About KPI Recruiting
Established in 2008 by Ryan Jardine, KPI Recruiting Ltd is a trusted, industry leading provider of temporary and permanent recruitment services. Ryan had previously worked for Advance Personnel since 1997 and was a key driver of the business which led to a takeover in 2007. Ryan, with the help of the Directors, has now built KPI Recruiting into a highly successful recruitment agency which has been listed in Recruiter Magazine FAST50 for the last three years.
KPI partners businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to some of the largest brands in the world, across the following sectors:
- Aviation
- Care
- Commercial
- Driving
- Education
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Executive
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Industrial
- Rail & Infrastructure
- Recruitment
- Retail
- Technology
KPI Recruiting’s Values:
- Compliance. We’re an ethical business that does things right.
- Innovation. Our creative approach generates positive results.
- Partnerships. We create long term candidate, client & community relationships.
- Passion. We love going the extra mile.
- Teamwork. We work hard for each other & have fun along the way.
As well as business that offers national coverage, KPI gets involved with projects that benefit the local communities where its offices are based, such as charity fundraising, education to business networking and community events.
KPI provide clients with volume staffing solutions and bespoke recruitment services. The size of the organisation enables KPI to flex quickly to the changing demands of seasonal trends, peaks, troughs, and new projects in any geographical area in the UK.
KPI operate from regional recruitment hubs, a national resource centre and dedicated onsite operations across the UK.
KPI Recruiting offers clients the benefit of:
- State-of-the-art technology with a real time overview on bookings, costs & compliance
- Dedicated teams with specialist sector knowledge
- Unique availability pools from our networking groups
- Swift and accurate placements to your workforce
- Extensive teams of recruiters and resourcers
- Experienced management teams with focus on compliance, candidate attraction and retention strategies
- Help with onboarding new recruits
KPI Recruiting’s candidates can expect:
- Warm welcome and a broad range of vacancies
- Opportunities to up skill and develop their careers
- A dedicated consultant will advise all job seeking activities
- Assistance at interview and induction
- Continued support along the employment journey
- Quick and simple registration process
KPI’s goal is to match right people to the opportunities that best fit them.
KPI Recruiting 2023 Highlights:
- New Sectors
- New Branches
- New Recruits
- Promotions
- New Logo
- New Website
- Ranked 28th in the 'Recruiter Fast 50' UK Charts
- Crewe Alexandra FC Stand Sponsorship
- Charity Events
- Staff Engagement Days
- Staff Parties
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DEMAND PLANNER (9 MONTH FTC)
Demand Planner
£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Monday to Friday
7 Month Fixed Term Contract
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Role Responsibilities
SIOP (sales, inventory and operations planning)
Develop a rolling 18-month demand plan by facilitating the process with the commercial and supply team.
Manage the capacity constraints that prevent from achieving demand plan.
- To manage the product supply processes to ensure all orders (customer and supplier) are accurately and efficiently planned, communicated (including ATP) and delivered; ensuring minimal impact on availability and cost to serve.
- Convert MRP output to live purchase orders, consolidating items where possible to maximise price break opportunities.
- Support working capital/inventory strategies toward inventory optimization through effective SIOP execution in alignment with demand and supply planning execution.
- Own and manage Integrated Business Planning/ SIOP calendar of events, meeting recaps and action plans, issue resolution, and tracking demand/supply mitigating actions
- Lead and facilitate the monthly demand planning meetings with commercial leaders to achieve the consensus forecast by integrating statistical forecasts with qualitative input.
- Work closely with regulatory to understand the requirements to deliver the product launches in new markets.
- Facilitate the monthly reviews with Finance and drive the reconciliation process between operating plan and budget.
- Drive leading indicators of forecast accuracy and bias to facilitate a continuous improvement mindset into the process and collaborators.Gather the data for Executive Reviews to drive the effective business decision-making process.
Additional Duties as required;
- Develop a process for identification of new product demand streams and impacts from product launches, engineering changes, product obsolescence, and transitions (Supply Footprint)
- Contribute to the continuous development of planning systems and supporting tools that lead to a world-class SIOP process.
- Support the development and delivery of the Supply Chain strategy and process/systems improvements.
- Maintain Inventory master data on sage relating to Item set up, Generating and maintaining Bills of Materials
- Managing supplier price changes through to approval
- Communicate with the Quality Control team regarding product inspections and any circumstances of non-conforming product.
- Represent Supply Chain at other internal meetings relating to CAPA, MRB, etc, as required.
