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Alchem Partners are excited to be engaged as the search partner to a global manufacturing business, who support a number of industries all over the world. An innovative business, taking pride in their technical dedication and customer focus with sites globally. Our client seeks to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for supervising all activities of the department including overseeing team performance, expediting the receiving and shipping of goods, and ensuring efficient, effective and organised storage and stock inventory. The warehouse manager must be a detail-oriented multi-tasking proven leader who is able to streamline and continually drive continuous improvement activities to help drive health and safety standards, department performance and overall profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities • Proactively implement, promote, communicate and police health and safety standards and targets. Target of zero accidents / hazards or near misses per month., • Fully manage the warehouse and chemicals team including playing an active role in recruitment, performance management and employee development., • Improve the general skillset of warehouse and chemicals team members and bridge skills gaps as identified., • Identify weekly and monthly warehouse and chemicals throughput by liaising with production planners and heads of departments., • Supervise daily activities of the warehouse and chemicals, including use of A3 methodology to permanently close out customer complaints, inventory control systems, internal system performance, space management, logistics, floor productivity, and shipping. Customer complaints target to reduce to zero., • Schedule and oversee the warehouse and chemicals team to meet the demands of the business and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise department costs i.e., absence / overtime / cost of complaints / double handling., • Identify, cost, plan and implement department improvement projects referring to Pareto principles., • Manage the inspection of equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed., • Meet regularly with warehouse and chemicals team to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention., • Oversee and manage logistics utilised to transport products to customers, communicating with air freight companies and drivers to ensure the efficient delivery of goods. Required experience: Skills & Qualifications - Essential • Proven experience in a warehouse lead role within a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience of implementing change / managing improvement projects to maximise the utilisation and workflow for a growing business, • Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy, • Proficient management / use of warehouse inventory systems, • Proficient and proven implementation of warehouse storage systems, • Time management, • Strong commercial awareness, • Ability to work with all levels of company staff, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Numeracy skills and an understanding of finance for stock management, • Proven Health & Safety skills, • FLT Licence Skills & Qualifications – Desirable • Experience using SAP / SAP Hana or an equivalent ERP system, • IOSH Trained, • ILM Trained, • First Aid at Work, • Lean / Six Sigma In return our client is offering a salary of c£45,000 - £50,000pa, 32 days holiday, benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Blackburn Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off shifts rotating days and nights (6-6) Salary: Circa £53’000 A specialist manufacturer providing solutions for civil and construction projects, with a focus on performance, reliability and long term value is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing production and maintenance activity across the UK industrial plant. This is a hands on role within a close knit engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern and contributing to both reactive and planned maintenance. The site operates a range of bespoke machinery, with a strong emphasis on extrusion and heavy process equipment. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role: You will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with production needs and statutory requirements. The work is varied and practical, involving fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance across a range of systems. • Responding to breakdowns across mechanical and electrical systems., • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks., • Supporting installation work and site improvement projects., • Lean Six Sigma operation., • Recording all work carried out, including parts used and job notes, via the SAP maintenance system, • Communicating clearly with colleagues across shifts to ensure continuity of work, • Contributing to the wider upkeep of the site, including shared systems such as cooling towers., • The role sits within a two engineer shift structure, on a continuous process, with shared responsibility for keeping the plant running effectively. The maintenance approach is increasingly focused on preventative activity. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer experience: • Working experience of extrusion lines and polymer handling systems, large motors, pumps and gearboxes, rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics., • Temperature control systems and associated instrumentation, • Solid understanding of how materials are handled, dosed and fed through production., • This role would suit a multi-skilled engineer with a solid industrial background who is comfortable working across a variety of machinery and can take a practical, methodical approach to fault finding., • Electrical competence, particularly around: Safe isolation, motors and drives., • Experience within the plastics industry, or working with extrusion processes, would be particularly useful., • Experience with control systems such as Siemens is useful, but this is not a controls led role. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer approach: • Proactive with a positive can do attitude., • Passionate to be supportive cross functionally., • Clear and consistent in communication., • Interested in developing skills and contributing to continual improvements on site. If this aligns with your experience and approach, I would welcome a conversation. Let us DISCOVER your talent..

