Technical Team Lader Salary 36k Shifts 6:30 - 3:30 or 3:30 to 09:30 Location Magna Park, Lutterworth This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a bright, forward-thinking company who is a multinational logistics, supply chain and manufacturing organisation in their busy and fast paced environment as a Technical Team Leader. The role is to lead, manage, coach, motivate and engage a team of people to coordinate activities to achieve a number of technical and business goals through effective process compliance management, continuous improvement, quality and a focus on self and team development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for providing weekly daily and monthly performance reports, develop and maintain visual management boards for the team Ensure health, safety, environment and housekeeping standards are delivered on an ongoing basis and actively promote individual responsibility for health and safety. Create daily / weekly production schedules including hourly resource planning in conjunction with Planning and resource Manager. Continually evaluate Tact times for production line cells and identify opportunities to improve Quality and throughput. Drive and Monitor value added activities to maximise recoverable product value. Ensure all direct activities have a relevant standard operating procedure which are compliant to current client provided work instructions (GSX and Agile) Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques Proactively use problem solving techniques to explore and promote any initiatives that support driving costs down, without affecting quality Promote flexibility through skills training and personal development to meet future and current team capability targets. Provide accurate and concise End of Day production line analysis / reporting directly to senior Monitor team absence and performance, taking action where necessary, ensuring weekly reviews and accurate reporting Create and maintain a positive team culture and spirit, encouraging involvement from all team members when sharing group, divisional and team information SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Essential: GCSE or equivalent level of education (including Maths and English) Previous experience of managing and leading a team in a fast paced or production environment. 3 years + Excellent Communication skills including effective listening Good IT skills, inc Microsoft Office, Google suite Proven logical thinker with skills in understanding, interpreting and proactively acting upon data Proven commitment to self-development and team development Proven experience of adapting to and leading programmes of change Understanding and implementing H&S standards Proven experience of delivering excellent customer service People management through HR processes and procedures Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Technical Team Lader Salary 36k Shifts 6:30 - 3:30 or 3:30 to 09:30 Location Magna Park, Lutterworth This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a bright, forward-thinking company who is a multinational logistics, supply chain and manufacturing organisation in their busy and fast paced environment as a Technical Team Leader. The role is to lead, manage, coach, motivate and engage a team of people to coordinate activities to achieve a number of technical and business goals through effective process compliance management, continuous improvement, quality and a focus on self and team development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for providing weekly daily and monthly performance reports, develop and maintain visual management boards for the team Ensure health, safety, environment and housekeeping standards are delivered on an ongoing basis and actively promote individual responsibility for health and safety. Create daily / weekly production schedules including hourly resource planning in conjunction with Planning and resource Manager. Continually evaluate Tact times for production line cells and identify opportunities to improve Quality and throughput. Drive and Monitor value added activities to maximise recoverable product value. Ensure all direct activities have a relevant standard operating procedure which are compliant to current client provided work instructions (GSX and Agile) Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques Proactively use problem solving techniques to explore and promote any initiatives that support driving costs down, without affecting quality Promote flexibility through skills training and personal development to meet future and current team capability targets. Provide accurate and concise End of Day production line analysis / reporting directly to senior Monitor team absence and performance, taking action where necessary, ensuring weekly reviews and accurate reporting Create and maintain a positive team culture and spirit, encouraging involvement from all team members when sharing group, divisional and team information SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Essential: GCSE or equivalent level of education (including Maths and English) Previous experience of managing and leading a team in a fast paced or production environment. 3 years + Excellent Communication skills including effective listening Good IT skills, inc Microsoft Office, Google suite Proven logical thinker with skills in understanding, interpreting and proactively acting upon data Proven commitment to self-development and team development Proven experience of adapting to and leading programmes of change Understanding and implementing H&S standards Proven experience of delivering excellent customer service People management through HR processes and procedures Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
Development Engineer Location: Hybrid/London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Our client is looking for a Developer in the Java/Microservices/AWS space to join a growing practice. What you'll be doing: You will be part of an agile team contributing to the build of digital products, developing new and enhancing existing software components. Your primary role is to develop clean code, adhering to SOLID principles that is well tested, performant and maintainable. They should adhere to the agreed development life cycle, frameworks and quality criteria and collaborate readily with other agile delivery team members to enable the right outcome for the customer. This includes, working with Quality Assurance to support test automation, DevOps engineers to support security, configurability and smooth code deployment, plus pairing with other team members/new colleagues to assist with knowledge transfer, on boarding and pair coding/code reviews. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for: * Delivery of high-quality development work results (structure, content, form) * Integrating the application Front End services (with a basic understanding of web Front End technologies) * Managing the exchange of data between different Back End services (owned by separate development teams) and Front End application and third party API integration * Development of all Server Side logic, working with BA and Quality Assurance to ensure business logic is implemented as required and fully testable * Introducing and owning technical user stories for integration and service optimisation * Documenting solutions through flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, clear code and via Confluence/knowledge base articles * Ensuring compliance with quality guidelines (Unit Tests, Code Quality, Test Driven Development) * Addressing non-functional requirements and operational/support-relevant topics during conception and implementation (eg logging, capacity/performance management, monitoring and distributed tracing/debugging) * End-to-end thinking during development - supporting and improving releases from test to integration and production environments * Proactive skill and artefact building with regards assessing and adopting new technologies * Presentation and demonstration of concepts and services via show-and-tell demos, tech-talks and taking part in direct user feedback and evaluation sessions * Providing and collaborating to produce development work estimates * Following agile software development life cycles, but maintaining foresight to reduce tech debt where possible and not at the cost of good documentation, test automation and non-functional considerations * Working under pressure and at pace when required to meet urgent client needs. What experience you'll bring: In order to be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in and a solid understanding of most of the following: * Delivering integration micro-service patterns using Java Spring Boot * Applying SOLID principles and creating clean code * Experience working with streaming data (eg Apache Kafka) and AWS native messaging/streaming features * API specification/design and documentation * Working with SQL and NoSQL data sources such as Postgres and Mongo Experience with DevOps tooling and application hosting services such as: * Jenkins, Drone, AWS CodeCommit/Pipeline/Deploy * Atlassian stack, Azure DevOps/Docker/Kubernetes/Function as a Service deployments * Broader AWS knowledge (eg S3, KMS, EKS) * Great attention to detail, organisational skills and a keen analytical mind * Experience with Front End JavaScript frameworks, such as React * Proven delivery success in large scale development projects (including, for example, enterprise integration patterns, high assurance/secure services, high throughput/availability non-functional demands) * Demonstrable collaborative team working and taking ownership of delivery commitments and addressing challenges Education and Experience * SC Cleared * Experienced in consulting and ability to cope with pressured environments. * Ideally Public Sector/Central Government experience * Proven experience as Microservices Developer * Ideally AWS or Kubernetes Application Developer Certified Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Development Engineer Location: Hybrid/London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Our client is looking for a Developer in the Java/Microservices/AWS space to join a growing practice. What you'll be doing: You will be part of an agile team contributing to the build of digital products, developing new and enhancing existing software components. Your primary role is to develop clean code, adhering to SOLID principles that is well tested, performant and maintainable. They should adhere to the agreed development life cycle, frameworks and quality criteria and collaborate readily with other agile delivery team members to enable the right outcome for the customer. This includes, working with Quality Assurance to support test automation, DevOps engineers to support security, configurability and smooth code deployment, plus pairing with other team members/new colleagues to assist with knowledge transfer, on boarding and pair coding/code reviews. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for: * Delivery of high-quality development work results (structure, content, form) * Integrating the application Front End services (with a basic understanding of web Front End technologies) * Managing the exchange of data between different Back End services (owned by separate development teams) and Front End application and third party API integration * Development of all Server Side logic, working with BA and Quality Assurance to ensure business logic is implemented as required and fully testable * Introducing and owning technical user stories for integration and service optimisation * Documenting solutions through flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, clear code and via Confluence/knowledge base articles * Ensuring compliance with quality guidelines (Unit Tests, Code Quality, Test Driven Development) * Addressing non-functional requirements and operational/support-relevant topics during conception and implementation (eg logging, capacity/performance management, monitoring and distributed tracing/debugging) * End-to-end thinking during development - supporting and improving releases from test to integration and production environments * Proactive skill and artefact building with regards assessing and adopting new technologies * Presentation and demonstration of concepts and services via show-and-tell demos, tech-talks and taking part in direct user feedback and evaluation sessions * Providing and collaborating to produce development work estimates * Following agile software development life cycles, but maintaining foresight to reduce tech debt where possible and not at the cost of good documentation, test automation and non-functional considerations * Working under pressure and at pace when required to meet urgent client needs. What experience you'll bring: In order to be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in and a solid understanding of most of the following: * Delivering integration micro-service patterns using Java Spring Boot * Applying SOLID principles and creating clean code * Experience working with streaming data (eg Apache Kafka) and AWS native messaging/streaming features * API specification/design and documentation * Working with SQL and NoSQL data sources such as Postgres and Mongo Experience with DevOps tooling and application hosting services such as: * Jenkins, Drone, AWS CodeCommit/Pipeline/Deploy * Atlassian stack, Azure DevOps/Docker/Kubernetes/Function as a Service deployments * Broader AWS knowledge (eg S3, KMS, EKS) * Great attention to detail, organisational skills and a keen analytical mind * Experience with Front End JavaScript frameworks, such as React * Proven delivery success in large scale development projects (including, for example, enterprise integration patterns, high assurance/secure services, high throughput/availability non-functional demands) * Demonstrable collaborative team working and taking ownership of delivery commitments and addressing challenges Education and Experience * SC Cleared * Experienced in consulting and ability to cope with pressured environments. * Ideally Public Sector/Central Government experience * Proven experience as Microservices Developer * Ideally AWS or Kubernetes Application Developer Certified Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Description UBT Recruitment are working with a well established family-run SME based in Sandbach. They are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Executive, who will play a pivotal role in further developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, increase customer engagement, and generate leads. If you are a creative thinker with a passion for marketing and a track record of delivering successful campaigns, we would love to hear from you! Working time & Remuneration: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm. 40 hours per week. 26,000- 28,000 + Bonus based on hitting team targets. Responsibilities : Create engaging and impactful content for our website and social media channels to attract and retain customers. Oversee the production of design and artwork, ensuring high quality and alignment with brand guidelines. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive insights, and target audience preferences. Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics to measure effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Track marketing budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize ROI. Requirements Minimum 2 years experience as a Marketing Executive or similar role Strong knowledge of marketing principles, techniques and best practices Proficient in CRM systems, and digital marketing platforms Experience in content creation for websites and social media platforms Familiarity with website management and basic knowledge of HTML and CMS platforms. Experience in video production and ideally familiarity with video editing tools. What can the role offer you? Varied and Creative Role: As the Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from digital advertising and SEO, to brochure creation and photoshoots.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Description UBT Recruitment are working with a well established family-run SME based in Sandbach. They are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Executive, who will play a pivotal role in further developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, increase customer engagement, and generate leads. If you are a creative thinker with a passion for marketing and a track record of delivering successful campaigns, we would love to hear from you! Working time & Remuneration: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm. 40 hours per week. 26,000- 28,000 + Bonus based on hitting team targets. Responsibilities : Create engaging and impactful content for our website and social media channels to attract and retain customers. Oversee the production of design and artwork, ensuring high quality and alignment with brand guidelines. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive insights, and target audience preferences. Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics to measure effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Track marketing budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize ROI. Requirements Minimum 2 years experience as a Marketing Executive or similar role Strong knowledge of marketing principles, techniques and best practices Proficient in CRM systems, and digital marketing platforms Experience in content creation for websites and social media platforms Familiarity with website management and basic knowledge of HTML and CMS platforms. Experience in video production and ideally familiarity with video editing tools. What can the role offer you? Varied and Creative Role: As the Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from digital advertising and SEO, to brochure creation and photoshoots.
