Operations Director (Manufacturing)

Peterborough, Eastern GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

  • A dynamic UK personal care manufacturer , the business operates from Peterborough employing over 60 staff plus agency
  • Business has grown significantly in last 5 years and expecting additional growth
  • The business offers a range of cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, striving to support ambitious brands
  • Strong people culture, ensuring partnership with our customers and supporting and developing our own team

The Role

The Operations Director will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for delivering business performance and looking to improve service and build capacity. With responsibility for delivery of sales revenue and through the production, quality, maintenance and purchasing teams. The operations director will continue to improve key metrics such as safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory.

Key priorities will include:

  • Providing strategic leadership to the operational teams
  • Leading GMP, ISO accreditation and quality standards
  • Effective P&L management with a focus on capacity management, cost control and increasing factory output and efficiencies
  • Develop strong relationship with Commercial director and work on wider business strategy as part of leadership team
  • Inventory and supply chain management – set strategy to ensure effective stock management
  • Development of systems to ensure streamlined operations and continuous improvement
  • Set direction for maintenance, facilities and machinery improvements

The Candidate

This is a role well suited for a proven and ambitious leader with experience of running factory operations, leading and delivering change.

The successful candidate will have manufacturing experience, ideally in a personal care, chemicals, food or similar field. Have experience of developing a team and leading change, operational excellence and experience of system implementation or improvements.

  • You will be a motivational leader looking to develop a high performing team
  • You will understand the importance of safety in the workplace
  • Experience in working with small run sizes, customisation and regular line change over would be highly advantageous
  • Essential skills include operational excellence, financial acumen, desire to shape business direction and strong people skills
  • Ideally educated to degree (or similar) level, the successful candidate must be a strong leader, enjoy change, excellent communicator and highly driven

What's On Offer

A competitive salary, pension, bonus and the opportunity to join a dynamic team and ambitious business.

Salary - £80k+

Reporting to Managing Director

Direct reports - General Manager, Planning Manager, Quality Manager and Purchasing Manager

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Peterborough, Eastern Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Peterborough

Overview:

We are currently working for a pioneering business who are seeking an experience Manufacturing Process Engineer to work at their facility in Peterborough, the role will be involved in driving operational excellence and making a real impact on manufacturing performance. Due to the expansion of our clients team this is a great opportunity to work in a Manufacturing Process Engineer capacity to support our client deliver world-class processes, innovation, and efficiency across our operations.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will:

  • Take ownership of designated processes, driving efficiency, quality, and throughput improvements.
  • Identify and eliminate waste while embedding continuous improvement (CI) practices.
  • Lead or support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring smooth integration into production.
  • Support Capability Acquisition (CA) by implementing new technologies and processes.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation such as flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs.
  • Champion standardization and compliance to quality and operational standards.
  • Initiate and manage shopfloor improvement projects with clear scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Monitor and analyse production KPIs to support data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Technical, and Quality teams to align improvements with wider business objectives.

What we’re looking for

  • Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Process, or Chemical Engineering (experience in leather or textiles manufacturing is a bonus).
  • Skilled in structured problem-solving (Root Cause Analysis, A3, 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or PDCA).
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
  • Proficiency in process control and built-in-quality tools (PFMEAs, control plans, capability studies).
  • Ability to apply statistical analysis techniques (Minitab or similar software experience desirable).
  • Proven project management skills, leading independently or in cross-functional teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you’ll have a real influence on process performance, technology adoption, and continuous improvement. With minimal travel requirements (local site visits only), you’ll be based primarily in Peterborough, working hands-on to shape the future of our manufacturing operations. If your interested in the role please send your CV to Lee Elwell on (url removed)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

PE1 Peterborough, Eastern Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Peterborough

Overview:

We are currently working for a pioneering business who are seeking an experience Manufacturing Process Engineer to work at their facility in Peterborough, the role will be involved in driving operational excellence and making a real impact on manufacturing performance. Due to the expansion of our clients team this is a great opportunity to work in a Manufacturing Process Engineer capacity to support our client deliver world-class processes, innovation, and efficiency across our operations.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will:

  • Take ownership of designated processes, driving efficiency, quality, and throughput improvements.
  • Identify and eliminate waste while embedding continuous improvement (CI) practices.
  • Lead or support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring smooth integration into production.
  • Support Capability Acquisition (CA) by implementing new technologies and processes.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation such as flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs.
  • Champion standardization and compliance to quality and operational standards.
  • Initiate and manage shopfloor improvement projects with clear scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Monitor and analyse production KPIs to support data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Technical, and Quality teams to align improvements with wider business objectives.

