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Interim HR Manager
Interim
  • United Kingdom
  • Day Rate, plus Expenses

Location: UKOverview: Our established food and drink manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Interim HR Manager to support their team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the main point of contact for all HR matters, working closely with site leadership and mentoring the existing HR team. The Candidate:•    Substantial experience in a similar HR Manager role•    A strong grasp of UK employment law•    Confidence working autonomously and supporting senior stakeholders•    Food manufacturing experience is desirable•    CIPD Level 7 (or working towards it) The Role:•    Acting as the first point of contact for all employee relations issues•    Leading day-to-day HR operations and supporting the HR team•    Advising and supporting line managers, including around recruitment and senior hires•    Ensuring HR policies are up to date and legally compliant•    Managing employee issues including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, etc. •    Driving employee engagement initiatives The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from HR Managers, HR Business Partners, HR People Partners, People Managers, Human Resource Managers and Senior HR Advisors. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Production Supervisor
Permanent
  • Liskeard
  • £30,000 – £35,000, plus benefits

Location: LiskeardOverview: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. This is a Monday to Friday Day-Shift (6:30am–3:30pm) role, ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams while driving operational performance. About You:•    Previous supervisory experience within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment•    Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and quality systems (HACCP knowledge essential)•    As Production Supervisor, you will be a confident team leader with the ability to motivate and develop production operatives•    Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively•    Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement What will you be doing?•    Supervising daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards•    Leading, coaching, and supporting production teams to achieve shift targets•    Monitoring KPIs and addressing performance issues to ensure targets are met•    As Production Supervisor, you will be ensuring accurate completion of production records and compliance documentation•    Working closely with technical, engineering, and planning teams to ensure smooth operations What can they offer you?•    Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience•    Monday to Friday day shift: 6:30am – 3:30pm•    A stable, well-established business with a strong reputation in its market•    Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture•    Opportunities for development and progression as the business continues to grow We are seeking applications from talented Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Team Leaders, Shift Supervisors, or Line Leaders who live within or around Liskeard, Bodmin, Plymouth, Callington, Launceston, Saltash, or Cornwall. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/HCM or call Amelia directly on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Engineering Leader
Permanent
  • West Midlands
  • c£45,000

Location: West MidlandsOverview: We are recruiting for a hands-on and driven Engineering Leader to join a well-established food manufacturing business. Reporting into the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for leading site engineering activities, always ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer with strong leadership capability who thrives on driving continuous improvement, improving equipment reliability, and moving from reactive to proactive maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. About you…•    Multi-skilled Engineer with an electrical bias.•    Mechanical qualification or strong mechanical competency.•    Experience within Food Manufacturing nice to have but not essential.•    As Engineering Lead, you will have strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.•    Proven leadership skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.•    Experience implementing preventative maintenance and asset care strategies.•    Proactive, solutions-focused and experienced in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques. What will you be doing?•    Leading and co-ordinating all site-based engineering activities in line with site, H&S and Food Safety standards.•    Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.•    Supporting the site in delivering operational targets and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).•    Driving the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance through robust and reliability centred maintenance strategies.•    Maintaining and optimising manufacturing equipment and machinery performance.•    Identifying root causes of equipment and process failures and implementing sustainable corrective actions.•    As Engineering Leader, you will be supporting the design and installation of new process lines aligned to business growth.•    Building strong collaboration across Production, Technical, Warehouse and H&S teams. So, what can they offer you?An established and growing food manufacturing business where engineering plays a key role in operational success. You’ll join a supportive site leadership team with real autonomy to shape engineering strategy, improve site reliability and deliver meaningful continuous improvement. The opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance while developing both your technical and leadership capability. We are keen to speak with experienced Multi Skilled Engineers, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical Engineers, Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Leaders  who live within Hinckley, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Warwick, Rugby. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2494 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Senior Process Technologist