The Vacancy Test Lead Salary: £72,000 per annum We also offer 26 days of annual leave, 9%+ pension contributions, private medical and dental insurance and 6 months paid maternity/paternity/shared parental leave. Location: Aldgate East, London. We are a hybrid workforce and spend 40% of our time in the office. Hours: This role is available part-time, as a job-share or full-time. We offer other flexible work options, such as compressed hours. Job description: The Test Lead is responsible for test planning, execution, co-ordination, and reporting of FSCS information systems and software applications to ensure the delivery of high-quality business applications following industry best practice. The systems include; Customer Relationship Management, Web Applications, Workflow Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Apps and Data Integration. The Test Lead will be required to work closely with our suppliers and partners delivering solutions to meet the business needs and therefore requires strong communication, planning and co-ordination skills. Priorities- What will be Delivered Testing Strategy, Planning & Execution Define and execute test cases. Capture test results, defects and defect priority. Work with business resources and co-ordinate creation of UAT test scenarios and scripts. Work closely with the business stakeholders, delivery and technology teams to deliver requirements successfully into production with minimal risk. Support continuous improvement of the testing framework based on industry standard functional and non-functional frameworks and tools, embracing agile ways of workings. Understand business requirements and processes to define test plans. Continuous review of scope and testability of all requirements. Provide test estimates and approach to Product Managers. Identify and documenting Risk, Issues, Assumptions and Dependencies in test phase. Embed best practices and quality improvements. Including Test Automation. Embed performance metrics. Responsibility for test phases. Including 3rd party test activities. Information Security and Data Protection related responsibilities Successfully pass the FSCS information security induction training annually. Adhere to FSCS policies including Information Security, Data Protection, Acceptable Use as well as relevant supporting documents. Ensure that procedures for Information Security and Data Management are adhered to. Ensure that Data Handling is managed securely and in accordance with its classification. Report any security breaches and/or incidents identified to the relevant team. Person specification Technical Skills & Knowledge ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing accredited or equivalent. Experience of using test management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, HP ALM, Jira) Substantial experience using the following technology suite (Selenium, Specflow, Nunit, Extent-Reporting, Page Object Model). C# Programming language Visual Studio 2019 or higher SQL Experience of MS Office, MS Project and Visio. SDLC methodology. Testing in an Agile (SCRUM) environment. ETL testing experience Test leadership and execution of functional and non-functional testing in an Agile (SCRUM) environment. Integrating automated test cases with CI/CD frameworks and tools (Azure DevOps). Good knowledge of risk management, defect management, task planning and measuring and reporting performance against key metrics. Browser Compatibility test tools e.g. BrowserStack (desirable) Experience of xml and service orientated protocols (desirable). Functional Competencies Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate proven track record in leading web-based applications testing, including mobile devices and Database Testing. Willingness to record, capture and document all tasks and projects without exception through the appropriate IT process/procedure. Good organisation skills with a logical, analytical approach to solving IT problems and the ability to prioritise work to meet demands and deadlines of both IT support and IT development. A self-starter who can adapt and respond effectively to changing requirements and priorities. Capable of analysing complex requirements and design specifications and corresponding test cases to prove specifications. Excellent attention to detail with verbal and written communication. Experience Demonstrate experience of Leading Test Teams in an agile environment using SCRUM. Substantial experience of writing detailed, structured test scripts using best practice design principles. Full software development lifecycle experience using structured and agile approaches. Excellent understanding of testing methodology and analytical skills to ensure full understanding of potential defects. Test automation framework and tools delivery. Demonstrable experience of testing across technology platforms such as: Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Dynamics 365, Siebel) Enterprise Document Management Systems (e.g. OpenText) Web Portals / Online Application Forms, and integration Proven ability to work at a detailed level adopting a "hands-on" approach to identify and pro-actively resolve issues. Experience in preparing status reports and defect reports (including dashboards). We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. About Us For the past 21 years, FSCS has been getting customers of failed authorised financial services firms back on track. Our strength is in our numbers. Since 2001, we have helped 6.5m customers and paid back £26bn in compensation. Over the years we have continually strived to be better, faster, and more empathetic to our customers' needs in an ever more complex financial world. Our people have worked together to make sure we can offer protection and reassurance every step of the way, even during the toughest of times over the last two years. FSCS is an organisation that makes a difference, and in which our people truly make a difference. We have grown from modest beginnings in 2001 to helping customers during historic events such as the 2008 banking crisis and supporting vulnerable customers during the pandemic. As a result of this success, FSCS has become increasingly respected, insightful, and influential in the regulatory eco-system. It is an exciting time in our journey as we now have an opportunity to play a bigger role in breaking the cycle of rising consumer harm and costs; by being part of a system that is about prevention rather than cure.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
The Vacancy Test Lead Salary: £72,000 per annum We also offer 26 days of annual leave, 9%+ pension contributions, private medical and dental insurance and 6 months paid maternity/paternity/shared parental leave. Location: Aldgate East, London. We are a hybrid workforce and spend 40% of our time in the office. Hours: This role is available part-time, as a job-share or full-time. We offer other flexible work options, such as compressed hours. Job description: The Test Lead is responsible for test planning, execution, co-ordination, and reporting of FSCS information systems and software applications to ensure the delivery of high-quality business applications following industry best practice. The systems include; Customer Relationship Management, Web Applications, Workflow Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Apps and Data Integration. The Test Lead will be required to work closely with our suppliers and partners delivering solutions to meet the business needs and therefore requires strong communication, planning and co-ordination skills. Priorities- What will be Delivered Testing Strategy, Planning & Execution Define and execute test cases. Capture test results, defects and defect priority. Work with business resources and co-ordinate creation of UAT test scenarios and scripts. Work closely with the business stakeholders, delivery and technology teams to deliver requirements successfully into production with minimal risk. Support continuous improvement of the testing framework based on industry standard functional and non-functional frameworks and tools, embracing agile ways of workings. Understand business requirements and processes to define test plans. Continuous review of scope and testability of all requirements. Provide test estimates and approach to Product Managers. Identify and documenting Risk, Issues, Assumptions and Dependencies in test phase. Embed best practices and quality improvements. Including Test Automation. Embed performance metrics. Responsibility for test phases. Including 3rd party test activities. Information Security and Data Protection related responsibilities Successfully pass the FSCS information security induction training annually. Adhere to FSCS policies including Information Security, Data Protection, Acceptable Use as well as relevant supporting documents. Ensure that procedures for Information Security and Data Management are adhered to. Ensure that Data Handling is managed securely and in accordance with its classification. Report any security breaches and/or incidents identified to the relevant team. Person specification Technical Skills & Knowledge ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing accredited or equivalent. Experience of using test management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, HP ALM, Jira) Substantial experience using the following technology suite (Selenium, Specflow, Nunit, Extent-Reporting, Page Object Model). C# Programming language Visual Studio 2019 or higher SQL Experience of MS Office, MS Project and Visio. SDLC methodology. Testing in an Agile (SCRUM) environment. ETL testing experience Test leadership and execution of functional and non-functional testing in an Agile (SCRUM) environment. Integrating automated test cases with CI/CD frameworks and tools (Azure DevOps). Good knowledge of risk management, defect management, task planning and measuring and reporting performance against key metrics. Browser Compatibility test tools e.g. BrowserStack (desirable) Experience of xml and service orientated protocols (desirable). Functional Competencies Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate proven track record in leading web-based applications testing, including mobile devices and Database Testing. Willingness to record, capture and document all tasks and projects without exception through the appropriate IT process/procedure. Good organisation skills with a logical, analytical approach to solving IT problems and the ability to prioritise work to meet demands and deadlines of both IT support and IT development. A self-starter who can adapt and respond effectively to changing requirements and priorities. Capable of analysing complex requirements and design specifications and corresponding test cases to prove specifications. Excellent attention to detail with verbal and written communication. Experience Demonstrate experience of Leading Test Teams in an agile environment using SCRUM. Substantial experience of writing detailed, structured test scripts using best practice design principles. Full software development lifecycle experience using structured and agile approaches. Excellent understanding of testing methodology and analytical skills to ensure full understanding of potential defects. Test automation framework and tools delivery. Demonstrable experience of testing across technology platforms such as: Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Dynamics 365, Siebel) Enterprise Document Management Systems (e.g. OpenText) Web Portals / Online Application Forms, and integration Proven ability to work at a detailed level adopting a "hands-on" approach to identify and pro-actively resolve issues. Experience in preparing status reports and defect reports (including dashboards). We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. About Us For the past 21 years, FSCS has been getting customers of failed authorised financial services firms back on track. Our strength is in our numbers. Since 2001, we have helped 6.5m customers and paid back £26bn in compensation. Over the years we have continually strived to be better, faster, and more empathetic to our customers' needs in an ever more complex financial world. Our people have worked together to make sure we can offer protection and reassurance every step of the way, even during the toughest of times over the last two years. FSCS is an organisation that makes a difference, and in which our people truly make a difference. We have grown from modest beginnings in 2001 to helping customers during historic events such as the 2008 banking crisis and supporting vulnerable customers during the pandemic. As a result of this success, FSCS has become increasingly respected, insightful, and influential in the regulatory eco-system. It is an exciting time in our journey as we now have an opportunity to play a bigger role in breaking the cycle of rising consumer harm and costs; by being part of a system that is about prevention rather than cure.
