpportunity

Role: Head of S&OP / Head of Planning (Supply Chain) Salary: £74,000 + Car Allowance (£6,275 minimum) + 5% Bonus Location: Peterborough (site-based initially, moving to hybrid working after 6 months) Pod Talent are currently working with a well-known and highly successful UK business on an exciting opportunity for a Head of S&OP to join during a key period of transformation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will be responsible for modernising and elevating the planning function, improving visibility across demand and supply, and creating a more forward-looking, data-led S&OP process. The business has strong foundations in place, but now requires an experienced leader to bring structure, challenge existing ways of working, and build a best-in-class planning capability. You will lead established demand and supply planning teams (8 direct reports in total) and play a critical role in improving forecasting accuracy, stock strategy, systems utilisation, and cross-functional alignment. Key Responsibilities for the role of Head of S&OP / Head of Planning - • Lead and develop the end-to-end S&OP process, driving improved planning maturity across the business, • Manage teams across Demand Planning and Supply Planning, building capability, accountability, and performance, • Improve forecast visibility beyond the current short-term planning horizon to enable better supply and resource planning, • Implement robust short-term planning processes, whilst shaping a longer-term automation roadmap, • Review and optimise stock holding strategy, working capital, and SKU lifecycle management, • Drive a more efficient JIT-led replenishment model, • Evaluate current ERP / MRP system capability and maximise planning functionality within existing systems, • Improve planning data, reporting, KPIs, and decision-making processes, • Work closely with Procurement, Operations, and wider business stakeholders to align supply with demand, • Lead change management across long-standing teams, embedding stronger behaviours and performance standards Key Experience Required for the Position of Head of S&OP / Head of Planning - • Proven leadership experience within S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or Integrated Business Planning, • Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory strategy, replenishment, and supply planning principles, • Experience transforming or improving planning functions within complex operational environments, • Strong systems capability - ERP / MRP knowledge essential (SAGE exposure beneficial but not required), • Commercially minded with the ability to reduce cost, optimise stock, and improve service simultaneously, • Experience leading established teams through change and performance improvement, • Confident stakeholder manager able to influence cross-functionally and challenge constructively, • Open on industry background - product-based, manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale or similar environments all of interest This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible leadership role with genuine scope to shape a function and make lasting impact. If interested, please apply here or email holly@pod-talent.com

Quality Manager Location: Peterborough Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional to lead and develop the quality function, ensuring products and processes meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality performance, managing compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the site quality function across manufacturing operations, • Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations, • Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), • Lead internal and external audits, including customer and certification audits, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance and process efficiency, • Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions, • Monitor quality KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management, • Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality, • Manage and develop the quality team, providing coaching and support where required, • Support supplier quality activities and supplier performance improvement Requirements • Previous experience in a Quality Manager role within a manufacturing environment, • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards, • Experience leading audits and managing compliance activities, • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities, • Ability to analyse quality data and implement effective corrective actions, • HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred What’s on Offer • Salary between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, • Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Supportive leadership team, • Company pension and additional benefits If you are an experienced Quality Manager looking for your next opportunity in Peterborough, apply today for immediate consideration.

