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10159 International Sales Director. P&L responsibility for the International Operation of Diamond Chain, promotion of its power transmission & associated products, globally. Increase market share of the core business through Distribution, OEM & FC industrial sectors. Oversee the day to day sales, warehouse & administrative aspects of  operations & report to the board against budgets & strategic objectives. Primary Objectives:  Strategic planning & implementation of the global sales objectives for Diamond Chain (increase market share of core product to 20% by 2010). Development of  existing & new distribution supply routes through Europe, Eurasia, Asia, Australasia, South Africa & South America.  Achievements: Restructure of the International business (sales, customer service & warehousing). Introduction of a ‘new’ core  product for High Performance British Standard. Increased International Distribution supply routes into new countries/regions. Sales & profitability improved – highest sales figures for business since the Operation opened in 1999. Margins increased from 35% to 60% (gross), on core BS range. Increased total sales by 16% in f.y. 2007. Package: * * * * * * NR SF CM EX

 

10160 A world class manufacturing professional with academic credentials (Cranfield Manufacturing Management.) and manufacturing excellence delivery in leading high volume FMCG food and drinks businesses (Greencore, Geest, Finlays Drinks). A track record of enhancing performance and quality by building and leading teams to world class manufacturing standards, through the implementation of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques. Using lean processes to achieve 220K units (tea bags) per minute and 400K unit per 24 hour period in quiche production, £7 Million invested in new equipment paid for in savings by implementing lean manufacturing; culture change, OEE, cellular manufacturing and lean methodology, 90% OEE an increase of over 35%. In Aerospace: 600% reduction in the total fitting time of heat shields from 4 days to 5 hours with a cost saving of £39000 per year, £120 Million increase in turnover, initiated through a Kaizen by re-designing the airbus shop to increase build by 2 sets per week. Package: * * * * * NR CM

 

10161  Financial Controller . Turnover £40m 93 Employees. Financial controller at an internet sales equipment retail company based in Norwich. Two other accountants assisting him in covering all accounting functions including payroll and was also involved in some non accounting functions as part of the Norwich site management team. Using Sage accounting software he was responsible for monthly reports, year-end accounts, budgets and filing VAT returns etc. Package: * * * * NR

 

10162 Quality Assurance Leader. Working within an organisation that specialise in cementitious flooring, ensuring finished product quality is of an exceptionally high standard as well as controlled. Responsible for the quality business management system and to ensure that it was adhered to in all departments and met the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 at all times.  Also product testing specifications, test methods, equipment calibration, non-conformance reporting, designing instruction sheets, forms and associated documents for all departments. Testing raw materials, preparing and performing audits, nonconforming product investigation, customer complaints and supplier concerns were all part of daily roll, also preparing for and chairing meetings along with ensuring the day to day running of the business is in line with the company’s quality business manual. Assisted in the re-writing of the quality business management system to ISO 9001:2000 standards and ensured that the company gained this certificate after the first assessment visit. Attended a number of courses during employment including- Auditing, ISO 9001:2000 and Business Process, Approved Plant Operator Training and Manual Handling & Lifting, C.O.S.H.H and P.P.E training and Basic First Aid (module VI).  Package: * * * SF CM

 

10163 Stockbroker/Financial Advisor. 4 months intensive home study to achieve qualifications. Prospecting by way of ‘door knocking’ to reach 980 prospects on database to date. Achieving CAS. Advisory role involving the sales of Shares, Bonds, Gilts, Personal Pensions, Protection, Unit Trusts and Investment Bonds. Helping people plan for retirement, IHT planning, Long term care needs, business protection and general wealth management.  Continue to develop skills and qualifications. Continue to build on prospect base. Running own individual branch for the company. Package: * * * * NR

 

10165 Genuinely outstanding Personal Assistant moving to the area. Organise and maintain an effective electronic diary management. Management of Executive meetings including agenda, briefing pack, tracking of actions and providing updates to and on behalf of Head of Department. Management of ad hoc projects on behalf of the Head of Department. Prepare a wide range of documents/correspondence, sometimes of a non-routine and confidential nature, using Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Lotus notes. Arrange travel and accommodation for the Head of Department and his senior management team. Deal with daily incoming correspondence, making sure it is logged and dealt with in an efficient and professional manner. Prepare reports for the Merseyside Police Authority and other meetings, having ensured that all deadlines were met in a timely manner. Deal with administrative procedures ensuring that they are undertaken effectively and efficiently, including, updating personnel records, recording and monitoring annual leave and sickness.  Acting as the point of contact for the department when reporting sickness and ensuring that regular contact is maintained with staff on sickness absence. Package: * * NR

