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• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and CMMs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products and process deviations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Train and mentor junior quality control personnel.

• Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in using various metrology and inspection equipment, including CMMs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant technical certification or apprenticeship is highly desirable.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) is a plus.

JOB- Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION- Glasgow
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Glasgow area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety.

The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field
• Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment
• Be able to read engineering drawings
• Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD would be beneficial
• Proactive hands on problem solver
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve:

• Working on both existing and new R&D projects
• Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output
• Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary
• Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings
• Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production
• Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements
• Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.

The Site Manufacturing Lead will oversee production operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality standards are met within the FMCG industry. This role requires a proactive approach to team leadership and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

The company is a medium-sized organisation within the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. Based in the Central Belt of Scotland they focus on delivering exceptional products to its customers.

Description

• Lead and manage production teams to achieve manufacturing targets, (4 Managers across 4 shifts)
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards within the site.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor and analyse production performance metrics to optimise processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production goals with business objectives.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Provide leadership and training to staff to foster a high-performing culture.

Profile

A successful Site Manufacturing Lead should have:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and team management abilities.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately 60-65k per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A permanent position within a well-established FMCG company.
• The chance to lead and make a tangible impact on manufacturing operations.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now to join a thriving team in the FMCG sector!

My client is a world renowned manufacturer of components and equipmentfor a variety of industries world wide. As a result of retirement they are looking for a Manufacturing Professional to join their team. This is a hands on management role where you will be leading a team of production and maintenance professionals from the front and on the factory floor.

Duties will include defining the production methods and maintenance procedures of the plant. Ongoing budget management and liaison with the production planning and sales team to ensure that the facility operates at maximum potential. Candidates should have at least 5 years people management experience, and will be at least HND Qualified in an engineering discipline. You should have good knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and six sigma methodologies and have a track record of delivering lean manufacturing initiatives.

In return my client is offering an excellent base salary and bonus along with a first class salary and benefits package and ample opportunity for on going professional development. If you think you can undertake the role then please follow the link provided to apply for the role.

Manufacturing Operative + FLT - Paisley
Long-Term Temporary Role - Temp to Perm Opportunity

Location: Paisley
12.65 per hour | Weekly Pay
Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 16:00

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing company in Paisley. This is an excellent long-term temporary opportunity (initial 18-week contract) for a skilled Material Handler + Forklift Operator, with a strong potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate of 12.65

• Weekly pay, direct to your account

• Supportive and inclusive team environment

• Stable weekday working hours - no weekends!

• Opportunity for full-time employment after contract completion

• PPE provided (safety boots, hi-vis vest, safety glasses)

Your Role
In this varied and hands-on position, you'll play a key role in keeping materials flowing smoothly across the site. From operating forklifts and handling goods-in, to ensuring stock is stored and distributed safely, you'll help keep production running efficiently.

You'll use computer systems such as Excel and ERP software to record and track stock movements, work closely with colleagues across departments, and maintain high standards of safety and organisation in line with company and GMP requirements. A proactive attitude, good communication, and attention to detail will be essential in this busy manufacturing environment.

What You'll Need

• Valid Forklift experience (in-house certificates accepted)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience using ERP or warehouse systems (desirable)

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in varying temperature zones

• Reliable, detail-focused, and safety-conscious approach

Apply online today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this excellent long-term opportunity.

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Working as part of Celeros Operations Management team, the primary role of the Manufacturing Manager is to act as the first line of management accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the machine shop, and the weld and fabrication areas.

This includes, but is not limited to, people management of the machine shop team, weld and fabrication team allocating daily tasks in accordance with the schedule to meet customer demands, managing performance and development issues, machine shop and weld shop workflow, as well as meticulously always maintaining visual management standards, introducing improvement projects to drive and support KPI’s. Driving daily toolbox talks ensuring team engagement and buy in. Technical ability to support the daily machine shop running.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

On an ongoing basis, the Machine Shop Manager must assume full responsibility and will be held accountable for the following:

• Driving a positive / safe working environment ensuring housekeeping and visual management is maintained at the highest of standards across both the machine shop and weld and fabrication areas.
• Lead and manage meetings from startup meetings, communicating all key messages including but not limited to SQCDIP, safety alerts, quality warnings, toolbox talks and daily priorities.
• Maintain and communicate machine shop and weld and fabrication areas performance ensuring visual management boards are used in all areas. This will guarantee to employees, colleagues, customers, and other managers from across the organization can review and understand status and key KPI tracking.
• Steer positive KPI results, ensuring you hold true to our company values including always doing the right thing. Always leading by example.
• Be responsible for and manage a proactive and sustainable 5s culture within each accountable area.
• Take a positive approach to coaching, developing and performance managing cell team members when required.
• Ensure standard operating work procedures are created, maintained and followed.
• Monitor and Control actual versus estimated operation times. Improving where needed and holding the team accountable to the planned times.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Ensure productive work is allocated to team members in line with the schedule and overarching business plan and forecasted revenue.
• Liaise while building key relationships with appropriate support functions (quality, engineering, inspection, planning, scheduling, and supply chain etc.) to resolve issues and any potential production constraints in a timely manner.
• Technical ability and background in machining and fabrication and weld vital to allow support of the responsible areas and teams daily.
• Controlling start, stop and break times and ensuring they are always adhered to.
• Managing the team’s recovery hours ensuring efficiency and that downtime is at a minimum.
• Control and maintaining overtime working in line with production requirements.
• Working closely with the material management team to ensure efficient material flow within and between areas.
• Driving booking discipline and guaranteeing it is always maintained.
• Leading quality to the required standards, raising any quality concerns as soon as possible.
• Deliver regular communications to team members, peers and other functions.
• Liaise with appropriate support functions to resolve issues and potential production stops in a timely manner.
• Implement and preserve safety Gemba walks.
• Conduct periodic audits as required by EHS and Quality departments.
• Raise NCRs as and action when required.
• Facilitate and action any corrective actions.
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable.

PEOPLE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

As a People Manager responsible for the effective management of people you are accountable for:

• Leading and managing all employees in an effective and positive manner, driving positive engagement and motivation across every accountable area.
• Creating a trusted relationship with your people. Understand what your people value and where possible support them in achieving this (this includes understanding the various responsibilities and interests your people balance inside and outside of work).
• Having open and honest coaching conversations to help your people to identify their strengths and development areas both formal and informally.
• Supporting your people’s personal aspirations and objectives in a way that’s aligned to the objectives of the team and the business.
• Where appropriate, helping your people broaden their network or identify more challenging or stretching roles or projects to support their career progression.
• With support and guidance from HR, create and maintain a robust competency matrix for production along with training and development plans.
• Ensure training and development plans are actioned in a timely manner to meet requirements.
• With support from Senior Management and HR, create and maintain Succession Plans for production, identifying critical gaps.
• Knowing about the health and wellbeing support available and proactively offering appropriate advice and following up on this.
• Effectively manage sickness absence, following company policy and seeking guidance from HR when required.
• Understanding the performance and development planning process; supporting and managing your people through the process.
• Supporting your people throughout the year, through regular conversations, tracking progress against objectives and managing any performance issues.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in building effective teams and has the assertiveness and drive to ensure that their team meets operational goals, and that Team Members are strongly managed.
• Strong focus on delivery of output to achieve bottom line results; has strong awareness of what is needed to make this happen when under pressure.
• Strong execution skills, focused on driving their team to achieve improvement initiatives that positively affect our customer experience and the output revenue.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and knowing when to use them and with whom; this will include managing conflict; setting standards and being assertive enough with Team Members to ensure they are maintained.
• Having a strong range of skills to effectively manage the machine shop and weld and fabrication areas; for example, the layout, maintaining health & safety, Environment, Quality standards and the flow within the responsible areas.
• Time served machinist and/or welder (or equivalent hands-on work experience) in a similar manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Clyde Union systems, materials, products, customers and components.
• Technical ability to resolve and work through any critical challenges stopping production.
• Previous supervisory/management experience within a similar manufacturing environment and industry.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• CWEng or European Welding Engineer certified or other formal qualification advantageous.
• Working knowledge and experience of ASME and EN weld procedures qualification, material specifications and welding processes.
• Engineering qualifications.
• Working Knowledge of ASME Section II, EN and RCC-M materials
• Able to meet the requirements as defined in ASME IX QG 106 and CUP QA Program
• Ability to interface technically with other departments – Engineering, quality, supply chain and material management.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Develop and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and optimise production line layouts and workflows.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with the quality department to ensure products meet required standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Conduct process capability studies and statistical analysis.
• Train production staff on new processes and best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing processes and report on progress.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with process optimisation, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software for process layout design is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with production planning and control systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

• Analyzing existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Designing, implementing, and validating new manufacturing processes and production lines.
• Developing and optimizing tooling, jigs, and fixtures to enhance production capabilities.
• Leading root cause analysis for production issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Collaborating with design engineers to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM).
• Developing and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce waste and improve workflow.
• Evaluating and recommending new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Providing technical support and training to production staff.