Group Warehouse Manager Location: Peterborough (with UK & International Travel Required) Lead and develop Rapidrop's global warehousing and logistics operations. Rapidrop is a UK-based manufacturer of fire sprinkler and suppression system components, supplying customers in over 75 countries worldwide. Our products help protect some of the world's most recognisable developments, including The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reykjavik Opera House and Etihad Towers in Dubai. As we continue our growth, we are looking for a Group Warehouse Manager to lead our global warehouse operations and logistics network, ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites and international locations. The Role This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, inventory management and logistics activity across Rapidrop's global network. Key responsibilities include: • Lead warehouse operations across Rapidrop's UK and UAE facilities, alongside third-party logistics partners in South Africa, Denmark and the Netherlands, • Ensure high levels of stock accuracy, inventory control and operational efficiency across all locations, • Develop and implement warehousing and logistics strategies aligned to business growth objectives, • Monitor warehouse performance, operational KPIs and stock movement to identify opportunities for improvement, • Support sourcing, freight and logistics activities to ensure the efficient movement of goods globally, • Lead and develop warehouse teams while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, • Manage third-party logistics relationships to ensure service standards and operational performance are maintained, • Work closely with operations, procurement, finance and sales teams to support customer and business requirements The role will involve occasional international travel to support warehouse operations, third-party logistics providers and operational improvement projects. About You We are looking for an experienced warehouse and logistics professional who enjoys leading teams, improving operational performance and managing complex international operations. We're looking for someone with: • Experience within warehouse, logistics or supply chain management, • Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock control and warehouse operations, • Experience managing multi-site warehouse operations and third-party logistics providers, • Experience overseeing international freight and logistics activities, • Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills, • Commercial awareness with a proactive and solutions-focused approach, • Experience managing operational KPIs, reporting and warehouse performance, • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction products or industrial distribution environments would be advantageous, • Experience successfully implementing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) would also be desirable Why Join Rapidrop? • Be part of a growing international business Lead a global warehousing and logistics network, • Play a key role in supporting Rapidrop's continued growth and operational success, • Work with a collaborative and ambitious leadership team, • Opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation Interested? Apply now. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. #WarehouseManager #LogisticsManager #SupplyChainJobs #Warehousing #InventoryManagement #GlobalOperations #Distribution #ManufacturingJobs #PeterboroughJobs #LeadershipRole #HiringNow #CareerOpportunity

Business Development Manager (Civils & Drainage) Field Based Covers Wales, the Midlands, and all of South West England. Competitive Salary, Bonus, Company Car & Benefits Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’re the benchmark for excellence and have been recognised as a Superbrand since 2010. As well as exceptional customer service, technical innovation, and manufacturing expertise, we continue to be a leader in our field in corporate responsibility and sustainable business practice. Our Civils & Drainage (C&D) business unit plays a critical role in supporting the UK’s infrastructure, from water management to power, utilities, highways, and energy. We supply engineered precast solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and more resilient infrastructure networks. With growing demand across national water frameworks and the energy transition, the C&D team is strengthening its strategic capability to deepen technical engagement, expand market reach, and maximise cross-catalogue engineered solutions. What’s the Mission? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to position Marshalls C&D as the trusted precast solutions partner of choice for major frameworks and key projects across the utilities and infrastructure sector. Your mission will include: • Proactively identifying and converting high-value project and framework opportunities, particularly within the water and energy sectors, • Building strong strategic relationships with contractors, clients, and consulting engineers, • Driving early engagement opportunities for our Sales, Design, and Engineering teams, • Developing a robust project pipeline that delivers profitable growth and increased market share, • Shaping long-term growth opportunities aligned with Marshalls’ investment and expansion strategy This is a collaborative and strategically influential role, working closely with colleagues across Sales, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Operations to deliver tailored, engineered precast solutions. Mission-Critical Skills & Experience • A solid track record in senior technical sales or business development serving the civils and infrastructure market, with the ability to understand and communicate design-led solutions, • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse market trends and develop compelling value propositions, • Strong problem-solving skills and confident commercial decision-making, • Awareness of market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer need, • Demonstrated success in sales, business development, and account management, • Excellent negotiation abilities with a proven track record of closing deals, • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, internally and externally, • In-depth understanding of the construction and infrastructure landscape, including regulations, standards, and best practice is highly desirable What’s in It for You? This is a high-impact commercial role where you’ll directly influence Marshalls’ market position within critical UK infrastructure sectors. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineered precast solutions that make a real difference in major utilities and energy projects. Benefits _ • Guaranteed Christmas holidays, • Development opportunities, • 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays), • Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!, • Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment, • 5% employer matched pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products, • Retailer discounts, • Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind, • Share purchase scheme, • Life assurance More about Marshalls Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions. Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates. Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: _ Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself! If you’re commercially driven, technically confident, and passionate about the future of UK infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. This patch covers Wales, the Midlands, and the South West, including the regions served by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Severn Trent, South Staffs/Cambridge Water, Wessex Water, and South West Water. It extends from the Welsh coast and the West Midlands across to the East Midlands, and down through Bristol, Somerset, and Devon into Cornwall. Apply now and help shape the next era of Civils & Drainage excellence. #INDHP

