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My Edinburgh-based client is one of Scotlands oldest and largest Scotch whisky producers. The production of grain spirit also creates valuable by-products which are sold on to farming and the carbonated drinks sector.

This is an oppotunity to join a modern company founded on traditional values. The company-wide focus on Continuous Improvement is encompassed in their core values and culture. Professional development is supported and encouraged, enabling individuals to thrive within the business. The focus of this role is to support, develop and deliver Continuous Improvement initiatives within an environment characterized by high levels of production.

 The Feeds Plant CI Lead will:

• Nominate and select aspects of the production activity for focussed improvement efforts with an emphasis on achieving sustained benefit.
• Lead activity to embed a company culture characterised by high levels of production performance characterised by empowerment and local decision making.
• Lead lean activities e.g. 5S, Kaizen activities, Six Sigma Investigate and implement new process standards, releases, and analysis.
• Work closely with the Production Team Leader in respect to non-routine tasks.
• Maintaining legislative and any applicable technical knowledge.
• Maintaining individual CPD as part of any professional body membership(s).

 Knowledge, skills & behavious:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Approachable, enthusiastic, proactive.
• Ability to achieve targets under pressure whilst managing conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated effective systematic problem solving skills.
• A positive attitude with the desire to expand their skill set.
• Degree educated prefferred

07 September 2020

10 September 2020

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My client is a world leading business in the development of communication networks at infrastructure level from their two sites in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The company designs, develops and manufactures products for a global customer base and has a strong reputation for delivering excellent results.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation, initially focusing on Master Planning/Scheduling for the UK Business, but with an opportunity to expand the position in the future to cover all manufacturing sites.

The role will ensure that planning and delivery maximises efficiency, load and capacity, cost management and customer satisfaction. Reporting directly to the CTO, this position is central to the business and as a core member of the operations team, the position plays an important role in meeting production targets and will identify process, plan or line issues and any other tasking associated with the meeting of production requirements.

This role will suit candidates who are used to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, who are confident in prioritising workloads and adapting workload with changing business demands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced, growing business and to build a successful career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop local production plans along with the relevant business stakeholders
• Maintaining and assisting in the running of the master production schedule by adhering to job start and completion dates
• Assisting in defining and implementing balanced production plans & leveled schedules
• Weekly reporting of KPI metrics showing volume of work and delays – highlighting key areas for improvement
• Support the SIOP process by developing and producing accurate forecasts
• Develop and maintain reports, helping to identify where the business can improve
• Serve as the day-to-day interface for supply planning, to manage change and balance supply and demand
• Assist in the resolution of issues to achieve Demand & Supply plans

Role Requirements:

• Experience in a planning/scheduling role within a manufacturing environment
• High level of computer literacy, experience with MS Office & ERP systems
• Understanding of MRP systems

07 September 2020

10 September 2020