Quality Manager – Engineering / Manufacturing Competitive Salary + Pension Burnley, Lancashire Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:15 (Friday early finish) Take Ownership. Drive Standards. Make an Impact. This is not a “maintain the system” role. This is a hands-on Quality Manager position where you will take full ownership of the Quality Management System, drive improvements, and influence how quality is embedded across the entire business. You’ll be working within a well-established, profitable engineering manufacturer, supplying into regulated industries — where quality genuinely matters. The Role: You’ll lead and develop the company’s quality function, ensuring compliance, improving processes and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: * Managing and improving the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System * Leading non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis * Driving continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma mindset) * Managing supplier quality and audits * Overseeing incoming, in-process and final inspection * Investigating customer complaints and implementing solutions * Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT) of machinery * Delivering quality training and influencing site-wide standards * This is a role where you’ll be visible, influential and expected to challenge the status quo. ...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar business unit in Fareham. The Team Leader for Electrical Assembly will be responsible for leading a team of production operators to deliver high‑quality electrical components and systems for defence applications. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role combines leadership, production oversight, and personnel management to ensure output is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This is a hands-on role where the team leader is expected to contribute to the department's actual output, as well as lead the team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering critical electrical components for defence applications. The Team Leader is expected to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency and may be assigned additional duties by the Production Manager. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Team Management * Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators. * Foster a culture of accountability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. * Set clear performance expectations and provide regular performance feedback. * Promote a positive, collaborative working environment. * Conduct Individual Performance Meetings (IPMs). Production Control * Manage day‑to‑day operations of the production line. * Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards. * Monitor workflow, address bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions. * Work closely with planning and logistics to optimise production flow. Quality Assurance * Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. * Implement and document quality control measures and process improvements. * Collaborate with the Quality Manager to resolve issues and drive corrective actions. Safety and Compliance * Maintain and enforce a safe working environment. * Ensure compliance with industry regulations and defence-sector requirements. * Investigate safety incidents and near‑misses and implement preventive measures. Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost or waste reduction. * Lead or support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. * Work with engineering and production teams to implement process improvements. * Monitor KPIs and take corrective action when required. Reporting and Documentation * Maintain accurate production, quality, and personnel records. * Produce and analyse reports to assess team and process performance. Qualifications and skills: * Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in electrical assembly. * 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience. * Strong understanding of production control, quality assurance, and safety protocols. * Effective team management and interpersonal skills. * Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards. * Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. * Proficiency with manufacturing systems and tools. * Commitment to continuous improvement and safety. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Process (Logistics) Pitstone The Senior Manufacturing Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or process, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams You'll specialise in the design, development and implementation of logistics, packaging, preservation and material handling solution to optimise quality and delivery of the production facility. As part of a global group and the heart of Safran's Power Division, Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. We recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are developing advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new Vertical Take-off and landing aircraft, light jets that will revolutionise the way we fly. The role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes- ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulatory and industrial standards. Key responsibilities: • Senior technical authority for all logistics, packaging, handling and preservation processes. - Lead, design and approve product and process documentation, specifications and engineered equipment designs. - Own site-wide strategy for material flow, line-side presentation, storage, handling equipment, and product preservation. - Oversee lifecycle of all handling equipment, lifting aids and engineered logistics solutions. - Champion problem-solving maturity across the site, coaching teams in 8D, 5-Why and RCA methods. - Senior approver for lifting aid design changes, packaging specifications, equipment modifications and flow alterations. - Represent the site as SME for packing & handling during audits and customer visits. - Define continuous improvement strategy for logistics, packaging, handling and factory-equipment systems. What You'll Bring:, • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering field - Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry - Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools - Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies - Ability to interpret engineering drawings - Experience deploying APQP standards and tools - Experience mentoring or developing engineers 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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. 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. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lean Six Sigma- Change Consultant (M&A / HR Shared Services). Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Analyst. Utilise Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to analyse and optimise business processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement sustainable improvements to support M&A integration and operational transit

A Life Sciences Solutions company in the United Kingdom seeks a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead impactful process improvement projects. Candidates should have a strong background in Lean Six Sigma, proven experience in process optimization, and excellent communication skills.

A global engineering firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across machining, welding, and assembly operations.The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and hands-on Lean experience.Responsibilities include driving cost reductions a

Candidates should have at least 5 years of automotive industry experience and familiarity with quality practices like PPAP and Six Sigma.

