Novus Recruitment

Production Planner 35k Looking for your next planning role? In this fast-paced environment, you'll need to be agile and accurate with data, experienced in manufacturing settings, and confident in communicating and updating the plan versus factory status constantly. A background in FMCG or food industry manufacturing is essential. There is free on-site parking and a fully subsidised canteen available during lunch breaks. The Production Planner will be responsible for: Creating the production plan to maximise efficiency and labour productivity Continuously updating factory status against the production plan Managing stock levels and maintaining consistently accurate inventory data Processing all customer orders and adjusting forecasts when necessary Scheduling around hygiene and engineering works Monitoring trends and customer order patterns Acting as the main point of contact across departments Ensuring all data is regularly updated and backed up What you'll need to apply: Previous experience in planning in the food, FMCG, food, or automotive industry (1st or 2nd tier) A strong ability to work with and interpret data. Experience with planning software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A good understanding of manufacturing processes and operating to deadlines. Accurate - high degree of attention to detail. For more information on this role, please contact Rhian at the Novus team. Interviews will be scheduled immediately.

Shopper Marketing Executive 30- 35k Loughborough Are you looking to start your career in marketing in a varied role in an FMCG environment? This opportunity will be ideal for someone who is drawn to understand the commercial and marketing activities behind the scenes. Being part of the team pulling together those plans drawing on a mixture current market data, historical information from previous campaign results and applying that to future initiatives to drive an uplift in promotions and increase market share. You will have a natural interest in understanding everything there is to know in the product category, product positioning in the marketplace and how the commercials are working and thrive off variety and multiple points of contact in a busy, fast paced environment. What a great team to join! The business has seen successful growth in customer and products over the last 10+ years and is adding to its Commercial and Marketing team with this new exciting role. Great One Team Focus Flexible approach, hybrid working Career development opportunities in Commercial and Marketing More about the role: Support the UK shopper marketing budget in line with campaign plans working closely with the commercial and marketing teams across all product ranges. Support the customers for the optimum sell-in process. Oversee all activities from the initial briefing stage through to the creation of engaging and innovative shopper marketing plans. Every day will be full of variety and communication with all functions at every level. What experience do you need for this role? Experience working in a marketing or commercial function. Able to interpret the data from multiple sources and process the output effectively Strong communication skills both written and verbal and confident to build relationships at all levels in the business. Able to prioritise multiple work streams and activities. Enthusiastic with a thirst to develop your commercial or marketing career. For more information on this role, please contact Rhian in the Novus Team without delay.

SHE Advisor 45k plus unique package! This HSE Advisor opportunity is a great next step up as it's a standalone role and you would be the owner of the Health and Safety agenda on site, so if you are looking to progress your career in this discipline this could be the logical next step . The balance of an experienced senior team for guidance but the autonomy to make this your own is attractive. The Health and Safety agenda is critical to the site operations and needs an upbeat, engaging individual who is comfortable working at all levels and can engage and be out and about, involved with the daily activities in the factory. The Business A manufacturer with multiple long-standing and diverse customer base. Excellent mix across own label and branded products. Well invested plant. Inclusive and engaged culture. The Role Be 'visible' in and around the factory and all areas of the business - the recognised subject matter expert. Promote a positive H&S culture across the site, supporting teams and ensuring active involvement in H&S activities with all functions. Work across all key stakeholders to ensure consistency of message and culture. Always ensure full legal compliance for SHE. Completing risk assessments, working closely with key stakeholders and site inspections and audits. Working closely with the Senior Management Team - very collaborative approach and style on the site. Identifying the root cause on any health and safety issues. Maintain and update accident and incident management procedures. Conduct drills and execute emergency response plans. In terms of background for this role, you will need experience in in manufacturing ideally food or FMCG: SHE background in the above industry sectors Confident communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive and involved style, always looking for improvements and engaging others. Ability to work autonomously. Strong knowledge of compliance to legislation. Accurate and attentive to detail. We have mentioned it above, but this is a business with a difference, we have been on site and the positive environment is tangible and that goes a long way in any SHE role. There is support for future development through training and further discipline specific qualifications. For more information on this and other SHE roles Novus are working on please get in contact without delay.

Commercial Manager - FMCG Food Sector Salary 50k - 60k plus benefits An ideal role for that next step in your commercial career. We love working with this client - they dynamic and ambitious - there is a real buzz about their progress and growth plans and a tangible positive atmosphere in the business. This commercial opportunity will be ideal for those with a food or FMCG background with experience in major retail and discount customers. Why Join This Business? As mentioned above, they are ambitious and their enthusiasm is infectious. Forward-thinking and progressive, they have a track record of success delivering ongoing growth in its categories. Innovation and quality are at the heart of the business. Future-focused, with planned investments to enhance capabilities and drive further growth. Your Role: As a Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of retailer accounts, working to develop and grow these relationships. You'll be the primary contact, driving retailer agendas, managing all aspects of commercial activity, and collaborating across functions such as NPD, technical, and supply chain. With support from experienced members of the team working on JBP's, managing promotions ensuring the customer strategically aligns with the broader business objectives. This role is all about identifying new opportunities, looking with fresh eyes at the sector and revisiting existing customers to develop those relationships in new ways. The ideal background would include: Experience as a Commercial Executive or Junior NAM, with direct retailer interaction. A solid understanding of the manufacture for retail relationship. Measurable commercial achievements with new and existing customers. FMCG or food manufacturing background preferred. Financially astute, skilled negotiator, and strong communicator. Ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to make your mark in this thriving business. Why This Role Stands Out: If you are ambitious, wanting to develop your career with a team who are supportive, inclusive and ethical this is an opportunity to join a great team next year. We're keen to move on this role so get in touch with Novus today to explore this and other commercial roles we are working on.

Senior Commercial Manager £80-90k DoE plus package Highly competitive salary and package Flexible approach to work/life balance Working closely with the Customer Director on a high value customer for this major FMCG organisation More on the role Progressive organisation, able to offer succession planning through corporate structure click apply for full job details

Commercial Executive Food/FMCG Hybrid role - 3 days on site / 2 WFH Burnley £34k About the business: An on-trend food business supplying the food service markets. A company that prides itself on their product quality, diverse customer base and outstanding customer service, their reputation is everything click apply for full job details

Chief Engineer £90k 100k plus bonus package Relocation package available A senior engineering role for those at that level looking for a new challenge and possibly relocation to the South Coast.As the Chief engineer you would develop the structures and redefine/review the engineering agenda click apply for full job details

Technical Manager £60- £65k Location Tiverton The business is a successful food manufacturer that is investing in its infrastructure and processes. They have built a strong team and are now looking for a Technical Manager to develop the Quality and Technical Services teams click apply for full job details