Senior Account Manager - SaaS / Automotive Aftermarket IT Location: Midlands / North (UK-based ideally along the M1 / M62 / M6 /M40 corridor Salary: OTE £70k. Basic salary circa £50k + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 days holiday Who We Are: We are a market leader in developing trading, financial, and business process software for specialist sectors including Distribution, Automotive Aftermarket, Merchant, Retail, and Manufacturing. Our solutions cater to single or multi-branch operations and organisations with 'point-of-sale' premises and warehouse operations. What You Will Be Doing: As a Senior Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our UK Automotive Aftermarket Sales Team. Your primary responsibilities will involve the strategic management of top-tier Automotive Aftermarket Accounts across the UK, fostering strong, trustworthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level. Are You Well-Connected? We seek an established Senior Account Manager / Business Development Manager with the influence and gravitas to engage with senior figures within the Automotive sector. An understanding of the market, manufacturing, and distribution processes will be an advantage to unlocking future opportunities within your account portfolio. Do You Need to Be an IT Expert? No, your expertise lies in managing high-value accounts. However, having technical savviness will place you in a great position. Experience with SaaS solutions, IT, data management, cataloguing, combined with selling aftermarket / automotive IT service solutions will be highly beneficial. Strong commercial awareness and a proven track record are essential. Why Join Our Team? We are a leading tech organisation, and promote a balanced work environment through our flexible hybrid work policy, combining the best of both worlds in terms of office team support, field based activities and home working balance: collaboration and remote work convenience is key to maximising output and productivity, whilst also keeping a good solid home life foundation. Come join us! Interested? Let's Connect! If you want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV to our retained recruiter Glen Shepherd at We will organise an online confidential informative session with the employer. Don't delay - we are hiring NOW! JOB REF: 4259RC

About Portless At the intersection of technology and logistics, we're redefining global delivery for e-commerce. Portless is a dynamic 3PL provider revolutionizing direct-to-consumer fulfillment by shipping products directly from manufacturers in China to customers worldwide. With over 2.5 million cross-border packages shipped, 99.8% pick-and-pack accuracy, and 98% on-time delivery, we empower e-commerce brands to optimize operations and achieve 10x growth. Role Description As a Product Manager for Merchant Operations at Portless, you will own the end-to-end merchant experience from onboarding to ongoing operations management. Working hands-on with merchants, operations teams, and engineering, you'll design and optimize the tools and workflows that enable our customers to seamlessly manage orders, inventory, inbounds, and financing through our platform. This role requires a deep understanding of e-commerce operations and the ability to translate complex merchant needs into elegant product solutions. What You'll Do • Own Merchant Order Management: Design and optimize order routing algorithms, order processing workflows, and exception handling systems that maintain our 99.8% accuracy across millions of packages, • Drive Inventory Optimization: Build intelligent inventory management tools including demand forecasting, reorder point optimization, and multi-location inventory allocation across our China-based fulfillment network, • Streamline Inbound Operations: Create seamless inbound workflows from purchase order creation to inventory receipt, including quality control processes and inventory reconciliation, • Enhance Order Routing Intelligence: Develop smart routing algorithms that optimize fulfillment location selection based on inventory availability, shipping costs, and delivery speed requirements, • Build Purchase Order Management: Design comprehensive PO management tools covering supplier communication, production tracking, shipping coordination, and customs clearance workflows, • Innovate Financing Solutions: Partner with finance teams to create merchant financing products including inventory financing, cash flow optimization, and payment terms management, • Optimize Merchant Onboarding: Build self-service onboarding tools and workflows that enable merchants to quickly integrate their operations with our fulfillment platform, • Create Operational Dashboards: Develop merchant-facing analytics and reporting tools that provide visibility into inventory levels, order performance, and operational metrics What You'll Bring • E-commerce Operations Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience in e-commerce operations, inventory management, or merchant-facing product roles, • Order Management Experience: Deep understanding of order lifecycle management, routing algorithms, and exception handling in high-volume environments, • Inventory & Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience with inventory planning, demand forecasting, purchase order management, and inbound logistics workflows, • Merchant-Centric Mindset: Proven ability to understand complex merchant needs and translate them into intuitive product experiences, • Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using operational data, merchant feedback, and performance metrics to drive product improvements, • Strategic-Boldness: Ability to think outside the box and drive innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-growing environment, • Extreme Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take full accountability for results while working as part of a kind-and-caring team Nice to Have • China Sourcing Experience: Familiarity with China-based manufacturing, supplier management, and cross-border purchase order workflows, • 3PL/Fulfillment Background: Previous experience working with third-party logistics providers or fulfillment operations, • Financial Product Experience: Background in developing financing solutions, payment products, or cash flow management tools, • ERP/Inventory Systems: Experience with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, or China-based systems like Mabang, • Marketplace Operations: Knowledge of Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and other marketplace operational requirements, • Supply Chain Finance: Understanding of trade finance, letters of credit, and international payment systems, • **Previous startup or high-growth company experience in e-commerce or logistics technology Join our team of bold thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers dedicated to creating seamless fulfillment solutions that help merchants scale globally while optimizing cash flow and growth.