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a PI Manager Consultant to drive performance improvement initiatives.This role demands 7+ years of consulting experience, expertise in cost reduction and Lean methodologies.You will shape strategies, lead engagements, and manage senior stakeholders.Enjoy a compet

This is a great opportunity to drive measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, while helping to embed a strong continuous improvement culture across the site.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience with methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.

A pioneering technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering to join their manufacturing team.The ideal applicant should have experience in a technical manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of tooling an

A leading life sciences company in England is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead high-impact process improvement projects. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, with strong experience in process optimization.

Essential qualifications include a Lean Six Sigma black belt and exemplary communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in a manufacturing environment, proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma practices, and strong communication skills.

This role involves overseeing production managers and implementing Lean/Six Sigma processes to drive continuous improvements. Applicants should have senior managerial experience in managing teams, strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, and excellent communication skills.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt page is loaded## Lean Six Sigma Black Beltlocations: Chorley, GBR: Remote - United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100335Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lean Six Sigma Bl

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and drive impactful improvements using Lean Six Sigma methods.

You will leverage Six Sigma methodologies and statistical tools to identify production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and facilitate cross-functional continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other structured problem-solving methodologies. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt certification preferred. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lean Six Sigma Bl

You will work alongside the Senior Quality Engineering Lead, focusing on enhancing quality processes and implementing Lean Six Sigma methods. The ideal candidate holds a Lean Six Sigma certification and has strong analytical and facilitation skills.

The successful candidate will have significant senior managerial experience in the print, packaging, or paper sectors, combined with a strong understanding of Lean/Six Sigma processes.

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.You

Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendan’s, Isle of Barra.Distant Islands Allowance per hour).You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independ

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF.This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only.The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role.Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 39-week sessional post i.Monday - Friday, working 7 hours per day.East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resilient and committed individual fo

Product Testers are wanted to work from home in the UK to fulfill upcoming contracts with local and international companies.We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of between £18 / hr.There is no payment required in order to apply or to work as an In-Home Usage Tester.You don't ha

Here at Young Crisis Hub, we support young people with complex mental health needs, trauma histories, and neurodevelopmental conditions who require high levels of structure, safety and specialist support.We are looking for highly competent Support Workers with experience working in secure or high-ri

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people? Do you have a caring nature and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? If so, we would welcome y

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people? Do you have a caring nature and enjoy working as part of a supportive team? If so, we would welcome y

Company descriptionJob Title: Customer Service Advisor - Emergency Breakdown - Core ShiftLocation: OldburySalary: £25,700 plus bonus potential up to £2k p/y post probationContract: Full time – permanentHours: 40 hours per week.Shift Pattern: Rotating shift pattern covering 365 days of the year s

Mental Health Support Worker Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need.As a temporary Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be providing high

Support Worker - Phoenix House, Lowestoft.Various shifts between 8am - 9pm.Join our team delivering supported housing for young people in Lowestoft.You'll support those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them build the confidence and skills needed to sustain their own accommodation

We're seeking resourceful and energetic Relief Support Workers to join our team in Clitheroe, where you'll support individuals with learning disabilities.If you're a positive and warm-hearted person, you can make a significant impact on the lives of four service users by enabling them to access oppo

Looking for a worthwhile job with the hours that work for you ?.Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and the occasional weekend, we normally plan the rotas one month in advance, but additional opportunities also come up due to unexpected staff absences.This is a varied role in which you will support people t

Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities.They are now looking to r

Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School Blackburn | Full-time, 5 days per week | Start ASAP £92.Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments wh

We are looking for a warm, caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly well established team in Blackburn.The service supports individuals with learning and mobility difficulties with personal care, medication administration, and community access.As a Support Worker you will be providi

Children's Services Qualified Residential Support Worker.From £32,668 - £36,354 (Based on an average of 10 sleep-ins per month).My client is a well-known, national Children's Residential Care Company.My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a

Family Support Practitioner (Social Work Qualified – Non-Statutory Role) Nottingham City Council Work Bases: Bulwell Family Hub Mary Potter Centre (Hyson Green)We are recruiting for multiple Social Work–qualified professionals to join the family support teams based across Nottingham C

Bank Support Worker – Children’s Crisis and Respite Service Location Barrowford Salary £12.Hours Bank casual work Days and nights available Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Contract As and when required Essential Requirements * Experience supporting chi