Please note this role is contracted for a 12-month fixed-term contract SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Service Delivery Engineer to join our wonderful team for 12 months. The Service Delivery Engineer provides 1st and 2nd line Support for all services, user provisioning, hardware break fix, monitoring and resolution of any issues affecting IT services and infrastructure providing clear and concise advice and guidance to all stakeholders whilst maintaining a professional standard. This role will have a requirement to provide on site technical support based from our London office, however travel to other UK offices may be required. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. What are the day-to-day tasks? Providing 1st and 2nd line support for all IT products and services. Proactively taking ownership of Technology Support issues as they relate to specific sites as defined by the Service Delivery Manager. Answer inbound calls, live chat, and self-service requests; document, prioritise, assign, track and respond to incidents and requests in a timely manner. Ownership of Desktop equipment (Laptops and peripherals), Video Conferencing, Audio Visual and Telephony issues in regional sites either through active engagement with third party vendors or by travelling when required. Escalating problems to internal and external 3rd level support (other Group Technology resources and 3rd party suppliers) as appropriate and acting as a resource to implement solutions under 3rd level support direction. Providing liaison between the regional customers and Group Technology, with the twin aims of ensuring that Group Technology understands the customer's needs and concerns, and that the customers understand Group Technology's plans and assumptions. Ownership of asset management process in region. Responsible for local office delivery projects as directed by the Service Delivery Manager Role may involve work outside of core hours including when travelling to other UK Offices. Working in collaboration with regional service delivery colleagues to identify trends/ patterns in problem management and to work collaboratively to resolve these. Follow documented procedures to manage secure access to IT systems for starters, leavers, and any internal staffing changes. Maintain operation logs on all events, warnings and alerts, as well as recording and classifying all messages. Ensure that all routine housekeeping tasks are completed on all operational infrastructure and IT services in a timely manner. Liaise with 3rd party suppliers for escalation of production issues Involvement in office setup, refurbishment and retirement of legacy technology. Experience, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrate very good expertise in current server and desktop operating systems, wide-area and local-area networking, the Internet and telephony and video conferencing communications i.e. Microsoft Teams/ O365. Mobile and Laptop device management including In tune. Cisco routers and switches would be an advantage although not critical. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform would be an advantage although not critical. Experience with knowledge bases for support, including documenting knowledge articles. Qualifications Degree qualified in a Technology/Technology discipline (preferred) Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybrid working policy. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Please note this role is contracted for a 12-month fixed-term contract SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Service Delivery Engineer to join our wonderful team for 12 months. The Service Delivery Engineer provides 1st and 2nd line Support for all services, user provisioning, hardware break fix, monitoring and resolution of any issues affecting IT services and infrastructure providing clear and concise advice and guidance to all stakeholders whilst maintaining a professional standard. This role will have a requirement to provide on site technical support based from our London office, however travel to other UK offices may be required. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. What are the day-to-day tasks? Providing 1st and 2nd line support for all IT products and services. Proactively taking ownership of Technology Support issues as they relate to specific sites as defined by the Service Delivery Manager. Answer inbound calls, live chat, and self-service requests; document, prioritise, assign, track and respond to incidents and requests in a timely manner. Ownership of Desktop equipment (Laptops and peripherals), Video Conferencing, Audio Visual and Telephony issues in regional sites either through active engagement with third party vendors or by travelling when required. Escalating problems to internal and external 3rd level support (other Group Technology resources and 3rd party suppliers) as appropriate and acting as a resource to implement solutions under 3rd level support direction. Providing liaison between the regional customers and Group Technology, with the twin aims of ensuring that Group Technology understands the customer's needs and concerns, and that the customers understand Group Technology's plans and assumptions. Ownership of asset management process in region. Responsible for local office delivery projects as directed by the Service Delivery Manager Role may involve work outside of core hours including when travelling to other UK Offices. Working in collaboration with regional service delivery colleagues to identify trends/ patterns in problem management and to work collaboratively to resolve these. Follow documented procedures to manage secure access to IT systems for starters, leavers, and any internal staffing changes. Maintain operation logs on all events, warnings and alerts, as well as recording and classifying all messages. Ensure that all routine housekeeping tasks are completed on all operational infrastructure and IT services in a timely manner. Liaise with 3rd party suppliers for escalation of production issues Involvement in office setup, refurbishment and retirement of legacy technology. Experience, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrate very good expertise in current server and desktop operating systems, wide-area and local-area networking, the Internet and telephony and video conferencing communications i.e. Microsoft Teams/ O365. Mobile and Laptop device management including In tune. Cisco routers and switches would be an advantage although not critical. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform would be an advantage although not critical. Experience with knowledge bases for support, including documenting knowledge articles. Qualifications Degree qualified in a Technology/Technology discipline (preferred) Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybrid working policy. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Responsibilities DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS LINE OR DEPARTMENT - Summary of the key objectives and primary goal(s) Societe Generale Global Transaction & Payment Services (GTPS) is the global Business Unit responsible for Payments & Cash Management (PCM), Cash Clearing services (BAN), Trade Finance services (TRA), Factoring (SGF) and Foreign Exchange services (FX) associated to these activities. GTB (Global Transaction and Banking Services) is the organisation within GTPS designed for domestic and international companies and institutions seeking support with commercial transactions (bank, commercial and corporate transactions) and payments. GTB in London includes Payments & Cash Management (PCM), Trade Finance services (TRA), Factoring (SGF) and Foreign Exchange Services (FX). GTB pursues the following objectives: • Developing each activity within the business line (seeking synergies with GLBA and MARK) to achieve three main objectives: increasing NBI, seeking liquidity and improving business relations with clients. • Operational efficiency based on close cooperation between the business, design, project and production teams. • The quality of service we owe each of our internal and external clients, based on a competitive range of optimised services. Summary of the key purposes of the role As Senior Manager (SMF) overseeing GTB in the UK, you are responsible from a regulatory perspective for all GTB UK related activities. You will have responsibility for defining and implementing GTB strategy in the UK, monitoring its financial performance as well as encouraging active cross-selling within GTB and across all other UK Business Lines and entities. You will be a member of the SGLB ExCo, the governing body of the Branch, and is the Chair of the GTB UK Executive Committee. You will coordinate all GTB business lines present in the UK (TRA and PCM) and ensures consistency of their respective strategies, commercial effort, projects and resources management, in cooperation with the respective global senior management and business heads in other geographies. Key responsibilities Implement GTPS strategy in the UK Liaise with SG UK Chief Country Officer and other SG business lines. Represent SG vis à vis local trade & cash management professional associations & external events. Monitor new business development projects for GTB Segments in the UK including key mandates & product development. Supervise the implementation of GTPS standards among the different GTB activities present in the UK Maintain and adapt the organisation according to budgets in order to deliver the level of service, business growth, profitability and risk taking expected. Manage the teams operationally: ensure hiring, training, motivation, mobility and appraisal. Lead & support actively local and global sales forces and contribute to local/international marketing efforts using GTB global processes, tools and network. Actively engage personally with key clients, & prospects and lead key inbound & outbound business opportunities. Systematically seek to implement new deals efficiently, secure & optimize middle office processes. Leverage GTB business lines' products and services, to deliver to clients a high level of quality end to end while complying with the local regulation and legislation. Monitor financials as well as applicable commercial KPIs by establishing and meeting yearly budgets in coordination with GTPS Head Office and the entities' interlocutors, following up, analyzing revenues, costs, RWAs and other key metrics, adjusting the resources. Chair the GTPS UK Executive Committee, in which issues of significance are discussed and dealt with and then as appropriate escalated to SG UK Chief Country Officer according to budget and recommend required trade-offs if need be. Monitor counterparty, operational and financial crime risks as first Line of Defence using applicable SG and GTB-specific processes and tools liaising with local Compliance and Risk departments. Profile required COMPETENCIES AND WORK EXPERIENCE Previous Work Experience Significant track record of senior management skills and experience, including in an international context Excellent knowledge of banking industry and banking practices Thorough knowledge of Global Transaction & Banking business lines, products and solutions In-depth knowledge of the Securities Services industry Key client relationship management Client facing skills; ability to understand client needs and act in their best interest Strong regulatory knowledge Supervision of large projects Ability to make and implement strategic decisions Leadership qualities Good understanding of the risks of the business and its compliance requirements Conduct risk awareness Excellent interpersonal skills Communication and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure Leadership expertise Adaptability Autonomy Analytical and synthesis skills Qualifications required or desirable Education: Graduate or higher with strong academic record in business related areas Languages: English (essential) French (desirable) Why join us People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different. Business insight If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Responsibilities DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS LINE OR DEPARTMENT - Summary of the key objectives and primary goal(s) Societe Generale Global Transaction & Payment Services (GTPS) is the global Business Unit responsible for Payments & Cash Management (PCM), Cash Clearing services (BAN), Trade Finance services (TRA), Factoring (SGF) and Foreign Exchange services (FX) associated to these activities. GTB (Global Transaction and Banking Services) is the organisation within GTPS designed for domestic and international companies and institutions seeking support with commercial transactions (bank, commercial and corporate transactions) and payments. GTB in London includes Payments & Cash Management (PCM), Trade Finance services (TRA), Factoring (SGF) and Foreign Exchange Services (FX). GTB pursues the following objectives: • Developing each activity within the business line (seeking synergies with GLBA and MARK) to achieve three main objectives: increasing NBI, seeking liquidity and improving business relations with clients. • Operational efficiency based on close cooperation between the business, design, project and production teams. • The quality of service we owe each of our internal and external clients, based on a competitive range of optimised services. Summary of the key purposes of the role As Senior Manager (SMF) overseeing GTB in the UK, you are responsible from a regulatory perspective for all GTB UK related activities. You will have responsibility for defining and implementing GTB strategy in the UK, monitoring its financial performance as well as encouraging active cross-selling within GTB and across all other UK Business Lines and entities. You will be a member of the SGLB ExCo, the governing body of the Branch, and is the Chair of the GTB UK Executive Committee. You will coordinate all GTB business lines present in the UK (TRA and PCM) and ensures consistency of their respective strategies, commercial effort, projects and resources management, in cooperation with the respective global senior management and business heads in other geographies. Key responsibilities Implement GTPS strategy in the UK Liaise with SG UK Chief Country Officer and other SG business lines. Represent SG vis à vis local trade & cash management professional associations & external events. Monitor new business development projects for GTB Segments in the UK including key mandates & product development. Supervise the implementation of GTPS standards among the different GTB activities present in the UK Maintain and adapt the organisation according to budgets in order to deliver the level of service, business growth, profitability and risk taking expected. Manage the teams operationally: ensure hiring, training, motivation, mobility and appraisal. Lead & support actively local and global sales forces and contribute to local/international marketing efforts using GTB global processes, tools and network. Actively engage personally with key clients, & prospects and lead key inbound & outbound business opportunities. Systematically seek to implement new deals efficiently, secure & optimize middle office processes. Leverage GTB business lines' products and services, to deliver to clients a high level of quality end to end while complying with the local regulation and legislation. Monitor financials as well as applicable commercial KPIs by establishing and meeting yearly budgets in coordination with GTPS Head Office and the entities' interlocutors, following up, analyzing revenues, costs, RWAs and other key metrics, adjusting the resources. Chair the GTPS UK Executive Committee, in which issues of significance are discussed and dealt with and then as appropriate escalated to SG UK Chief Country Officer according to budget and recommend required trade-offs if need be. Monitor counterparty, operational and financial crime risks as first Line of Defence using applicable SG and GTB-specific processes and tools liaising with local Compliance and Risk departments. Profile