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British Sugar is the UK's leading sugar supplier and one of the most efficient manufacturers in Europe. The company forms part of AB Sugar, one of the largest sugar producers in the world.
Time and again, visitors to our operations are struck by the size, scope and success of our business.
We believe the key to British Sugar's success is our people.
Main Scope of Role
To continually improve the factory performance effectively managed to ensure that Safety, Quality, Environment and Throughput are delivered through management and development of the site Experion Process control system.
Key Result Areas
Ensure standards are met in the following areas, understanding the requirements of the business management system:
Safety
Food safety
Quality
Environment
Housekeeping and orderliness
Experion conversion
ASM Graphic conversion
Experion standards
Document As Built
Alarm conversions
CMAC replacement
AB PLC replacement
LM PLC replacement
Phoenix graphics
Co-ordinate site wide ASM Graphic conversion
C300 replacement of HPMs
Bigger Continuous Improvement projects
FDS definition through to commissioning
Experion System owner
Demonstrate responsibility for the Control infrastructure including Radiological Protection Supervisor duties to agreed objectives or targets of areas within area of accountability including:
Beet End
Sugar End
Animal Feed
Combined Heat & Power Plants
Bio Ethanol
Phoenix
Manage projects from control infrastructure capital program and resulting Control Code of Practice due diligence.
Manage the performance of the team conducting reviews as set by the business calendar to help team members reach their potential using a coaching and mentoring style:
Values Performance Discussions
Learning and development plan
Develop flexibility in the team to ensure cover is available
Provide Health & Safety leadership and be accountable for delivery of all elements of health & safety within area of responsibility.
Understands significant hazards within area of responsibility and ensures management of associated risks in accordance with company procedures.
Ensures team members are suitably trained and competent to carry out the tasks required of them safely and effectively.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment
Extensive working knowledge of the ECOP and CCOP
Extensive knowledge of Honeywell Experion control system
Good technical knowledge of PLC systems and the existing installed Honeywell control system
Performance management of technical team
Experience of owning/running budgets and cash flow
IT Skills - Microsoft packages, database packages
Analytical thinking and ability to communicate technical issues up to board level in an understandable way
Competence to all British Sugar standards as agreed by line manager
Management Fundamentals
IOSH Managing Safely essential, Nebosh desirable
Electrical Engineer degree / Control Engineering degree or similar
Personal Attributes
Principled with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels of the business
Leadership demonstrated through people management
Strong problem solving capability
High degree of credibility with excellent communications capability at all levels of the business
Tenacity / drive / ambition
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Working on electro-mechanical products with the emphasis on manufactured parts and assemblies.
Drives New Product development projects from concept to production
Develops and maintains robust, cost efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices. Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.
Pro-actively drive problem solving through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) using Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) & Eaton Quality System (EQS) tools.
Promotes culture of continuous improvement and understands lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations.
Implements methods and practices to reduce process variation. Demonstrates ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies. Understands application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
Drives concurrent engineering efforts, critical design reviews, Design For Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as growth opportunities.
Acts as manufacturing liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
Working with the operations teams in the composition of Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies as required.
Working with the leadership team and others in performing work load analysis and resources optimization. Extracts data from ERP systems as needed.
Communicates vision of organization via verbal communication and actions.
Will take project management responsibility for key business or process development projects.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)
HNC Mechanical Engineering
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Our client has a permanent and full time post for a Mechanical Design Engineer reporting to the Technical Director.
The successful candidate will work within a small cross-functional team developing electronic pressure sensors for pneumatic and hydraulic applications using highly advanced strain gauge technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for new product design and developing the existing product portfolio.
This position requires:-
" A minimum Upper 2nd Class degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
" Proven experience in SolidWorks and other design/drafting software
" Drawing office skills (change control / document control / product approval)
" Proven experience in high-volume product design and associated process tooling
" Project management from end-customer through productionisation to deliver highly robust, low-cost and quality driven solutions in tight time-frames.
" Good communication skills - liaising with sales teams, customers and suppliers
" "6-sigma" design techniques
" Creativity
" Experience in plastic mould-flow is advantageous
Above all, a positive and enthusiastic personality is absolutely crucial alongside the ability to be flexible, hardworking and willing to learn new skills.
Overseas customer and supplier visits may occasionally be required but are not the 'norm'. The position requires a driving license and valid passport to all countries
The salary will be £32k - £35k depending on qualifications and experience.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
JOB TITLE: QUALITY & INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANAGER
REPORTS TO: HSEQ MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE
To actively manage and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance process, drive quality improvements throughout the business and act as the primary customer quality interface for our client. To oversee the Integrated Management System (IMS), identifying and implementing improvements to maximise operational efficiency. To act as an effective member of the HSEQ team and undertake general HSEQ duties as and when required.
DIMENSIONS
Group Turnover: £180m
Company Employees: Approx. 620 (270 in UK)
This role is required to interact with all levels of the (Executive, R&D, Businesses, Operations, Global Sites) and also directly communicate with customers and the relevant authorities on Quality Assurance and customer complaint processes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
" To own and be fully accountable for the UK Quality Assurance and ISO 9001 Accreditation process and the IMS system overall (including 1st Tier Manual and Internal Audit Program).
" To effectively manage quality processes - set and report quality objectives, plan and coordinate external, supplier and internal audits, track corrective actions and undertake quality costing programmes to prioritise and drive improvement.
" To maintain the IMS, IMS Index and associated policies and procedures, and arrange bi-annual reviews to identify and implement improvements and revisions.
" To own the UK complaints process, manage internal and external participant responsibilities and ensure all data collection systems are fully functioning.
" To proactively promote the Quality and IMS agenda at all times, actively participate in cross functional Partnership meetings to gain stakeholder agreement, and liaise closely with the QC function to raise quality standards.
" To provide legal compliance input for ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 processes and support Lean implementation through process and value stream mapping.
" To deputise for the HSEQ Manager as and when required, support HSE programmes and undertake other HSEQ duties as reasonably required to cover staffing needs.
" To perform any other tasks reasonably requested to meet business objectives.
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Essential
" A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
" Significant Quality Management experience, with detailed knowledge and practical experience of Quality techniques (i.e. Lean, 6 Sigma).
" Experience in devising and effectively managing Integrated Management systems.
" Understanding of polymer/resin or similar manufacturing processes.
" Knowledge of HS&E processes and legislation.
" Proficient communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to deal professionally and effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels.
" Evidence of prior effective involvement in cross functional business teams.
" Proven ability to prioritise and organise a demanding workload, adapting to fit the changing needs of the business.
" Quality conscious and methodical approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.
" PC and Internet proficient, able to use a variety of computer packages to a high standard.
" Strong integrity and personal ethics aligned to the clients values.
Desirable
" Experience of working in the chemical manufacturing industry.
" Ability to manage and motivate cross functional project teams.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Our client is a common trusteeship enterprise. The incumbent needs to adhere to and promote the Commonwealth and Company values of Fairness, Responsibility, Team Work and Commitment, and take a leading part in promoting their positive development in balance with the economic performance of the Company in the long term.
Candidates ideally need to have a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, along with significant experience in a Quality Manager role with practical experience of quality processes such as Lean and 6 Sigma and IMS management experience. An understanding of polymer or resin manufacturing processes and general HSE knowledge is essential. We are looking for a self motivated, dynamic individual to promote the quality agenda. The role holder needs to be able to engage with audiences from manufacturing operatives to board members and therefore must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt their approach to suit the audience. Strong persuasion and negotiation skills are also essential in order to gain employee / management support for proposed quality process improvements.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