What we’re looking for

  • Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Process, or Chemical Engineering (experience in leather or textiles manufacturing is a bonus).
  • Skilled in structured problem-solving (Root Cause Analysis, A3, 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or PDCA).
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
  • Proficiency in process control and built-in-quality tools (PFMEAs, control plans, capability studies).
  • Ability to apply statistical analysis techniques (Minitab or similar software experience desirable).
  • Proven project management skills, leading independently or in cross-functional teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you’ll have a real influence on process performance, technology adoption, and continuous improvement. With minimal travel requirements (local site visits only), you’ll be based primarily in Peterborough, working hands-on to shape the future of our manufacturing operations. If your interested in the role please send your CV to Lee Elwell on (url removed)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Manufacturing Shift Manager

Skirbeck Quarter, East Midlands Greencore

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full time
Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better.
We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 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 FY24, we generated revenues of 1.8bn.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.

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: 3's and 2's - Days

As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Days , you will colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to.
  • 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 health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment
  • Ensure that communication and information channels 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 proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.
  • Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment
  • Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data
  • Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH
  • Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment

If this sounds like you, join us and 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
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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Manufacturing Shift Manager - Boston

PE21 7PJ Boston, East Midlands Greencore Group

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Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better.

We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 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 FY24, we generated revenues of £1.8bn.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.

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: 3's and 2's - Days

As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Days , you will colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to.

  • 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 health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment
  • Ensure that communication and information channels 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 proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.

  • Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment
  • Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data
  • Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH
  • Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment

If this sounds like you, join us and 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
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Permanent - Full-Time Salary: NegotiableLocation: Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7PJ
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

PE1 Peterborough, Eastern Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Peterborough

40,000 - 45,000 + Days Only + Annual Christmas Bonus + Internal/External Training + Overtime Earning Potential

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, looking for a stable role in a well-established and deep-rooted Manufacturing company, who have recently invested in brand new robotic machinery, who have a history spanning over 30 years and who currently boasts a happy and friendly workforce of over 100 staff?

Do you want to work in a role that provides internal and external training and development opportunities, allowing you to gain external qualification, in a company that values and champions their employees through a manageable flexible working week, an annual Christmas bonus, great training opportunities, as well as overtime earning potential?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become a staple part of a well-established business who are an industry leading Manufacturer, who supply their high-quality products to a variety of businesses across the UK and who have recently invested in state-of-the-art robotic machinery, who value and champion their employees through a manageable working week, an annual Christmas bonus, and industry leading training, both internal and external.

In this role you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance of a variety of manufacturing machinery, including furnaces, forming, drilling, and cutting machinery, as well as the maintenance and repair of recently purchased state-of-the-art robotic machinery.

This role would suit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a level 3 qualification, looking for a stable role in an industry leading manufacturer, who value and champion their employees through technical career progression, overtime earning potential, an annual Christmas bonus, and a manageable working week.

The Role

  • Planned Maintenance to Manufacturing Machinery
  • Reactive Maintenance to Manufacturing Machinery
  • Completion of PPM schedules

The Person

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
  • Level 3 related qualification
  • Commutable distance to Peterborough

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If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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Placement Student- Automation and Techonology Manufacturing Engineer

Peterborough, Eastern Cummins Inc.

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**DESCRIPTION**
Our culture believes in **_POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL_** . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what **_#LifeAtCummins_** is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Automation & Technology Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Assembly & IE business unit in Peterborough. your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence July 2026
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
+ Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Automation and Innovation/New Technology Strategies
+ Assist in the deployment of Central Capital to our manufacturing network to fund automation projects
+ Become a subject matter expert in specified automation technologies - allowing you to document and guide others
+ Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
+ Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
+ Support GME initiatives as needed
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
+ Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
+ IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint)
+ Good communication and influential skills
+ Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team
**Working at Cummins**
At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12 th November 2025
**Job** Manufacturing
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
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