required COMPETENCIES AND WORK EXPERIENCE Previous Work Experience Significant track record of senior management skills and experience, including in an international context Excellent knowledge of banking industry and banking practices Thorough knowledge of Global Transaction & Banking business lines, products and solutions In-depth knowledge of the Securities Services industry Key client relationship management Client facing skills; ability to understand client needs and act in their best interest Strong regulatory knowledge Supervision of large projects Ability to make and implement strategic decisions Leadership qualities Good understanding of the risks of the business and its compliance requirements Conduct risk awareness Excellent interpersonal skills Communication and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure Leadership expertise Adaptability Autonomy Analytical and synthesis skills Qualifications required or desirable Education: Graduate or higher with strong academic record in business related areas Languages: English (essential) French (desirable) Why join us People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different. Business insight If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place. As UK Partner Marketing Manager you will play a key role in accelerating the growth and development of Xero UK's Partner (accounting and bookkeeping) community through excellence in strategic planning and delivery. Reporting to the Head of Partner Marketing UK and Emerging Markets, you will champion community interactions and marketing programmes that supercharge product utilisation and partner engagement and advocacy, as well as drive product depth and channel revenue. With significant experience in B2B marketing, you'll have proven expertise at balancing strategic and executional requirements and delivering tangible results. You'll be naturally curious, commercially minded and an excellent communicator and cross functional collaborator. By leveraging your knowledge of the customer, product, sales and all available data you will effectively prioritise, plan and execute the delivery of innovative, measurable campaigns and tests, thought-leading content and compelling customer experiences. This position is a fixed term contract to cover parental leave with a finish date of 31 March 2025. The successful candidate will work from our London office on a hybrid working arrangement, however we will consider remote working opportunities. What you'll do Work with the Head of Partner Marketing to develop the strategic UK Marketing plan for the partner community and own the roadmap to deliver Sales and Marketing objectives, product/ industry milestones and integrate with the wider UK Marketing strategy. Immerse yourself in the world of the Xero partner community, staying up to date on Xero's product suite as well as the partner journey, segmentation, research, channel specific NPS and community forums to inform and refresh your approach. In collaboration with the UK Marketing team ensure key campaign themes are delivered through multi-channel activations, generating qualified Sales leads and ultimately commercial value to the business. Support UK go-to-market activity around key product launches and feature updates and work with the wider cross functional GTM team to deliver key initiatives in the UK operating plan. Take ownership of planning and managing marketing collateral including content for events, case studies, email campaigns, and sales support materials. Effectively manage the partner marketing budget to deliver to targets and approved budget, including planning and operationalising across relevant channels. Monitor and report on partner leads and performance tracking and campaign ROI, including marketing effectiveness and experimentation outcomes. Apply an experimentation mindset to marketing campaigns to drive, test, learn, and optimise. Conducting A/B testing across channels Work closely with sales leaders to help them plan and execute the go-to-market strategies that help them exceed their targets. Work directly with the UK event team to develop effective event marketing strategies that deliver high levels of attendance and engagement at key owned partner events and drive more effective lead capture post-event. Work with the Education and Content teams to develop training opportunities and programs that will drive growth and retention. What you'll bring with you A strategic B2B marketer with strong influencing skills Extensive experience in a high-growth environment Ideally experience of accounting/fintech Hands-on experience driving and delivering successful, end to end GTM (go to market) campaigns Experience of data-driven marketing with the ability to analyse and interpret campaign results and make solid strategic recommendations Attention to detail and high production standards You must be a natural innovator with a curious mind and a passion for the customer Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - including written and verbal presentation Why Xero? Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place. As UK Partner Marketing Manager you will play a key role in accelerating the growth and development of Xero UK's Partner (accounting and bookkeeping) community through excellence in strategic planning and delivery. Reporting to the Head of Partner Marketing UK and Emerging Markets, you will champion community interactions and marketing programmes that supercharge product utilisation and partner engagement and advocacy, as well as drive product depth and channel revenue. With significant experience in B2B marketing, you'll have proven expertise at balancing strategic and executional requirements and delivering tangible results. You'll be naturally curious, commercially minded and an excellent communicator and cross functional collaborator. By leveraging your knowledge of the customer, product, sales and all available data you will effectively prioritise, plan and execute the delivery of innovative, measurable campaigns and tests, thought-leading content and compelling customer experiences. This position is a fixed term contract to cover parental leave with a finish date of 31 March 2025. The successful candidate will work from our London office on a hybrid working arrangement, however we will consider remote working opportunities. What you'll do Work with the Head of Partner Marketing to develop the strategic UK Marketing plan for the partner community and own the roadmap to deliver Sales and Marketing objectives, product/ industry milestones and integrate with the wider UK Marketing strategy. Immerse yourself in the world of the Xero partner community, staying up to date on Xero's product suite as well as the partner journey, segmentation, research, channel specific NPS and community forums to inform and refresh your approach. In collaboration with the UK Marketing team ensure key campaign themes are delivered through multi-channel activations, generating qualified Sales leads and ultimately commercial value to the business. Support UK go-to-market activity around key product launches and feature updates and work with the wider cross functional GTM team to deliver key initiatives in the UK operating plan. Take ownership of planning and managing marketing collateral including content for events, case studies, email campaigns, and sales support materials. Effectively manage the partner marketing budget to deliver to targets and approved budget, including planning and operationalising across relevant channels. Monitor and report on partner leads and performance tracking and campaign ROI, including marketing effectiveness and experimentation outcomes. Apply an experimentation mindset to marketing campaigns to drive, test, learn, and optimise. Conducting A/B testing across channels Work closely with sales leaders to help them plan and execute the go-to-market strategies that help them exceed their targets. Work directly with the UK event team to develop effective event marketing strategies that deliver high levels of attendance and engagement at key owned partner events and drive more effective lead capture post-event. Work with the Education and Content teams to develop training opportunities and programs that will drive growth and retention. What you'll bring with you A strategic B2B marketer with strong influencing skills Extensive experience in a high-growth environment Ideally experience of accounting/fintech Hands-on experience driving and delivering successful, end to end GTM (go to market) campaigns Experience of data-driven marketing with the ability to analyse and interpret campaign results and make solid strategic recommendations Attention to detail and high production standards You must be a natural innovator with a curious mind and a passion for the customer Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - including written and verbal presentation Why Xero? Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.
Electrical / Instrument Engineer Permanent Grangemouth Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the post holder is responsible for developing and delivering asset care policies to meet HSE, schedule, cost and technical performance targets for a critical infrastructure asset which supports the entire Grangemouth complex. The Engineer will make recommendations to improve business performance and meet regulatory/compliance requirements. Key accountabilities Support the continued operation of the critical infrastructure asset by maintaining Instrumentation and other Electrical systems in good working order. Provide Engineering guidance to Instrument / Electrical Technicians. Identify improvement initiatives to develop maintenance strategies to best practice. Generate Asset Care Policies and perform a review of Preventative Maintenance routines. Provide discipline expertise and root cause analysis in troubleshooting asset vulnerabilities to minimise impact on the long-term operating plan. Provide discipline expertise for identified Infrastructure improvement projects and act as formal discipline sign off to ensure required level of service delivery. Lead trouble-shooting on critical equipment failures to establish root cause of failure and define design improvements to eliminate faults. Provide I&E support to the programme of CAPEX projects in the infrastructure business. Develop, specify and procure critical I&E equipment and strategic spares. Ensure correct overall I&E spend to meet asset requirements within available budget and where required, drive appropriate prioritisation. Interfaces with, and influences, the construction, cost & estimating, planning, purchasing and study teams. Ability to recruit, coach and develop other engineers. Qualifications/Experience Required Be degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Have a strong understanding of discipline legislative and regulatory requirements. Have experience looking after a plant or asset, such as petrochemical / refining manufacturing facility, power station, off-shore platform, water treatment facility, distillery etc. Have an understanding of IEC 61511 Safety instrumented systems (preferably TUV certified FS Eng). Have an understanding of IEC 60079 ATEX (preferably Compex trained). Be able to carry out Instrument & Electrical site audits and verify installation of equipment. Have experience of development of E&I projects in a production or manufacturing facility e.g. asset care. Be skilled in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Have experience of following a Plant Modification process and associated documentation management systems. Be self-motivated, with the ability to identify and pursue plant reliability issues. What We Offer 34 days holiday Benefits Platform - access to discounts on high street stores etc. Discounted PMI, Travel Insurance etc. Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions Free On-site Gym Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced Maternity Leave Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing Career Development About Petroplan Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual. Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines. In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual. Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Electrical / Instrument Engineer Permanent Grangemouth Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the post holder is responsible for developing and delivering asset care policies to meet HSE, schedule, cost and technical performance targets for a critical infrastructure asset which supports the entire Grangemouth complex. The Engineer will make recommendations to improve business performance and meet regulatory/compliance requirements. Key accountabilities Support the continued operation of the critical infrastructure asset by maintaining Instrumentation and other Electrical systems in good working order. Provide Engineering guidance to Instrument / Electrical Technicians. Identify improvement initiatives to develop maintenance strategies to best practice. Generate Asset Care Policies and perform a review of Preventative Maintenance routines. Provide discipline expertise and root cause analysis in troubleshooting asset vulnerabilities to minimise impact on the long-term operating plan. Provide discipline expertise for identified Infrastructure improvement projects and act as formal discipline sign off to ensure required level of service delivery. Lead trouble-shooting on critical equipment failures to establish root cause of failure and define design improvements to eliminate faults. Provide I&E support to the programme of CAPEX projects in the infrastructure business. Develop, specify and procure critical I&E equipment and strategic spares. Ensure correct overall I&E spend to meet asset requirements within available budget and where required, drive appropriate prioritisation. Interfaces with, and influences, the construction, cost & estimating, planning, purchasing and study teams. Ability to recruit, coach and develop other engineers. Qualifications/Experience Required Be degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Have a strong understanding of discipline legislative and regulatory requirements. Have experience looking after a plant or asset, such as petrochemical / refining manufacturing facility, power station, off-shore platform, water treatment facility, distillery etc. Have an understanding of IEC 61511 Safety instrumented systems (preferably TUV certified FS Eng). Have an understanding of IEC 60079 ATEX (preferably Compex trained). Be able to carry out Instrument & Electrical site audits and verify installation of equipment. Have experience of development of E&I projects in a production or manufacturing facility e.g. asset care. Be skilled in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Have experience of following a Plant Modification process and associated documentation management systems. Be self-motivated, with the ability to identify and pursue plant reliability issues. What We Offer 34 days holiday Benefits Platform - access to discounts on high street stores etc. Discounted PMI, Travel Insurance etc. Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions Free On-site Gym Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced Maternity Leave Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing Career Development About Petroplan Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual. Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines. In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual. Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
