Total 3 business management project planning job vacancies in Manufacturing / Production category in nottingham nottinghamshire ng1 3qp

About the Job

Are you an experienced Planning Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge in a dynamic and fast paced manufacturing environment?

Games Workshop is looking for a Planning Manager to work at our site in Nottingham. Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning and Supply Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring the planning team creates and communicates production schedules for each of our manufacturing areas that are efficient and achievable, on time, every time.

Working closely with the wider business, including Manufacturing, Materials Control, and Logistics, you will optimise the process from work order to delivery to the warehouse of all lines. You will manage the scheduling of goods inbound and outbound for each of our factories in line with requirements, capacity, and location.

You will be passionate about using your people management skills to lead an established team that plays a vital role in supporting our manufacturing teams in continuing to make the best fantasy miniatures in the world!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Location: This role is based full time on site in Lenton, Nottingham.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 14th July 2024.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you're ready, please click apply, below.

About the Job

Are you a Project Manager looking for a for a new and exciting opportunity? Do have experience of managing and delivering projects within both manufacturing and operational environments? Are you able to deliver projects to tight and challenging deadlines and to agreed budgets? Do you thrive on collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners to ensure that all parts of a business are fully on board with plans and changes, and that projects and are completed safely and compliantly?

If so, this is the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager for a 2 year fixed term contract, based at our Head Office in Lenton, Nottingham. In this role you will be responsible for delivering both Manufacturing and Site Engineering projects across the Games Workshop Nottingham campus. These projects will typically have a variety of aims and goals, ranging from operational improvement, facility upgrades, capacity uplift and health and safety / compliance.

We have a simple strategy at Games Workshop. We make the best fantasy miniatures in the world, to engage and inspire our customers, and to sell our products globally at a profit. We intend to do this forever. Our decisions are focused on long-term success, not short-term gains.

To be successful in this role you will have experience of multi stakeholder project management and delivery in business / manufacturing / operational environments. You are skilled in managing large project budgets and have extensive experience of working with a variety of project management tools, techniques, and processes.

Experience of working with and managing external contractors and suppliers is essential, along with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant H&S regulation.

A continuous improvement background and mind-set will also be an advantage.

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

This opportunity is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract, starting from the beginning of June 2024.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight (UK time) Sunday May 5th 2024.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you're ready, please click apply, below.

This opportunity is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract, starting from the beginning of June 2024.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight (UK time) Sunday May 5th 2024.

East Midlands Chamber is a well-respected and award winning organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. With more than 4,000 members, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region's economy.

Job title: Manufacturing Network Adviser
Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 per annum
Based at: Chesterfield, Derby or Nottingham with agile working. Additional travel required across the East Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

1. WHY THE POST EXISTS

Do you have an enthusiastic approach to your work supporting businesses to grow and sustain growth, ideally in the manufacturing sector? Can you lead and deliver a marketing strategy? Have you got proven project coordination experience? And, do you understand the business support services available in the East Midlands?

The East Midlands Manufacturing Network (EMMN) is a business-led support network set up by the Chamber seeking an adviser to drive the network forward. Open to makers of any size in the region, the fully subsidised network is an integral part of our goal to bring together key support for manufacturers and help drive growth for the regionally important sector.

The role will become the main point of contact for the network, helping manufacturers to:

- Increase awareness and create a positive perception of manufacturing to attract investment to our region.
- Hear from industry experts who can provide an insight into addressing challenges faced by manufacturing businesses.
- Increase awareness of the diversity of career opportunities in manufacturing to tighten the skills gap in the sector for future generations.
- Stay informed about the financial support on offer and tap into specialist advice to grow.
- Get involved in lobbying activity to make sure their voice is heard, locally, regionally and nationally.

This role will suit an experienced adviser or individual seeking to develop their skills as a business adviser while spearheading this important regional initiative.

2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

- Lead and deliver an active EMMN marketing strategy to actively support the promotion of the service with the intention of growing membership.
- Provide dedicated advice and support to manufacturers and act as point of contact for the Network.
- Coordinate and attend network meetings held throughout Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
- Create an energy around manufacturing in our region, helping to spot and act upon opportunities (e.g., encouraging manufacturers to source supplies locally).
- Work with and ensure strong and effective relationships with stakeholders including:
1) The EMMN Chair and Vice Chairs, particularly in developing the programme of support and agendas for forum meetings.
2) Manufacturing businesses, including on a 1-2-1 basis to ensure the support on offer continues to meet their needs.

3. IDEALLY APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS

- Manufacturing sector knowledge.
- Marketing expertise with excellent social media skills.
- Project management and/or coordination experience.
- Demonstrable experience of providing advice and support to businesses.
- Excellent organisational and administration skills.
- Highly motivated with good resilience.
- Skilled using Microsoft office and CRM systems.
- Willing to travel across the geography to support the network.

4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time).
- 8% non-contributory pension scheme.
- Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more.
- Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service.
- Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries.
- Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent).
- 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity).
- Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes.
- Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army.
- Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars.
- Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year).

5. HOW TO APPLY

If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.

The closing date for applications is ongoing (we close ongoing adverts once sufficient applications are received).

6. COMPANY STATEMENT

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. All suitably qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for vacancies, and they will be considered solely based on merit regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants during recruitment exercises. Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Any reasonable adjustments needed to support applicants should be submitted to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk

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