Internal Sales Manager Baldock £36,000 - £38,000 + bonus (£50,000 OTE) Hybrid (1-2 days home based) SF Recruitment are recruiting for an Internal Sales Manager to work for our established manufacturing client based in Baldock. Job purpose This is a key role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. Work in small, fast-paced team environment to identify and acquire new business from international markets, selling existing and new products into new markets and industries where we do not currently operate to meet the budgeted sales revenue and profit targets agreed with the Global Sales Director. Primary Duties and responsibilities With responsibility for selling the full range of products primary duties and responsibilities include: • Research and identify new potential customers in target markets identified by the business that could utilise our products., • Using online searches, identifying key players, and generating interest., • Meet potential new customers, understand their process, manufacturing, sales channels, and end users, • Arrange the supply of samples where necessary, • Understanding potential customer needs and requirements, offering multiple products, if possible, to maximize the opportunities, • Attend trade shows/exhibitions to gain segment knowledge and new avenues, • Enter quotations into our Sage 200 system, • Follow up on enquiries driven from research or inbound, • Sourcing new sales opportunities through outbound and inbound lead generation activities, including cold calling and emails., • Following-up on outbound cold calls, sales leads, and emails, • Work with Logistics and Operations to understand Incoterms offered by region maximizing profit potential., • Prepare accurate, effective sales prices/quotations, sales orders, before handing over to the sales order processor once PO has been received and checked carefully against quote/s issued, • Update and maintain all sales activities undertaken within CRM systems, Excel spreadsheets, databases, call logs, enquiries & quotations, • Effective and transparent communication to relevant Management, and other relevant staff, • Recognize the key decision makers in each customer relationship, • Understand the competition over time to recognize key strengths and weaknesses, • Gain relationships with relevant machine manufacturers to promote products to OEMs to gain top line growth, gather market information and share with the wider team., • Understand market requirements, technology progression and future requirements, • Report weekly & monthly on all activity from yourself and your customers, sales progression and the sales pipeline built., • Understand budget targets and meet/exceed, • Travel where necessary to deliver the required result Additional Duties and responsibilities Where requested by the Company, the role may require international travel to meet clients or attend domestic and international Trade Shows • Previous experience within manufacturing, • Other languages in addition to English would be advantageous, • Strong listening and presentation skills, • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively, • You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales., • Ability to remain calm under pressure., • Ability to deal with people in a friendly and professional manner, • Positively influence and persuade key decision makers., • Well-presented and personable., • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially questioning and listening., • Ability to interact with clients on a technical level., • Flexible and adaptable - able to cope with changing requirements and situations., • Able to travel domestically and internationally at short notice if required., • Able to follow processes and procedures reliably., • Has the ability to suggest / make improvements to processes and procedures., • Willing to learn / develop their skills.