As an Engagement Manager (Services Account Executive as industry denomination), you will sell a portfolio of service offerings designed to help our customers adopt the products they have purchased and achieve the business outcomes they expected from using our products. These service offerings include product implementation services, and training. The EM/SAE is well-versed in services and post-sales adoption strategies, acting on 2 types of deals (1) transaction like implementation projects (2) CoE set-up for long-term transformations.The EM/SAE is fluent in value-selling, notably for the larger deals. The EM/SAE is a trusted advisor to the account team and our customers for successful implementation, adoption, and value realization. A quota carrying role, the Services Account Executive owns the services sales strategy by creating demand for new Services opportunities and partnering with the Sales team and our partners to develop Services sales opportunities for their assigned territory. You will report to the Director, Professional Services The impact you will have: Collaborate with software sales account teams, and our eco-system of delivery partners Develop a services sales strategy in the designated territory with a target account list You will create new Services opportunities Create pipeline and manage end-to-end forecasting process for Services opportunities Exceed quota (Impact, Implementation Services, and Training) in both new and installed base customers You will be a trusted advisor to the customer by understanding their digital transformation roadmap and driving the right mix of services to meet their needs Arrange and conduct Executive and CxO services-related discussions according to the account strategy Lead extended team in solutioning and scoping, and proposal development Implement value-based selling methodology for Impact, Implementation Services, and Training opportunities You will demonstrate a passion for the job and lead by example by putting Databricks and our customers first to achieve the sales and delivery mission. You will work with the sales counterpart and engage early in the sales process to understand our customer's needs, their business, how success is defined, and ensure that we are exceeding expectations in delivery and developing valued solutions. Identify opportunities for new services by understanding and addressing potential new use-cases the value in the upsell, or extension of services. You will perform as the EM/SAE in the assigned area and for meeting/exceeding Professional Services and Training bookings and revenue targets. Consult with clients to understand engagement scope, requirements, time, cost and benefits. Estimate, scope, and develop the statement of work documents. Help resolve delivery challenges, address resource contentions, scoping issues and manage expectations. What we look for: Extensive experience in leading and managing a Professional Services and Education Services line of business. Extensive experience in customer-facing roles that require a mix of influencing, validating, negotiating, understanding and execution. Data and AI domain experience working with customers to realise value through to production implementations. Excellent customer-facing skills including working with Executives and other team members. Experience articulating the value-based selling mode Experience identifying customer needs and implementing solutions. Service delivery and program management skills with the ability to summarize customer success outcomes into well-structured program plans. Travel is required up to 20%, more at peak times. Private medical, dental and cash refunds for health expenses Life, disability and critical illness coverage Group personal pension with company contribution Equity awards Paid parental leave Gym reimbursement About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
As an Engagement Manager (Services Account Executive as industry denomination), you will sell a portfolio of service offerings designed to help our customers adopt the products they have purchased and achieve the business outcomes they expected from using our products. These service offerings include product implementation services, and training. The EM/SAE is well-versed in services and post-sales adoption strategies, acting on 2 types of deals (1) transaction like implementation projects (2) CoE set-up for long-term transformations.The EM/SAE is fluent in value-selling, notably for the larger deals. The EM/SAE is a trusted advisor to the account team and our customers for successful implementation, adoption, and value realization. A quota carrying role, the Services Account Executive owns the services sales strategy by creating demand for new Services opportunities and partnering with the Sales team and our partners to develop Services sales opportunities for their assigned territory. You will report to the Director, Professional Services The impact you will have: Collaborate with software sales account teams, and our eco-system of delivery partners Develop a services sales strategy in the designated territory with a target account list You will create new Services opportunities Create pipeline and manage end-to-end forecasting process for Services opportunities Exceed quota (Impact, Implementation Services, and Training) in both new and installed base customers You will be a trusted advisor to the customer by understanding their digital transformation roadmap and driving the right mix of services to meet their needs Arrange and conduct Executive and CxO services-related discussions according to the account strategy Lead extended team in solutioning and scoping, and proposal development Implement value-based selling methodology for Impact, Implementation Services, and Training opportunities You will demonstrate a passion for the job and lead by example by putting Databricks and our customers first to achieve the sales and delivery mission. You will work with the sales counterpart and engage early in the sales process to understand our customer's needs, their business, how success is defined, and ensure that we are exceeding expectations in delivery and developing valued solutions. Identify opportunities for new services by understanding and addressing potential new use-cases the value in the upsell, or extension of services. You will perform as the EM/SAE in the assigned area and for meeting/exceeding Professional Services and Training bookings and revenue targets. Consult with clients to understand engagement scope, requirements, time, cost and benefits. Estimate, scope, and develop the statement of work documents. Help resolve delivery challenges, address resource contentions, scoping issues and manage expectations. What we look for: Extensive experience in leading and managing a Professional Services and Education Services line of business. Extensive experience in customer-facing roles that require a mix of influencing, validating, negotiating, understanding and execution. Data and AI domain experience working with customers to realise value through to production implementations. Excellent customer-facing skills including working with Executives and other team members. Experience articulating the value-based selling mode Experience identifying customer needs and implementing solutions. Service delivery and program management skills with the ability to summarize customer success outcomes into well-structured program plans. Travel is required up to 20%, more at peak times. Private medical, dental and cash refunds for health expenses Life, disability and critical illness coverage Group personal pension with company contribution Equity awards Paid parental leave Gym reimbursement About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. NPM Buyer (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, ENG, GB, B90 4GW Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom ZF Chassis Modules - Join our unique growth story! Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice! About the team: We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system. What you can look forward to as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management Negotiate and implement group contracts Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks Your Profile as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar 0-3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials) Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect material CPSM certification preferred Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Performance Management, Project Manager, Operations, Legal, Human Resources, Technology
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. NPM Buyer (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, ENG, GB, B90 4GW Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom ZF Chassis Modules - Join our unique growth story! Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice! About the team: We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system. What you can look forward to as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management Negotiate and implement group contracts Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks Your Profile as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar 0-3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials) Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect material CPSM certification preferred Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Performance Management, Project Manager, Operations, Legal, Human Resources, Technology
As a Specialist Solutions Engineer (SSE), you will guide customers in building big data solutions on Databricks that span a large variety of use cases. These are customer-facing roles, working with and supporting the Solution Architects, requiring hands-on production experience with Apache Spark and expertise in other data technologies. SSAs help customers through the design and successful implementation of essential workloads while aligning their technical roadmap for expanding the usage of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. As a deep go-to-expert reporting to the Specialist Field Engineering Manager, you will continue to strengthen your technical skills through mentorship, learning, and internal training programs and establish yourself in an area of speciality - whether that be performance tuning, machine learning, industry expertise, or more. You will be reporting to Manager, Field Engineering (Specialist Team) The impact you will have: Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to successful implementations on big data projects, ranging from architectural design to data engineering to model deployment Architect production-level workloads, including end-to-end pipeline load performance testing and optimisation Provide technical expertise in an area such as data management, cloud platforms, data science, machine learning, or architecture Assist Solution Architects with more advanced aspects of the technical sale including custom proof of concept content, estimating workload sizing, and custom architectures Improve community adoption (through tutorials, training, hackathons, conference presentations) Contribute to the Databricks Community What we look for: Experienced, technical, customer-facing, and with a background in Data Science / Machine Learning, I am looking to learn and develop in a customer-facing technical role as a subject matter expert (SME) in a pre-sales environment. Pre-sales or post-sales experience working with external clients across a variety of industry markets Data Science/ML Skills You will have experience in a technical role involving the design, implementation, and operationalisation of Machine Learning models in production Passion for collaboration, life-long learning, and driving business value through ML Hands-on industry data science experience, leveraging typical machine learning and data science tools including pandas, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow/PyTorch Experience building production-grade machine learning solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience building Machine Learning solutions on cloud infrastructure and services, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP leveraging a strong understanding of: Model development including building, training, tuning, and evaluation processes Different types of ML algorithms and methods, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning, and Deep Learning methods MLOps concepts cover model monitoring, tracking, management, model serving & deployment, and other aspects of productionising ML pipelines in distributed data processing environments using tools like MLflow Ability to design highly performant, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-based data & ML solutions, such as distributed training and inference processes on GPU clusters. Experience with big data technologies such as Spark/Delta, Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP, and OLAP. Deep knowledge of development tools and best practices for engineers including CI/CD, unit and integration testing, and automation and orchestration Proven ability to maintain and extend production data systems to evolve with complex needs Strong programming experience in Python and potentially R This role can be remote, but we prefer that you be located in the job listing area and can travel up to 30% when needed. Private medical insurance Health Cash Plan Life, income protection & critical illness insurance Pension PlanEquity awards Enhanced Parental Leaves Fitness reimbursement Home office & work headphones reimbursement Mental wellness resources Employee referral bonus About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
As a Specialist Solutions Engineer (SSE), you will guide customers in building big data solutions on Databricks that span a large variety of use cases. These are customer-facing roles, working with and supporting the Solution Architects, requiring hands-on production experience with Apache Spark and expertise in other data technologies. SSAs help customers through the design and successful implementation of essential workloads while aligning their technical roadmap for expanding the usage of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. As a deep go-to-expert reporting to the Specialist Field Engineering Manager, you will continue to strengthen your technical skills through mentorship, learning, and internal training programs and establish yourself in an area of speciality - whether that be performance tuning, machine learning, industry expertise, or more. You will be reporting to Manager, Field Engineering (Specialist Team) The impact you will have: Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to successful implementations on big data projects, ranging from architectural design to data engineering to model deployment Architect production-level workloads, including end-to-end pipeline load performance testing and optimisation Provide technical expertise in an area such as data management, cloud platforms, data science, machine learning, or architecture Assist Solution Architects with more advanced aspects of the technical sale including custom proof of concept content, estimating workload sizing, and custom architectures Improve community adoption (through tutorials, training, hackathons, conference presentations) Contribute to the Databricks Community What we look for: Experienced, technical, customer-facing, and with a background in Data Science / Machine Learning, I am looking to learn and develop in a customer-facing technical role as a subject matter expert (SME) in a pre-sales environment. Pre-sales or post-sales experience working with external clients across a variety of industry markets Data Science/ML Skills You will have experience in a technical role involving the design, implementation, and operationalisation of Machine Learning models in production Passion for collaboration, life-long learning, and driving business value through ML Hands-on industry data science experience, leveraging typical machine learning and data science tools including pandas, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow/PyTorch Experience building production-grade machine learning solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience building Machine Learning solutions on cloud infrastructure and services, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP leveraging a strong understanding of: Model development including building, training, tuning, and evaluation processes Different types of ML algorithms and