- To carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Company.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications/Experience
- Previous experience within a Regulated Industry ie: Pharma, Medical Devices, Food etc
- Previous experience of Production Planning and Raw Materials scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of planning systems
Competencies/Personal Skills/Behaviors
- Ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders across the business Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make quick decisions based on good judgement and analysis of a situation Proficient in interpreting and manipulating complex data
- Excellent communication & relationship building skills Able to influence internal and external stakeholders Strong IT Skills - MS Office
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively Confident to take personal Initiative and work unsupervised
Email your CV to leanne@kpir.co.uk or call 01270 589943
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Stock Control Supervisor
STOCK CONTROL SUPERVISOR
PRESTON
UP TO £28K DOE
FULL TIME
My client has been established for over 50 years, they provide a comprehensive range of products and services Worldwide. Due to constant growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Stock Control Supervisor at their Preston site.
Main responsibilities:
Supervising and motivating a team of store staff
Managing inventory levels
Ensuring and checking stock availability
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and customers
Overseeing supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring efficiency
Negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable terms
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the stores, ensuring smooth operations of all goods in and out, and delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
You will have proven experience in a Stores Management / Purchasing role, strong systems knowledge including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Sage and Store Specific Software would be advantageous. You will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and implement effective strategies, along with familiarity with supply chain and logistics processes.
This is an exciting time to join the business!!
Apply now! Please call Katy on 01942 597215 or email at katys@kpir.co.uk for more information.
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Operations & Supply Chain Manager
Are you dynamic and forward thinking, a team player who can multitask? Do you have passion and drive that transpires into your interactions on all levels? Are you methodical and organised? Do you possess a passion for improving supply chain operations, leading process advances?
KPI Recruiting is working with a Telford based client looking for the below:
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate practice performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and management systems.
- Prepare regular reports on practice performance & operational metrics.
- Identify opportunities to increase practice profitability, optimise revenue streams, and control costs.
- Manufacturing output and delivery.
- Drive performance.
- Leading improvements, development, and investments.
- Leading a multifunctional team of Works Managers, supervisors, and Team Leaders.
- Member of the Senior leadership team reporting into the Director.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and protocols to optimise practice efficiency.
- Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices while ensuring quality standards.
- Responsible for all procurement actions.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Source and schedule all PPE, waste management, chemicals, and raw material.
- Plan and react to night shift changes.
Requirements:
- Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with steel/ steel fabrication - highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident team player and leader
- Able to drive output across the business to achieve targets and objectives.
Whats On Offer:
- Bonus scheme up to 10%
- Pension enrolment
- Mobile phone
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)
Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? We are a leading engineering company searching for a motivated individual to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to bring your expertise in industrial sheet/steel fabrications to exciting new projects, this is the role for you!
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 4 day working week Monday to Thursday.
Location: North Manchester
Salary: Hourly rate (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed 3D models and General Arrangement drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Create Design for Manufacture outputs including assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and Bill of Materials.
- Ensure designs comply with product assurance limitations and safety regulations (CDM).
- Prepare Designer’s Risk Assessments and work closely with analysis engineers to refine designs.
- Attend design and manufacturability reviews, driving design decisions within the project team.
- Support continuous improvement and contribute to R&D activities for bespoke projects.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- HND in Engineering + 5 years of industrial sheet/steel fabrication experience OR BEng in Mechanical Engineering + 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault.
- Strong understanding of steel manufacturing techniques, load paths, failure modes, and BS 8888 for engineering drawings.
- Excellent communication skills with the flexibility to work overtime when needed.
Desirable Skills:
- Awareness of door performance testing and control systems principles.
- Knowledge of welding types and tolerance stacking.
- Ability to program templates using iLogic/VB.
- Valid SC clearance or ability to obtain it.
- Be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and quality.
- Work on exciting projects with a focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge design.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Apply today and help us shape the future of mechanical design!
For more information or to submit your application, please contact Martin Willemsen
INDENG
Production Planner
Production Planner
Our client is a highly regarded player in the production industry, known for their commitment to creativity, innovation, and delivering top-quality content across all bases. With a strong track record of success (and no signs of slowing down) our client is one of the best preforming businesses with the most diverse teams. Duties consist of:
Key Requirements and Preferences:
If you are interested in the above role, please call the KPI Crewe branch on 012760 589 943, email an updated CV to MillieJC@kpir.co.uk or apply as shown. INDCOM |
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Company Benefits:
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