Head of Supply Chain – FOOD or FMCG background essential
Supply Chain job titles tend to cover three main disciplines and in this instance the Head of Supply Chain needs a strong planning and materials management background. The MD of this business has a progressive and inclusive style driving a culture of engagement and empowerment. The Head of Supply Chain has an integral role in the senior team and will be key to continuing the excellent work already done in logistics across planning to secure those all-critical efficiencies across the factory processes. As well as your supply chain expertise you will need to be a confident operator, able to think on your feet, analyse numbers at speed and be the subject matter expert on site.
This is a fast-paced environment so a background in FMCG or food manufacturing is ideal to understand the issues on this complex site with diverse customers.
The Head of Supply Chain role includes:
The ideal Supply Chain background for this role is:
The Head of Supply Chain needs drive and energy to make a difference. A lot has been done but there is certainly more to be delivered. Every day will be different, the pace is fluid and if you are happy to be both involved and setting the strategy this is the ideal role.
Interviews are to be arranged by mid-January; we are working over the festive period so don’t delay in sending over your cv.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Head of Operations
£100-125k DoE plus car allowance and package
Chester
This role will be of interest to experienced operations individuals in the food industry looking for a large manufacturing environment with pace and complexity.
Reporting into the Operations Director, you will lead the production facility. Food manufacturing is always a fast paced and demanding environment, and this role needs high energy, an eye for detail, agility with numbers and being decisive.
There is a lot to do in the next stage of the strategy for this site and the Head of Manufacturing is integral to those plans. The Operations Director has a progressive and ambitious approach for the business and has built a positive and dynamic culture. To continue developing, building on the good work already done and moving through that next key stage, the site needs a senior operations expert to lead, motivate and drive the team through the process and operational improvements necessary.
The Executive Team in place have made bold changes that have paid off and the future plans are ambitious. Real success has been seen making a difference to every level on the site and the momentum is set to continue in the immediate and long term future of the site and wider business.
The Head of Operations is responsible for:
What does your background look like?
Please send your cv to Sarah in the Novus Team for the next step in this process – interviews to be scheduled in December.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Factory Technical Manager
£65k
Crewe
This is an ideal opportunity for those in technical who enjoy being at the heart of a business who have a diverse and loyal customer base. Why would this appeal to you on the market right now? The range of customers that have been loyal to this business for many years and the successful growth from new customers is a strong bases for the future success of the food company. Dealing with multiple product categories at various tiers also adds to the complexity and is ideal to expand technical breadth of knowledge and expertise.
You need to be confident TM, able to communicate and be highly organised to manage the workload. There will be a strong senior team for support and a wider technical community to reach out too.
As with all food manufacturing facilities, the Factory Technical Manager is an important link across multiple functions. You could be looking for change in category or a role that meets with your career objectives but with technical management experience under your belt this could be the ideal next step for your personal development. After successfully delivering in this role your coverage of products, customers and challenge will be hard to beat.
What you need to have in our background already:
This business has seen growth in various categories, some of that has come from strong core products and others are on trend and creating real interest in the market place. Covering a diverse range of categories is a key strength for this business and provides a solid operating platform. The site has an inspirational Operations Director and strong track record with major retail customers.
There is a lot to do in this role and scope for future career development. Contact Sarah in the Novus Team to discuss this opportunity in more detail. If you have a cv, please send it without delay.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Factory Technical Manager
£65k
Nantwich
This is an ideal opportunity for those in technical who enjoy being at the heart of a business who have a diverse and loyal customer base. Why would this appeal to you on the market right now? The range of customers that have been loyal to this business for many years and the successful growth from new customers is a strong bases for the future success of the food company. Dealing with multiple product categories at various tiers also adds to the complexity and is ideal to expand technical breadth of knowledge and expertise.
You need to be confident TM, able to communicate and be highly organised to manage the workload. There will be a strong senior team for support and a wider technical community to reach out too.
As with all food manufacturing facilities, the Factory Technical Manager is an important link across multiple functions. You could be looking for change in category or a role that meets with your career objectives but with technical management experience under your belt this could be the ideal next step for your personal development. After successfully delivering in this role your coverage of products, customers and challenge will be hard to beat.
What you need to have in our background already:
This business has seen growth in various categories, some of that has come from strong core products and others are on trend and creating real interest in the market place. Covering a diverse range of categories is a key strength for this business and provides a solid operating platform. The site has an inspirational Operations Director and strong track record with major retail customers.
There is a lot to do in this role and scope for future career development. Contact Sarah in the Novus Team to discuss this opportunity in more detail. If you have a cv, please send it without delay.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Health and Safety Advisor
Chester
£34k
Health and Safety has a high profile in the food industry and a critical role to every business. This HSE Advisor opportunity is a great next step up if you are looking to progress your career in this discipline. With a highly experienced Group HSE Manager for guidance and mentoring and the autonomy involved where you can really make your name as the site subject matter expert.
The two stand outs in terms of experience will be food industry/FMCG and a confident communication style. The Health and Safety agenda is critical to the site operations and needs an upbeat, engaging individual who is comfortable operating at all levels and can engage and be out and about, involved with the daily activities in the factory.