methods, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning, and Deep Learning methods MLOps concepts cover model monitoring, tracking, management, model serving & deployment, and other aspects of productionising ML pipelines in distributed data processing environments using tools like MLflow Ability to design highly performant, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-based data & ML solutions, such as distributed training and inference processes on GPU clusters. Experience with big data technologies such as Spark/Delta, Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP, and OLAP. Deep knowledge of development tools and best practices for engineers including CI/CD, unit and integration testing, and automation and orchestration Proven ability to maintain and extend production data systems to evolve with complex needs Strong programming experience in Python and potentially R This role can be remote, but we prefer that you be located in the job listing area and can travel up to 30% when needed. Private medical insurance Health Cash Plan Life, income protection & critical illness insurance Pension PlanEquity awards Enhanced Parental Leaves Fitness reimbursement Home office & work headphones reimbursement Mental wellness resources Employee referral bonus About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Cost Administration Managers in the Sir Robert McAlpine Infrastructure Sector have an important and pivotal role in the successful delivery of projects. The Junior Cost Administration Manager will provide administrative rigour to project delivery whilst developing a thorough understanding of construction and civil engineering processes, as well as specific labour, trades, plant and materials knowledge used to construct the works. Why join us? In the 154 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us The Junior Cost Administration Manager Role: duties include: Control of site purchases and plant hires through requisition process - ensuring sufficient detail and correct selection of resource and activity codes. Timely processing of goods received notes, plant hires notes and invoice matching in the Company system to ensure adherence within Prompt Payment Code of terms. Assist Cost Administration Manager with management of labour, plant and material cost and accruals within Company system. Control of site plant with support from cost administration managers and works staff. Assist with production of accurate monthly cost reports to Commercial Managers. Support Commercial Managers with creation of cost centres and selection of activity and resource schedule of codes. Track cost against labour, plant and material budgets and report on exceptions with support of Cost Administration Manager. Manage project administration processes and administration record keeping in line with project information management review. Manage weekly payroll timesheet completion and monthly staff overtime and sickness reporting. Providing support and line management to junior project administration staff. Facilities management (office/welfare) including arrangements for cleaning, servicing, inspections, testing and repairs. Support project mobilisation/demobilisation Your profile: As a Junior Cost Administration Manager you will be the link between project commercial and operations departments and will provide support to the various disciplines across SRM projects. You will be methodical and measured in your work, working to strict deadlines, whilst being able to manage a busy workload, often with urgent tasks to complete. You will have work experience within the Construction/Civil Engineering Industry at project level. You will have strong commercial awareness and numeracy skills, which will be applied to all aspects of your role. You will be experienced and proficient in MS Office principally Excel. You will be accomplished at operating project costing systems including purchase ledger. Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Cost Administration Managers in the Sir Robert McAlpine Infrastructure Sector have an important and pivotal role in the successful delivery of projects. The Junior Cost Administration Manager will provide administrative rigour to project delivery whilst developing a thorough understanding of construction and civil engineering processes, as well as specific labour, trades, plant and materials knowledge used to construct the works. Why join us? In the 154 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us The Junior Cost Administration Manager Role: duties include: Control of site purchases and plant hires through requisition process - ensuring sufficient detail and correct selection of resource and activity codes. Timely processing of goods received notes, plant hires notes and invoice matching in the Company system to ensure adherence within Prompt Payment Code of terms. Assist Cost Administration Manager with management of labour, plant and material cost and accruals within Company system. Control of site plant with support from cost administration managers and works staff. Assist with production of accurate monthly cost reports to Commercial Managers. Support Commercial Managers with creation of cost centres and selection of activity and resource schedule of codes. Track cost against labour, plant and material budgets and report on exceptions with support of Cost Administration Manager. Manage project administration processes and administration record keeping in line with project information management review. Manage weekly payroll timesheet completion and monthly staff overtime and sickness reporting. Providing support and line management to junior project administration staff. Facilities management (office/welfare) including arrangements for cleaning, servicing, inspections, testing and repairs. Support project mobilisation/demobilisation Your profile: As a Junior Cost Administration Manager you will be the link between project commercial and operations departments and will provide support to the various disciplines across SRM projects. You will be methodical and measured in your work, working to strict deadlines, whilst being able to manage a busy workload, often with urgent tasks to complete. You will have work experience within the Construction/Civil Engineering Industry at project level. You will have strong commercial awareness and numeracy skills, which will be applied to all aspects of your role. You will be experienced and proficient in MS Office principally Excel. You will be accomplished at operating project costing systems including purchase ledger. Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer
The Royal Docks is undergoing an exciting transformation. Once London's gateway to the world, today the area is re-emerging as a major new residential, business and visitor destination. Cultural placemaking is key to the area's regeneration and forms one of three pillars in the refreshed Royal Docks Delivery Plan (). Centre stage is a bold ambition to be London's Cultural Engine, a world-class creative production centre that is internationally renowned for its distinctive and authentic cultural programme, making the Royal Docks an irresistible place to live, work and visit. We are looking for an inspiring and resourceful Cultural Placemaking Manager to join our Culture and Activation Team. Reporting to the Head of Cultural Programme and Partnerships, the Cultural Placemaking Manager is one of two managers in the team, the other being the Creative Programmer who leads on Royal Docks Teams' cultural programme. The Cultural Placemaking Manager is a new post and an exciting addition to the team. Working with cultural stakeholders across the Royal Docks, and with colleagues from the wider Royal Docks Team including Economic Development, Place and Marketing, you will support the development and cultural activation of Royal Docks neighbourhoods. The focus of your work will be on maximising a cohesive cultural offer in the Royal Docks which boosts the visitor economy, always ensuring the prominence of the Royal Docks' distinctive cultural vision and community wealth building principles. You will develop opportunities across cultural partners' offers, attract events and longer-term cultural projects to the area, and generate and produce Royal Docks events, installations and programme frameworks. You will manage an Event Producer and will oversee and advise on the design and delivery of safe, high-quality Royal Docks events. You will need a proven track record of successful development, management, and delivery of place based cultural programmes and initiatives, and experience of developing collaborative, productive partnerships with cultural and creative organisations, cohesive programming, and collaborating on marketing and PR campaigns. Senior experience of event management, licencing, health and safety and production is essential. Principal accountabilities Support the Head of the Cultural Programme and Partnerships with the ongoing development and implementation of the Royal Docks' Cultural Placemaking Strategy Work within a multi-disciplinary Royal Docks Team on the development and long-term place-based approach to culture and creative placemaking in key Royal Docks neighbourhoods Collaborate with Royal Docks cultural partners and creative workspace facilities, to engineer the area's developing programme, boosting local engagement, place awareness, and visitor footfall Promote the Royal Docks as a venue for events and activities, and collaborate with colleagues, landlords and developers on meanwhile plans for key Royal Docks sites Develop and produce Royal Docks Team events, projects, and installations in the public realm, and programming frameworks that support the burgeoning culture and leisure ecosystem Embed the Royal Docks Team's cultural vision and community engagement across all projects. Oversee and advise on the design and delivery of safe, high quality Royal Docks events If you would like to know more about the role please contact us to arrange to join an online briefing/Q&A session on Friday 19 April from 3-4pm. The session will be recorded. If you are unable to attend but would like a recording after the session this can be made available to you. PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical requirements/experience/qualifications Significant experience in successfully managing the development, delivery and evaluation of place based cultural programmes and initiatives Evidence of building successful creative collaborations, professional and operational relationships with a wide and diverse range of cultural organisations, regional stakeholders and creatives. Experience in collaborating with marketing teams on audience development strategies, and long-term and project-based marketing and PR campaigns Significant knowledge of event management, safety, licencing and risk assessment. Experience of financial management, procurement, and contract management. Fundraising experience desirable. Behavioural competencies Building and Managing Relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals Level three indicators of effective performance Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership Problem Solving .is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions Level three indicators of effective performance Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE).
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The Royal Docks is undergoing an exciting transformation. Once London's gateway to the world, today the area is re-emerging as a major new residential, business and visitor destination. Cultural placemaking is key to the area's regeneration and forms one of three pillars in the refreshed Royal Docks Delivery Plan (). Centre stage is a bold ambition to be London's Cultural Engine, a world-class creative production centre that is internationally renowned for its distinctive and authentic cultural programme, making the Royal Docks an irresistible place to live, work and visit. We are looking for an inspiring and resourceful Cultural Placemaking Manager to join our Culture and Activation Team. Reporting to the Head of Cultural Programme and Partnerships, the Cultural Placemaking Manager is one of two managers in the team, the other being the Creative Programmer who leads on Royal Docks Teams' cultural programme. The Cultural Placemaking Manager is a new post and an exciting addition to the team. Working with cultural stakeholders across the Royal Docks, and with colleagues from the wider Royal Docks Team including Economic Development, Place and Marketing, you will support the development and cultural activation of Royal Docks neighbourhoods. The focus of your work will be on maximising a cohesive cultural offer in the Royal Docks which boosts the visitor economy, always ensuring the prominence of the Royal Docks' distinctive cultural vision and community wealth building principles. You will develop opportunities across cultural partners' offers, attract events and longer-term cultural projects to the area, and generate and produce Royal Docks events, installations and programme frameworks. You will manage an Event Producer and will oversee and advise on the design and delivery of safe, high-quality Royal Docks events. You will need a proven track record of successful development, management, and delivery of place based cultural programmes and initiatives, and experience of developing collaborative, productive partnerships with cultural and creative organisations, cohesive programming, and collaborating on marketing and PR campaigns. Senior experience of event management, licencing, health and safety and production is essential. Principal accountabilities Support the Head of the Cultural Programme and Partnerships with the ongoing development and implementation of the Royal Docks' Cultural Placemaking Strategy Work within a multi-disciplinary Royal Docks Team on the development and long-term place-based approach to culture and creative placemaking in key Royal Docks neighbourhoods Collaborate with Royal Docks cultural partners and creative workspace facilities, to engineer the area's developing programme, boosting local engagement, place awareness, and visitor footfall Promote the Royal Docks as a venue for events and activities, and collaborate with colleagues, landlords and developers on meanwhile plans for key Royal Docks sites Develop and produce Royal Docks Team events, projects, and installations in the public realm, and programming frameworks that support the burgeoning culture and leisure ecosystem Embed the Royal Docks Team's cultural vision and community engagement across all projects. Oversee and advise on the design and delivery of safe, high quality Royal Docks events If you would like to know more about the role please contact us to arrange to join an online briefing/Q&A session on Friday 19 April from 3-4pm. The session will be recorded. If you are unable to attend but would like a recording after the session this can be made available to you. PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical requirements/experience/qualifications Significant experience in successfully managing the development, delivery and evaluation of place based cultural programmes and initiatives Evidence of building successful creative collaborations, professional and operational relationships with a wide and diverse range of cultural organisations, regional stakeholders and creatives. Experience in collaborating with marketing teams on audience development strategies, and long-term and project-based marketing and PR campaigns Significant knowledge of event management, safety, licencing and risk assessment. Experience of financial management, procurement, and contract management. Fundraising experience desirable. Behavioural competencies Building and Managing Relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals Level three indicators of effective performance Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership Problem Solving .is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions Level three indicators of effective performance Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE).