 

10166 Facilities Manager for Motorola Cambridge. Working for Jones Lang LaSalle who specialise in delivering comprehensive facility management services to corporate clients. Dedicated to achieving outstanding quantifiable results, by setting targets, monitoring activity and tracking performance. Responsible for the overall management of 9 direct staff and a number of contracted staff providing a comprehensive range of services to 4 buildings across one site equating 94,000 sq ft in area. Work closely with 4 main contract managers who supply the majority of services provided to the site, meeting monthly to achieve agreed SLA’s. Set annual budgets and ensure financial targets set are achieved. Assessment of contractors risk assessments and method statements. Manage all soft and hard service performance including achievement of KPI, reporting any failures in a weekly operational report. Client liaison through planned monthly meetings and when queries arise. Carry out a number of monthly inspections, service and Health & Safety audits. Package: * * * CM NR SF

 

10168 New Business Sales Executive looking for a position within a company which is looking to maximise on its existing customer base and new sales pipelines. By utilising her successful sales achievements and experience to date she will demonstrate her capability in situations requiring a consultative approach and all aspects involving presentation delivery, client facing sales-cycle development whilst maintaining the necessary drive to win new business. Self-motivated, enthusiastic sales professional and team player who has combined a strategic sales approach with commercial awareness of the business-to-business sector. Eight year's proven success in full consultative sales of providing converged, telecoms and managed service solution. Has the ability to understand business concepts and can identify customer needs. Inspired individual who can prioritise and fully meet the demands of a heavy workload, whilst being meticulous and maintaining a high standard of work. Package: * * * NR SF

 

10169 A professionally qualified, dynamic & highly experienced Commercial Manager with an outstanding track record of over-delivering against plan in a variety of business sectors; a strategic & visionary manager, who has acquired an impressive ability to inspire, galvanise & retain successful teams throughout a progressive career. 18 month Interim role reporting directly to the owners in the catering equipment hire sector. Employed to commercially evaluate & review the business as a whole & provide a 5 year strategic business plan to grow turnover by 5% L4L year on year, & to manage the day to day running of CMA. Increased net profit from 8% to 15% in first 6 months. Developed strategic business plans to deliver profits in excess of company targets yr on yr. Full P&L responsibility and accountability for the company. Project manager for acquisition & integration of major competitors business. Acquired competitors business creating synergy savings of over £190,000 p.a. Designed & implemented streamlined logistic processes to generate savings of over 23%. Commissioned new web site and implemented e-commerce based telesales systems. Package: * * * * * * NR SF

 

10170 Property Administrator heading up Residential Lettings and Commercial Property Management in Norwich office.  Liaising with department heads periodically to discuss progress, new targets and initiatives.  Residential Lettings. Advertising, letting and management of inner city properties: Rent reviews, renewals, re-letting, deposits, check-ins, check-outs, new tenancies, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, contractor co-ordination, developing maintenance procedures to comply with legislation. Commercial Property Management . Day to day management and maintenance of  a large number of multi let inner city offices and two industrial estates: Licenses for alteration, leases, insurance renewals, Health and Safety, Fire Safety and DDA, client reports, inspections, refurbishment and repairs.  Package: * * * * NR

 

10172 Time-qualified ACA accountant with three years of experience at top 50 accountancy firms. Wishes  to a find a role that will allow him to use the skills and experience that he has gained. Participation in audits of companies, charities and pension schemes. Analytical review of financial information. Proof-reading and editing written and numerical information. Assisting junior members of staff. Package: * * SF NR

 

10175 UK Sales Manager. Managing a team of 14 sales people including a national accounts manager and a regional sales manager. Responsible for all activities of field sales management from recruitment, training, to car fleet management and disciplinary matters. Full control of P&L management, Forecasting and promotional activities with a sales turnover of over £20 million per year. Managing all nationwide and corporate accounts for the business including T J Hughes, Co-Op, TX Maxx, Morrison’s, House of Frazer and Staples. Managing all buying groups including CIH, BHF, AIS, Unimer and Home hardware. Responsible for opening new distribution channels for the companies own brand of electrical products. Package: * * * * SF NR EX CM

 