The Business
The Role
In terms of background for this role, you will need experience in a fast-paced environment, either food or FMCG and also:
As always, there is always more detail on this role – please send your cv to Rhian in the Novus Team as the first step for interviews in June.
Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below.
Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Technical Services Manager
£45k
Crewe
As the Technical Services Manager, you will be a key member of the technical team ensuring full legal technical compliance for the site. This is a busy environment, covering multiple product categories across a varied customer base. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the food industry and experience of working with Technical Systems with an eye for detail. Reporting into the Head of Technical, you will drive technical processes and ensure all the procedures are in place to protect the technical integrity of the site and the quality of the product range.
This site has a strong reputation in their field providing a real variety of products to a diverse customer base. The growth seen from new customers has meant a growth in the supporting technical function. Focussing on quality across multiple product ranges requires robust systems and processes making this a key role in the business.
The role of the Technical Services Manager is …
Essential Background
We are looking to arrange interviews end May, early June so don’t delay. CV not up to date? No problem, get in touch to start the process off and the Novus Team will take it from there.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Factory Technical Manager
£65k
Nantwich
This is an ideal opportunity for those in technical who enjoy being at the heart of a business who have a diverse and loyal customer base. Why would this appeal to you on the market right now? The range of customers that have been loyal to this business for many years and the successful growth from new customers is a strong bases for the future success of the food company. Dealing with multiple product categories at various tiers also adds to the complexity and is ideal to expand technical breadth of knowledge and expertise.
You need to be confident TM, able to communicate and be highly organised to manage the workload. There will be a strong senior team for support and a wider technical community to reach out too.
As with all food manufacturing facilities, the Factory Technical Manager is an important link across multiple functions. You could be looking for change in category or a role that meets with your career objectives but with technical management experience under your belt this could be the ideal next step for your personal development. After successfully delivering in this role your coverage of products, customers and challenge will be hard to beat.
What you need to have in our background already:
This business has seen growth in various categories, some of that has come from strong core products and others are on trend and creating real interest in the market place. Covering a diverse range of categories is a key strength for this business and provides a solid operating platform. The site has an inspirational Operations Director and strong track record with major retail customers.
There is a lot to do in this role and scope for future career development. Contact Sarah in the Novus Team to discuss this opportunity in more detail. If you have a cv, please send it without delay.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
HR Coordinator
Chester
£28,500
Looking for an HR Co-ordinator role in a fast-paced FMCG Business? If you like to be in environments where you need to re-prioritise, think on your feet and know that every day will be different this will be an ideal role.
There are opportunities to really grow and develop your HR knowledge and work with a highly experienced HR Manager and Head of HR. The role is all about supporting the HR team, co-ordinating activities and using your knowledge already gained in HR. The main background for this role is working in HR in fast paced environments with an understanding of the activities the generalists in the Team will be handling.
Your day-to-day activities will involve:
In terms of background the ideal candidate will have:
For more information on this role and other HR positions Novus are working on please send in your details. We are looking to schedule interviews in May so don’t delay.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
HR Business Partner
Chester
£45k plus package
Great opportunity for an HR generalist to work in a strong HR team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. There is a wealth of knowledge to learn from here and an opportunity to work closely with the Head of HR in a role with variety and opportunities for personal development.
Ideally you will need a strong HR generalist background and to be flexible and adaptable with the agility to reprioritise when required. The lead times this site works to are demanding and that pace gives the site a real buzz and energy.
What will the role involve?
As well as the classic generalist HR activities you would expect in a busy HR role, we need a confident operator who can:
What else are we looking for?
For more information on this role please get in touch with Novus Recruitment. We work on HR roles from HR Advisor up to HR Director level in the food and drinks industry. HR is a prominent discipline for the Novus Recruitment team specifically on confidential search projects in this area.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
Interim Head of HR
£650 per day plus expenses
If you’ve worked in the food or FMCG industry and you enjoy ever changing environments, spinning plates, a demanding agenda and all of the above at speed – this Interim Head of HR role will be your dream job.
This is a role for someone who can switch from the strategic to the transactional, an experienced generalist who understands the pace and resilience required where your ER and IR skills are drawn on. A busy site supplying a range of demanding customers, this Interim Head of HR reports into the MD and manages a small team.
The variety of customers and deadline driven product ranges adds to the complexity. With a dotted line into the HRD, you will be required to have input into the strategic agenda for the business and at ease with getting involved in the day-to-day HR responsibilities for the site.
The ideal background for this interim role would be …
Interviews will take place in April – the process will move at speed – so don’t delay. Get in touch with Sarah in the Novus Team for a detailed discussion on this role so we can expand on the detail.
There’s so much to this role that can’t be covered here, and Novus are delighted to be working exclusively on this opportunity. Please contact Sarah at Novus for a confidential discussion.
Disclaimer: Novus Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and interim recruitment within the United Kingdom. As such, we can only consider applications from candidates who currently reside and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 7 days if your application has been successful for the role. We appreciate this can be frustrating but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to each one individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities – please see below. Novus Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
GDPR: Complying with GDPR is very important to us at Novus Recruitment. By applying for this job you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We will add your details to our database to enable us to contact you regarding other job opportunities we work on in the future. Please see our website for details of why and how we hold your data, and for how long.