Crew Leader (Production) Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off 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 • Lead an assigned Shift for packaging/processing line(s) or unit(s) with overall responsibility of safety, quality, and performance across the assigned shift. Ensure assigned area performs as expected by ensuring overall standards are maintained.• Provide coaching and development of team members and facilitate and encourage teamwork.• Set the direction of shift team and ensure overall performance of the department to meet objectives for safety, quality, process reliability, productivity, food safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service.• Assign responsibilities during the shift, plan crew structure and replacements, shift pattern, holidays.• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional improvement teams and other HPO (High Performance Organization)/ TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.• Ensure product meets standards by reviewing the compliance, the necessary means and equipment are available, functional, and safe.• Participate in or lead root cause analysis, including recommending and implementing resolutions.• Communicate daily with Team Managers & team to follow up on corrective action assignments.• Participate in onboarding and early development of team members.• Perform Technician job duties if needed.• Act as stand-in Team Manager if needed.• Coordinate shift activities that ensure safety, quality, and consistency to product/process.• Use HPO competencies to holds self and team accountable for following processes, standards and achieving results.• Facilitate DDS (Daily Direction Settings) meetings.• Facilitate and promote teamwork & team discussions.• Communicate effectively, orally/written, up, down and across the organization. CANDIDATE PROFILE • Previous Leadership and Manufacturing experience.• Understanding of manufacturing environment and how Plant performance impacts Supply Chain function, customers, and consumers.• Proven experience in problem solving, resolving minor mechanical and/or processing problems and making necessary adjustments.• Ability to provide daily direction and coaching/ conflict resolution.• Strong understanding of PDCA methodology.• Ability to facilitate and/or participate in problem-solving discussions with team or cross-functional teams• Strong coordination ability.• Knowledge of Office 365 & SAP or other enterprise resource planning tool.• Mechanical aptitude.• Presentation skills.• Maintain professionalism and flexibility in uncertain or stressful encounters.• Ability to complete root cause analysis and implement or develop recommendations for counter measure(s). COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better. Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. 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. Thank you for your interest at McCormick and time you invested in your application. Please note, all applications are being thoroughly reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and only selected candidates will be contacted.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Crew Leader (Production) Shift pattern: 3 on 3 off 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 • Lead an assigned Shift for packaging/processing line(s) or unit(s) with overall responsibility of safety, quality, and performance across the assigned shift. Ensure assigned area performs as expected by ensuring overall standards are maintained.• Provide coaching and development of team members and facilitate and encourage teamwork.• Set the direction of shift team and ensure overall performance of the department to meet objectives for safety, quality, process reliability, productivity, food safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service.• Assign responsibilities during the shift, plan crew structure and replacements, shift pattern, holidays.• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional improvement teams and other HPO (High Performance Organization)/ TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.• Ensure product meets standards by reviewing the compliance, the necessary means and equipment are available, functional, and safe.• Participate in or lead root cause analysis, including recommending and implementing resolutions.• Communicate daily with Team Managers & team to follow up on corrective action assignments.• Participate in onboarding and early development of team members.• Perform Technician job duties if needed.• Act as stand-in Team Manager if needed.• Coordinate shift activities that ensure safety, quality, and consistency to product/process.• Use HPO competencies to holds self and team accountable for following processes, standards and achieving results.• Facilitate DDS (Daily Direction Settings) meetings.• Facilitate and promote teamwork & team discussions.• Communicate effectively, orally/written, up, down and across the organization. CANDIDATE PROFILE • Previous Leadership and Manufacturing experience.• Understanding of manufacturing environment and how Plant performance impacts Supply Chain function, customers, and consumers.• Proven experience in problem solving, resolving minor mechanical and/or processing problems and making necessary adjustments.• Ability to provide daily direction and coaching/ conflict resolution.• Strong understanding of PDCA methodology.• Ability to facilitate and/or participate in problem-solving discussions with team or cross-functional teams• Strong coordination ability.• Knowledge of Office 365 & SAP or other enterprise resource planning tool.• Mechanical aptitude.• Presentation skills.• Maintain professionalism and flexibility in uncertain or stressful encounters.• Ability to complete root cause analysis and implement or develop recommendations for counter measure(s). COMPANY At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better. Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. 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. Thank you for your interest at McCormick and time you invested in your application. Please note, all applications are being thoroughly reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and only selected candidates will be contacted.
Join a forward-thinking company that delivers with integrity Redefine living standards in New Zealand with healthier homes About the company NK Windows stands as a prominent player in the evolving market of uPVC windows and doors in New Zealand, boasting a solid foundation established through strategic investments. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, NK Windows is poised for remarkable growth underpinned by its customer-driven business model. We pride ourselves on delivering reliability and quality outcomes, fostering customer loyalty, and building preference for NK Windows products. Our company culture emphasizes a forward-thinking approach, where we continuously anticipate future trends and identify emerging opportunities to stay ahead in the industry. At NK Windows, we prioritise the development of strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers. With a focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning, we are dedicated to achieving sustainable growth and maintaining our position as a leader in the market. About the opportunity The role of General Manager at NK Windows is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is passionate about driving business growth and success. Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our operations and ensuring that we're moving in the right direction according to our strategic plans. Provide support and guidance to our managers to help them make the best decisions for the company, whether it's about contracts or production. Helping them develop their skills and making sure their departments are running smoothly and efficiently. Build strong relationships with our key customers and suppliers, ensuring that we're meeting their needs and fostering long-term partnerships. In doing this the General Manager will; amongst other things: Manage NK Windows' operations profitably and prioritize growth in alignment with strategic plans. Drive sales success across all regions, ensuring targets are met and exceeded consistently. Offer leadership and guidance to develop efficient and growth-oriented business functions. Utilise lean manufacturing and emerging business technologies to strategically align resources and enhance competitiveness. Prepare and manage functions within approved guidelines, focusing on exceeding financial performance targets. Monitor compliance with key performance measures, fostering a culture of success and accountability. Seek new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows' overall position in the New Zealand market. Manage NK Windows' operations profitably and prioritize growth in alignment with strategic plans. Drive sales success across all regions, ensuring targets are met and exceeded consistently. Offer leadership and guidance to develop efficient and growth-oriented business functions. Utilise lean manufacturing and emerging business technologies to strategically align resources and enhance competitiveness. Prepare and manage functions within approved guidelines, focusing on exceeding financial performance targets. Monitor compliance with key performance measures, fostering a culture of success and accountability. Seek new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows' overall position in the New Zealand market. About you To be successful in this role of General Manager, you will demonstrate a passion for building better homes and have a blend of operational and entrepreneurial skills. You should possess strong financial acumen and be commercially savvy, with the ability to develop strategic plans and connect them with future visions. Experience within similar manufacturing, building, or construction industries is essential. Additionally, you will be a people-centric leader, capable of fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It's crucial that you act with integrity and respect everyone you interact with. Excellent communication skills, both in operational day-to-day conversations and strategic leadership, are a must, and you should be adept at building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Above all, you will be passionate about leading NK Windows to new heights of success and making a lasting impact on the company's growth journey. You will think about the bigger picture and look for new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows in the market. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the idea of leading a team to success, then this could be the perfect role for you! How to apply For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Kerry Ellis on Lead NK Windows to success as General Manager! Drive growth and innovate in this exciting role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Join a forward-thinking company that delivers with integrity Redefine living standards in New Zealand with healthier homes About the company NK Windows stands as a prominent player in the evolving market of uPVC windows and doors in New Zealand, boasting a solid foundation established through strategic investments. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, NK Windows is poised for remarkable growth underpinned by its customer-driven business model. We pride ourselves on delivering reliability and quality outcomes, fostering customer loyalty, and building preference for NK Windows products. Our company culture emphasizes a forward-thinking approach, where we continuously anticipate future trends and identify emerging opportunities to stay ahead in the industry. At NK Windows, we prioritise the development of strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers. With a focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning, we are dedicated to achieving sustainable growth and maintaining our position as a leader in the market. About the opportunity The role of General Manager at NK Windows is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is passionate about driving business growth and success. Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our operations and ensuring that we're moving in the right direction according to our strategic plans. Provide support and guidance to our managers to help them make the best decisions for the company, whether it's about contracts or production. Helping them develop their skills and making sure their departments are running smoothly and efficiently. Build strong relationships with our key customers and suppliers, ensuring that we're meeting their needs and fostering long-term partnerships. In doing this the General Manager will; amongst other things: Manage NK Windows' operations profitably and prioritize growth in alignment with strategic plans. Drive sales success across all regions, ensuring targets are met and exceeded consistently. Offer leadership and guidance to develop efficient and growth-oriented business functions. Utilise lean manufacturing and emerging business technologies to strategically align resources and enhance competitiveness. Prepare and manage functions within approved guidelines, focusing on exceeding financial performance targets. Monitor compliance with key performance measures, fostering a culture of success and accountability. Seek new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows' overall position in the New Zealand market. Manage NK Windows' operations profitably and prioritize growth in alignment with strategic plans. Drive sales success across all regions, ensuring targets are met and exceeded consistently. Offer leadership and guidance to develop efficient and growth-oriented business functions. Utilise lean manufacturing and emerging business technologies to strategically align resources and enhance competitiveness. Prepare and manage functions within approved guidelines, focusing on exceeding financial performance targets. Monitor compliance with key performance measures, fostering a culture of success and accountability. Seek new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows' overall position in the New Zealand market. About you To be successful in this role of General Manager, you will demonstrate a passion for building better homes and have a blend of operational and entrepreneurial skills. You should possess strong financial acumen and be commercially savvy, with the ability to develop strategic plans and connect them with future visions. Experience within similar manufacturing, building, or construction industries is essential. Additionally, you will be a people-centric leader, capable of fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It's crucial that you act with integrity and respect everyone you interact with. Excellent communication skills, both in operational day-to-day conversations and strategic leadership, are a must, and you should be adept at building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Above all, you will be passionate about leading NK Windows to new heights of success and making a lasting impact on the company's growth journey. You will think about the bigger picture and look for new opportunities to strengthen NK Windows in the market. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the idea of leading a team to success, then this could be the perfect role for you! How to apply For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Kerry Ellis on Lead NK Windows to success as General Manager! Drive growth and innovate in this exciting role.