Business Development Manager — Post-Consumer Recyclable Plastics Be part of something special. Join Vanden. Vanden is a global plastics recycling business with operations across Europe, Asia, and the USA. Since 2005, we’ve built a strong international trading network and long-term partnerships with collectors, processors, and manufacturers — helping turn plastic waste into valuable, high-quality commodities. We’re now looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop strategic partnerships across the post-consumer plastics supply chain and secure long-term commercial agreements with major industry players. About the Role In this role, you will build strong relationships with collectors, sorters (MRFs & PRFs), and re-processors handling post-consumer plastics, developing recurring revenue streams through secure supply and purchase agreements. You’ll identify opportunities, shape commercial strategies, and work collaboratively with global teams to integrate Vanden’s service and value proposition into key customer operations. Success in this role requires a disciplined approach to relationship management, excellent negotiation capability, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and stakeholder relationships simultaneously in a fast-moving environment. This role is suited to an experienced commercial or business development professional with a proven track record of closing long-term deals with large clients. What You’ll Do Business Development & Partnerships • Identify, develop, and execute long-term purchase and sales agreements for post-consumer plastics, • Build strategic relationships with large key clients and industry partners, • Conduct research, outreach, networking, and market engagement across industry channels, • Enhance existing supplier and customer relationships to increase volumes and margins, • Carry out site visits to assess material suitability and quality requirements, • Actively manage commercial and operational risk in collaboration with internal teams Commercial Delivery & Market Engagement • Use effective negotiation strategies to overcome objections and secure deals, • Stay up-to-date on market activity, competitor movements, and pricing trends, • Share customer feedback and market insights with internal stakeholders, • Contribute to process improvements that strengthen sales operations Reporting & CRM • Maintain accurate CRM records of all customer and supplier activity, • Produce regular market and activity reports for leadership, • Support development of standard operating procedures to improve workflow What We’re Looking For Experience & Background • Significant experience in Sales or Business Development, ideally in:, • post-consumer plastics, recycling, waste management, or commodities trading, • or selling into large industrial or manufacturing organisations, • Proven success developing major accounts and securing long-term agreements, • Strong experience managing complex negotiations, • Track record in both new business and account development, • Experience using CRM systems and managing structured sales pipelines, • Self-driven, commercially minded, and results-focused Skills & Capabilities • Able to build rapport at senior stakeholder levels, • Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, • Highly organised with strong time-management discipline, • Able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, • Comfortable working collaboratively across global teams, • Confident presenting and communicating in writing and in person, • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Raw Materials Manager Peterborough Permanent | Mon-Fri £35,000 - £40,000 We are partnering with a leading food manufacturing business seeking an ambitious Raw Material Manager to take ownership of supplier assurance, raw material compliance, and supply chain integrity. This is a strategic role where you'll work at the heart of quality, sustainability, and food safety, ensuring every ingredient entering the business meets the highest standards of quality, legality, and ethical sourcing. What You'll Be Doing: Lead the supplier assurance programme, managing supplier approval, onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance improvement across a global supply base Drive raw material risk management through supplier audits, vulnerability assessments, food fraud prevention, VACCP programmes, and robust change control processes Own raw material specifications, ensuring all ingredient data, allergen controls, nutritional information, origin claims, and compliance requirements remain accurate and audit-ready Investigate supplier non-conformances, quality incidents, and complaints, leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions Partner with Procurement, Technical, Operations, NPD, and Commercial teams to support product innovation, supplier selection, and customer requirements Champion ethical sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and governance frameworks, ensuring suppli...

Manufacturing Manager - Critical Power Are you an experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong Lean manufacturing background within an engineering or industrial environment? Our client is a leader in advanced critical power systems and is seeking a Manufacturing Manager - Critical Power to drive Lean initiatives, improve operational performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site. Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager - Critical Power role in Peterborough, Lincolnshire are: • Lead site-wide Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations., • Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, lead times, and waste reduction using Lean methodologies., • Implement and develop Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis techniques., • Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to identify and deliver operational improvements., • Coach and support teams in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement best practice., • Monitor operational KPIs to measure the success of Lean initiatives and identify further improvement opportunities., • Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding operational performance and continuous improvement activities. Key requirements for the Manufacturing Manager - Critical Power role in Peteboro...

Purchasing & Inventory Manager Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm The Opportunity Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to take ownership of procurement planning, supplier management, inventory control, and forecasting activities across the operation. This is a business-critical role and the most urgent vacancy within the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining efficient inventory levels and minimising excess stock. Industry-specific experience is not essential. We are keen to speak with candidates from a range of manufacturing sectors who can demonstrate strong experience in supply chain management, strategic procurement, inventory planning, and forecasting. For the right individual, there is flexibility on salary, with a package of up to £55,000 available for candidates who can demonstrate the required knowledge and experience. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring raw materials, packaging, and production components are available when needed to support manufacturing operations. A key fo...