10176 Engineering Project Manager. Experience in Oil and Gas equipment Project Management, Precision Technology Manufacturing and Assembly Management and planning, Special Project and Waste Management and Containment Solution experience. Proven record of increasing output and quality in a fast paced, high technology industry. Experience in managing staff levels of 20 individuals. Extensive experience in production and project planning using both MRP and ERP systems along with extensive use of MS Project and MS Excel for resource allocation and planning. Holding Commercial responsibility and coordination of a large number of high value client projects. Diverse experience in varying areas of industry. Innovative approach has lead to process and organizational structure improvements accomplished in all departments managed. Working to and ensuring products and projects meet strict technical standards and deadlines. Working within BS EN ISO9001 quality and current HSE systems. Up to date working experience, extensively using software such as; MS project 2007, Excel 2007, Word 2007, Outlook 2007, Visio 2007 and PowerPoint.  AutoCAD 2008, Fourth Shift MRP systems, Microsoft AX ERP system and Lotus notes. Excellent skills in assembly in high technology industries. Package: POA NR CM

 

10177  A mature, commercially aware Sales and Marketing Director with current major multiple account experience. Used to formulating and implementing highly developed strategic growth plans. Demonstrable ability to initiate and manage change. An experienced team leader and man manager. Total responsibility for sales and marketing. Personally managed every major UK retailer.   Also managed the Wholesale sector through a team of sales agents. Control of marketing spend to ensure “best value” for product re-launches, advertising and new product development. Maintained national retail distribution of key brands for over 8 years. Gained new listings and opened new accounts such as The Co-op, Aldi, and Wm Morrisons. Launched new products. Managed production and factory personnel when required.  Package: * * * * * * * NR SF CM

 

10178 Experienced Office Equipment Engineer with specific expertise in Toshiba photocopiers and fax machines.  Regular training courses taken and passed. Certificates available if required. Able to work on own initiative as part of a team or alone. 40 years driving experience. Reliable, conscientious worker who takes pride in completing tasks to a high standard. Possesses good communication skills both oral and written.  Has basic computer skills. Flexible worker willing to undertake wide range of duties. Package: * * NR

 

10180 Specification & Production Planning Manager. Manages the day to day running of the Production Specification and Planning team within the company. The team is responsible for the data entry of all in-house produced products, selecting the correct materials and production methods for every order. Her job role involves scheduling the timings of every in-house produced order and it is hisresponsibility to ensure a well planned production schedule for the factory. Key strengths are her ability to learn quickly and her attention to detail. Microsoft Office – she has a very good knowledge of using Excel, Outlook and Word and also have a basic knowledge of Powerpoint. Goldmine and M1 customer and order database. Basic knowledge of Sage Accounting. Package: * * NR

 

10181 Fully CIPD qualified with a degree in HR and over 8 years generalist HR experience in the Finance, Motor Trade and Food Retail sectors.  Experience includes performance management, providing Employment Legislation advice for Managers as well as being involved in Disciplinary Hearings, Grievances, Redundancy Consultations, Policy Development, TUPE transfers, Recruitment and Tribunals. Package: * * * * NR

 

10182 Quality Control and Quality Assurance Manager with an Engineering, Manufacturing and Electronics background. Coping well under pressure and welcoming responsibility, taking pride in his work and able to meet deadlines and schedules, level headed with practical problem solving skills, approachable, caring, honest and fair. Comfortable to lead others and keen to learn new skills. Certified First Aider. IOSH Health and Safety Certified. Full clean driving license. Punctual, organised with good time management. Confident, professional and respectful communicator at all levels. Computer Literate (advanced level). Certified by BSI for Auditing to ISO 9001. Computer Aided Design (Autocad Level 2). CMM Programming and Data Processing (Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology). Certified for Welding Inspection (The Welding Institute). Recently completed a Strategic Sales Course. Certified to set Power Presses. Licensed to drive Fork Trucks. With experience in the Aircraft, Automotive, Defence, Pharmaceutical and Sub Contract fields, his responsibilities have included Inspection with traditional instruments and various Co-ordinate Measuring Machines, preparing reports, ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, Gauge R&R studies, managing the QMS, Inspection staff, internal and external audits and measuring performance against key point indicators. Package: * * * EX SF NR

 

10184 Trust Manager.  Review and approve annual trust and company accounts including review bookkeeping. Complete annual reviews of files and records for trusts and companies; deal with and resolve any issues raised in A/Rs.