AWE is currently looking for a Project Planner with Primavera P6 experience to support a unique international project. As a P6 Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams in some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will support the delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents. Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews. Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines. Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues. Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of project members. Supporting the development of the Assistant Planners. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from 35,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
AWE is currently looking for a Project Planner with Primavera P6 experience to support a unique international project. As a P6 Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams in some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will support the delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents. Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews. Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines. Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues. Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of project members. Supporting the development of the Assistant Planners. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from 35,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL. What you'll be doing SHIFT - 6pm to 2am / Tues to Sat Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the SHE culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that strong communication and information flows are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. A good standard of education is critical; excellent literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Advanced Food Hygiene Accreditation HACCP Level 3 Qualification Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL. What you'll be doing SHIFT - 6pm to 2am / Tues to Sat Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the SHE culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that strong communication and information flows are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. A good standard of education is critical; excellent literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Advanced Food Hygiene Accreditation HACCP Level 3 Qualification Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
New Malden, Surrey
A globally recognised Defence client of ours is currently looking for a Work Package/Portfolio Manager to join their expanding team based in London. The right candidate will have a background in managing complex projects within a Networking/Infrastructure environment. Day-to-day duties include: * Manage the Shared Infrastructure Networks Team on a daily basis. Responsible for all financial aspects, assignment of tasks, tracking and reporting on activities * Responsible for financial tracking and reporting of activities being undertaken by the team * Management of team resources and forward planning. The role will require management of resources within a Matrix organisation, with conflicting needs and timescales * Supporting the production of training plans, running performance and development reviews and overseeing the general development of members of the team * Support the project technical leads in each area with what they require, helping to define the strategy and way ahead * Liaison with the customer and other teams within the projects to achieve the completion of the projects to time and budget Your skills and experiences should include: * Team leader experience within a Network Engineering or IT discipline is essential * Ability to manage complex issues for multiple concurrent projects balancing the needs and priorities of each project against the others * Knowledge of Cisco & Juniper Technologies would be ideal Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
A globally recognised Defence client of ours is currently looking for a Work Package/Portfolio Manager to join their expanding team based in London. The right candidate will have a background in managing complex projects within a Networking/Infrastructure environment. Day-to-day duties include: * Manage the Shared Infrastructure Networks Team on a daily basis. Responsible for all financial aspects, assignment of tasks, tracking and reporting on activities * Responsible for financial tracking and reporting of activities being undertaken by the team * Management of team resources and forward planning. The role will require management of resources within a Matrix organisation, with conflicting needs and timescales * Supporting the production of training plans, running performance and development reviews and overseeing the general development of members of the team * Support the project technical leads in each area with what they require, helping to define the strategy and way ahead * Liaison with the customer and other teams within the projects to achieve the completion of the projects to time and budget Your skills and experiences should include: * Team leader experience within a Network Engineering or IT discipline is essential * Ability to manage complex issues for multiple concurrent projects balancing the needs and priorities of each project against the others * Knowledge of Cisco & Juniper Technologies would be ideal Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Industrialisation Manager to join our dynamic team in the field of electrical test and installation, specifically focusing on radar systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and have extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role will involve overseeing the technical transfer of industrialization processes, ensuring efficient production methods, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Industrialisation Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for the industrialisation of radar systems production, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing product quality. Lean Manufacturing Implementation : Utilize lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency. Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to drive operational excellence. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Leverage MES systems to monitor production performance, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate with IT and operations teams to optimize MES functionality and integration. Process Optimization: Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with quality standards. New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead the industrialisation efforts for new radar system products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production, technical transfer from our sister company and Develop manufacturing plans, process documentation, and training materials for NPI projects. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to optimize component sourcing, lead times, and quality. Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and implement supplier development initiatives as needed. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process. Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to industrialisation teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Mentor team members and develop talent to support long-term organisational growth. Qualifications: Proven experience in industrialization or manufacturing engineering roles within the electrical/electronics industry, preferably in radar systems or similar high-tech products. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping). Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and drive results. Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements for electrical/electronic products. Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence in manufacturing operations.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
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 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Industrialisation Manager to join our dynamic team in the field of electrical test and installation, specifically focusing on radar systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and have extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role will involve overseeing the technical transfer of industrialization processes, ensuring efficient production methods, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Industrialisation Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for the industrialisation of radar systems production, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing product quality. Lean Manufacturing Implementation : Utilize lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency. Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to drive operational excellence. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): Leverage MES systems to monitor production performance, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate with IT and operations teams to optimize MES functionality and integration. Process Optimization: Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with quality standards. New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead the industrialisation efforts for new radar system products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production, technical transfer from our sister company and Develop manufacturing plans, process documentation, and training materials for NPI projects. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to optimize component sourcing, lead times, and quality. Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and implement supplier development initiatives as needed. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process. Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to industrialisation teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Mentor team members and develop talent to support long-term organisational growth. Qualifications: Proven experience in industrialization or manufacturing engineering roles within the electrical/electronics industry, preferably in radar systems or similar high-tech products. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping). Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and drive results. Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements for electrical/electronic products. Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence in manufacturing operations.
LIFE AT SATALIA As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation, and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. We build technologies that radically improve the operational efficiency, customer and employee satisfaction of our clients, like PwC, DFS, Woolworths, Mondelez, and WPP by providing cutting edge product development and bespoke AI services. We are part of VML Commerce & Technology and the flagship AI company of WPP Plc - the largest advertising, creative media, and commerce company in the world. THE ROLE We are currently on the search for an FP&A Manager, reporting to the Head of FP&A with direct exposure to senior leadership at both the Satalia and WPP levels. Serving as an integral member of the Finance team, the FP&A Manager is a highly visible role and will be instrumental in enabling Satalia's financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and analytics tools and processes to support the organisation's strategic goals and provide analytical insight to drive commercial decisions. This role is a blend of traditional FP&A duties where we leverage defined workflows and processes (which of course you will play a big role in) but also plenty of exposure into ad-hoc projects including but not limited to analytics, operations, commercial strategy, integration, and many more areas where you can make a huge impact and continually challenge yourself! The FP&A team, although relatively new, has a core objective to assist Satalia in enabling effective decision making, with the aim of creating long-term customer and company value. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about various operations within Satalia and the WPP network, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of mandates. You will be able to add value immediately, grasp the big picture, and develop versatile business and finance skills that you can leverage in your career. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Support the end-to-end business and strategic planning cycle for Satalia Provide oversight in managing the P&L and be the key finance contact in conducting analysis to inform key decisions such as resource/capital allocation across lines of business, pricing strategies, new business initiatives, and the evaluation of significant operation contracts Assist with financial modelling exercises to deep dive into key business trends and performance drivers to provide new insights and influence strategy Oversee the production of Monthly and Quarterly results pack for all stakeholders, incorporating financial and operational information and commentary Lead and iterate on profitability reporting by client, project, and business unit with the goal of providing financial transparency to leadership Own the monthly process around revenue recognition, ensuring there is sufficient documentation and tracking performance against plan Identify, implement, and track relevant KPIs that inform the business on key trends Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Satalia/VML/WPP to drive a deeper understanding of our business model and levers across the organisation Various Ad-hoc projects including but not limited to: R&D Tax Incentive process Supporting the process of transactional finance integration with WPP Plc Supporting the annual audit and fulfilling SoX controls data requests Work with the broader finance team to accelerate the maturity of financial processes and administration eg) interco agreements, invoicing, supplier management The focus of the role will gradually evolve as the needs of the business evolve. As the organisation increases in size and complexity, the FP&A function will be bolstered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 4+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance or FP&A role within a scaling organisation, or professional services experience viewed favourably Preferably a Qualified Chartered Accountant, or equivalent eg) CFA, MBA Able to operate in a rapidly growing and scaling business, comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and can strike a balance between speed and accuracy A great communicator who can effectively articulate findings and isn't afraid to ask challenging questions Naturally inquisitive with a keen eye for detail, along with a high aptitude in collecting, analysing, and synthesising data to draw actionable insights High degree of conversancy in MS Excel / GSheets and keen to use your abilities to enable more analytical depth around business performance Collaborative in nature and able to work hand-in-hand with various functions, whilst balance multiple changing priorities pertaining to multiple cross-functional agendas Flexibility and openness to wearing multiple hats with a proactive desire to add value and improve existing processes to help scale up an AI / Tech company WE OFFER Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself Benefits - Private Health insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension Remote working - cafe , bedroom, beach - wherever works Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well By applying to Satalia you are expressly giving your consent for the collection and use of your information as described within our Satalia Recruitment Privacy Policy.Good luck!
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
LIFE AT SATALIA As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation, and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. We build technologies that radically improve the operational efficiency, customer and employee satisfaction of our clients, like PwC, DFS, Woolworths, Mondelez, and WPP by providing cutting edge product development and bespoke AI services. We are part of VML Commerce & Technology and the flagship AI company of WPP Plc - the largest advertising, creative media, and commerce company in the world. THE ROLE We are currently on the search for an FP&A Manager, reporting to the Head of FP&A with direct exposure to senior leadership at both the Satalia and WPP levels. Serving as an integral member of the Finance team, the FP&A Manager is a highly visible role and will be instrumental in enabling Satalia's financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and analytics tools and processes to support the organisation's strategic goals and provide analytical insight to drive commercial decisions. This role is a blend of traditional FP&A duties where we leverage defined workflows and processes (which of course you will play a big role in) but also plenty of exposure into ad-hoc projects including but not limited to analytics, operations, commercial strategy, integration, and many more areas where you can make a huge impact and continually challenge yourself! The FP&A team, although relatively new, has a core objective to assist Satalia in enabling effective decision making, with the aim of creating long-term customer and company value. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about various operations within Satalia and the WPP network, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of mandates. You will be able to add value immediately, grasp the big picture, and develop versatile business and finance skills that you can leverage in your career. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Support the end-to-end business and strategic planning cycle for Satalia Provide oversight in managing the P&L and be the key finance contact in conducting analysis to inform key decisions such as resource/capital allocation across lines of business, pricing strategies, new business initiatives, and the evaluation of significant operation contracts Assist with financial modelling exercises to deep dive into key business trends and performance drivers to provide new insights and influence strategy Oversee the production of Monthly and Quarterly results pack for all stakeholders, incorporating financial and operational information and commentary Lead and iterate on profitability reporting by client, project, and business unit with the goal of providing financial transparency to leadership Own the monthly process around revenue recognition, ensuring there is sufficient documentation and tracking performance against plan Identify, implement, and track relevant KPIs that inform the business on key trends Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Satalia/VML/WPP to drive a deeper understanding of our business model and levers across the organisation Various Ad-hoc projects including but not limited to: R&D Tax Incentive process Supporting the process of transactional finance integration with WPP Plc Supporting the annual audit and fulfilling SoX controls data requests Work with the broader finance team to accelerate the maturity of financial processes and administration eg) interco agreements, invoicing, supplier management The focus of the role will gradually evolve as the needs of the business evolve. As the organisation increases in size and complexity, the FP&A function will be bolstered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 4+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance or FP&A role within a scaling organisation, or professional services experience viewed favourably Preferably a Qualified Chartered Accountant, or equivalent eg) CFA, MBA Able to operate in a rapidly growing and scaling business, comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and can strike a balance between speed and accuracy A great communicator who can effectively articulate findings and isn't afraid to ask challenging questions Naturally inquisitive with a keen eye for detail, along with a high aptitude in collecting, analysing, and synthesising data to draw actionable insights High degree of conversancy in MS Excel / GSheets and keen to use your abilities to enable more analytical depth around business performance Collaborative in nature and able to work hand-in-hand with various functions, whilst balance multiple changing priorities pertaining to multiple cross-functional agendas Flexibility and openness to wearing multiple hats with a proactive desire to add value and improve existing processes to help scale up an AI / Tech company WE OFFER Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself Benefits - Private Health insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension Remote working - cafe , bedroom, beach - wherever works Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well By applying to Satalia you are expressly giving your consent for the collection and use of your information as described within our Satalia Recruitment Privacy Policy.Good luck!