An exciting opportunity for a CI Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming sourcing, cost modelling and end‑to‑end operational efficiency across a food retail supply chain. This role offers exceptional exposure, from supporting supply strategy and financial modelling to working directly with manufacturing partners to unlock significant operational improvements. Client Details You'll join a forward‑thinking organisation that combines retail, technology, operations and supply capability at scale. The culture supports development, flexible working and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across global teams-while shaping better outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities. Description Supply Chain & Cost Base Improvement Deliver end‑to‑end benefit through cost‑base programmes across raw materials, inbound logistics, processing and distribution. Provide independent oversight on supplier cost models, identifying financial impacts and P&L drivers. Support and challenge product partners to unlock major site‑level performance and financial improvements. Cross‑Functional Influence Act as an active member across the wider group, sharing best practice and aligning on performance improvement initiatives. Prepare periodic briefings for categories and senior leadership. Participate in deep‑dive projects designed to drive large‑scale efficiencies...

Site Manager - Industrial Construction Project Thurrock Immediate Start Available £(Apply online only) a day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading specialist contractor delivering works on a major industrial and logistics development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of work across large-scale industrial projects. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day site operations and site teams Overseeing specialist construction packages from inception through to completion Planning and coordinating concrete pours and associated activities Managing subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks, and health & safety audits Liaising with the main contractor, consultants, and project stakeholders Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to senior management Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager on industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution centre projects Strong background managing concrete works, including large-scale concrete pours Good understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics SMSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders What's o...

Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant Location: Eye, Suffolk. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Our client has a fantastic opportunity to join their successful and fast-moving food manufacturer as a Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant, playing a key role in keeping production running seamlessly. As part of their production planning team, in this role you'll support the smooth coordination of manufacturing across Dry Bulk and Wet Bulk operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced planning role where you'll gain exposure to the full manufacturing process from raw materials through to finished products. What You'll Be Doing: Production Planning: Maintain production schedules for the Dry Bulk, Wet Bulk, and food production areas to service customer requirements within the agreed daily machine and labour capacities. Communicate expected customer service delays with the sales order processing team to ensure effective customer communication. Liaise with the Purchasing Manager to ensure alignment of material availability and supply to service production requirements. Liaise with Production Manager(s) to ensure operational capabilities are aligned to deliver scheduled production requirements. Utilise data available from the incumbent ERP system and other sources to ensure production plan alignment with operational and business standards. Create and maintain Works Orders ...

Crew Leader Peterborough This is a great opportunity to join our team and continue the great work in bringing to life our condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Setting the direction of shift team and ensure overall performance of the department to meet objectives for safety, quality, process reliability, productivity, food safety, hygiene, and customer service. • Participating in and/or leads cross-functional improvement teams and other HPO (High Performance Organization) activities. • Ensuring product and service meets all compliance and food safety regulations and complete all follow up activities. • Maintaining inventory control and traceability and work with Stock Controllers to investigate, execute, and communicate root cause failure analysis, including recommending and implementing resolutions. • Managing the DC yard, Palletizer area, IBC management and including management of SILO area, waste management and Security. • Providing daily team management for DC priorities, team support, administration, and operational report reviews to maintain shift performance and material flows across the factory. • Participating in the interview process, on-boarding and early development of team members. • Performing Technician job duties as needed. • Acting as stand-in Warehouse Manager as needed. CANDIDATE PROFILE • Relevant Warehouse operations experience, ideally to include proven experience in automated solutions and food operations. • Relevant Leadership experience: ability to provide daily direction / coaching. • Experience of working with Logistics 3PL providers. • Office 365 & SAP or other enterprise resource planning tool; mechanical aptitude; presentation skills. • Strong coordination ability. • Ability to provide daily direction and coaching/conflict resolution. • Able to build and maintain contacts across the Plant. • Ability to teach/coach direct team in operational area / key interface with other areas/teams within the Plant and contributes to the Plant results. • Equal understanding on manufacturing and warehouse operations environments. • Strong understanding of PDCA methodology and able to facilitate and/or participate in problem-solving discussions with team or cross-functional team. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies

Operations & Engineering Manager - Cement Manufacturing (Future Plant Leader) Transformational leadership opportunity for a UK or European national currently based overseas, seeking a return/relocation to the UK to lead a major plant within a global group. The successful candidate will join the site

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Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager. As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl youll help us maintain our high standards day after day. A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operat

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My client are currently looking to recruit a Shift Engineering Manager to join their site in North Lanarkshire. Collaborate with production managers to ensure alignment between engineering capabilities and production needs.

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