Communicate with clients; beneficiaries; bankers; investment advisors; lawyers; accountants; tax advisors; property agents on the telephone, in writing and at meetings; make capital and income distributions; review investment portfolio valuations and take any appropriate action; deal with property transactions (as below); set up and close down trusts by a number of different means; deal with contentious trust issues (as below). Deal with property management, including: rental income collection; dealing with tenants; appointing letting and managing agents; overseeing property repairs and redevelopment, including obtaining licences to alter from landlords etc when appropriate.  Deal with property sales and purchases, including: appointing solicitors; surveyors; mortgage bankers; managing and letting agents; review reports on title; surveys; lease agreements; sale and purchase agreements; arrange necessary insurance coverage. In relation to a convoluted pension trust structure - reviewed trust deed and rules, and previous advice; presented legal department and external lawyers with recommendations; advised client and advisor; implemented old trust closure and new structure set-up. Cleared massive inherited accounts for review backlog; resolved contentious trust issue, as described above; retained a number of client engagements which were going when he joined. Package: * * NR SF

 

10185 A qualified and experienced audio/visual installation and data network installation engineer with working knowledge of the installation and testing of the installed equipment. An extremely responsible, dedicated, self motivated and well organized individual that is adaptable to change and is able to employ his own initiative whilst working in any capacity within a team or individually. Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels. Lead and motivate small teams and individuals. Work to deadlines using time management and by prioritizing workloads. A competent and experienced engineer in many disciplines. Carry out diagnostic evaluations, analyze and rectify faults methodically. Endure long working hours, if necessary, to achieve the required outcome. Puts the customer’s requirements before anything else. Package: * NR

 

10186 Manufacturing Support Manager. An efficient, proactive and experienced Manager with a progressive background in the Food Industry, who demonstrates the ability to consistently deliver results by establishing strong business relationships with internal and external customers. Proven track record as effective workforce team builder and leader who can achieve results with and through others. Reporting to the Manufacturing General Manager, with a direct team of two Production Managers and seven Line Leaders, with a workforce of 170 employees on various shift patterns. Total weekly volumes in excess of 230 tonnes of both fresh / frozen, battered / breaded Turkey and Chicken products. Total site turnover circa £60m per annum. Facilitated efficient short and long-term effective operation of the Meal Centre production facility.  Project managed the Meal Centre category; significantly contributing towards major manufacturing capital projects and ensuring the on time, cost effectiveness / compliance of all projects undertaken. Dealt with financial aspects of processing with responsibility for site overhead accounts as well as ensuring that the Company’s yields and operational standards were closely monitored and maintained. Oversaw the site Engineering, Technical and Personnel issues. Ensured Quality, Environmental / Health & Safety standards where achieved and complied with current legislative requirements. Ensured compliance and built professional relationships by conducting informative customer, PR and government body site visits. Project managed all Marketing and Commercial projects and worked closely with the Engineering and Production teams to ensure cost and on time compliance of all major manufacturing capital projects. Package: * * * NR SF

 

10187 An experienced and accomplished Sales Professional used to exceeding the expectations of her employer and delighting her clients. She has a strong belief that a talent for sales needs to be nurtured and continually developed to maximise return on investment at a personal and commercial level. Not one of life’s natural team players she prefers to plough a lone furrow to achieve and exceed targets. Willing to assist with team targets but does  not  believe that attempts to improve others should be used to excuse personal failure. Has an “easy” style that quickly wins confidence in clients and leads to a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. In short – a Sales Director’s dream come true. Package: * * * NR SF CM

 

10188 Consumer Relations Manager. Managing a team within the Company handling all consumer telephone and written complaints and enquiries.  Ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Corresponding with Environmental Health Officers and liaising with them and the complainants. Dealing with all major supermarkets concerning customer complaints. Handling wholesaler’s complaints and liaising with their establishments. Corresponding with Public Analysts and independent laboratories where foreign bodies are concerned.   Entering all complaints on AS400 system, composing all correspondence to customers and consumers and arranging any necessary reimbursement and refunds. Maintaining a database of recurring complainants and keeping senior management informed at all times. Preparing data, which can be used to establish the likely cause of complaints and generate monthly graphs for Director level. Attending monthly meetings with Technical Quality Supervisors and senior management. Training new members of staff. Organising rotas for taking out of office calls and liaising with Technical Director. Managing budgets for department. Member of the Institute of Customer Service. Package: * *NR