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Supply Chain Manager - NEW OPPORTUNITY

The Compleat Food Group - Chilled Food Manufacturing.

Location: Redmoor, Milton Keynes

Are you ready to make a significant impact in one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturing companies? Do you thrive in a
dynamic, fast-paced environment where your strategic thinking and leadership can shine? If so, we have the perfect Supply Chain
opportunity for you!

The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturing company renowned for our commitment to high quality
and category innovation. Our fantastic people and welcoming culture sets us apart, fostering a supportive and collaborative work
environment where every team member feels valued.

As our new Supply Chain Manager at our brand new purpose built site at Redmoor, Milton Keynes, you will play a critical role in
ensuring the efficient and effective flow of goods and materials throughout our operation. You’ll be responsible for managing the
logistics and planning functions, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to our valued customers. Your
strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills will further drive our supply chain excellence.

What you will be doing:

Supply Chain Strategy:

* Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with our business goals.
* Optimise inventory levels, lead times, and transportation costs.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction

Demand Planning:

* Collaborate with sales and production teams to forecast demand accurately.
* Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
* Balance inventory levels to meet customer demand without excess stock.
* Manage labour plans to reflect customer demand accurately.
* Control and improve material variances within the department.

Logistics and Distribution:

* Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
* Optimize delivery routes and minimize transportation costs.
* Monitor on-time delivery performance and address any delays

Quality Assurance:

* Work closely with quality control teams to maintain product quality standards.
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and certifications.
* Uphold GMP and hygiene standards.
* Drive safety performance and behaviours throughout the team.

Risk Management:

* Identify supply chain risks (e.g., disruptions, shortages, supplier issues, ethical supply) and develop mitigation plans.

Team Leadership:

* Liaise cross-functionally to support customer service decisions.
* Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals.
* Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
* Develop a culture of continuous improvement.




Experience and Qualifications:

* Proven experience (7+ years) in supply chain management within the food industry.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain software.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
* Knowledge of UK food regulations and industry best practices.
* Strong knowledge of chilled food distribution requirements and regulations
* Experienced, well liked, successful manager - capable of leading a team, setting objectives and managing successful
performance.




Why Join Us?

* Be part of one of the UK's leading chilled food companies
* Work in a supportive environment with a fantastic people culture.
* Brand new purpose built facility with high investment and automation
* Opportunity to make this new role your own and develop the team and department further
* Career progression, growth and professional development as you would expect in a business of our size.
* Make a tangible impact on our wider supply chain operations and overall business success.

Benefits to Include:

* Car Allowance
* 33 Days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount




If you are passionate about supply chain management and ready to take on a new challenge in a new facility, we would love to hear
from you. Join us and be a key player in our journey to excellence!

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look
forward to welcoming a new member to our fantastic Milton Keynes site.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Business and Transformation Team at CNWL in Milton Keynes as a Project Manager working with Community Health Services.

Milton Keynes Community Health Services provide a range of health services for both children and adults across Milton Keynes in community and inpatient settings. The NHS is currently in the midst of delivering a large-scale transformation programme in the NHS Long Term Plan which includes significant growth for Community Health Services. This role is key to the delivery of the ambitious and extensive transformation agenda in Community Health Services.

The role is based at Milton Keynes Trust HQ, which is located on the campus of Milton Keynes University Hospital. Whilst we’re unable to offer this as a remote role and the post holder will be required to work on site for part of their working week, we are happy to discuss what flexible working looks like for you.

The post holder will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a wide range of projects across the Community Health Services transformation agenda in Milton Keynes.

The successful candidate will require excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, experience of project management and strategic service development in a complex environment and the ability to produce and deliver robust, realistic and collaborative plans in a fast paced environment.

We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.

We’re always looking torecruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverserange of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.


· Be responsible for the day to day management of identified projects across the Community Health Services transformation agenda and will be a single point of contact, ensuring delivery against timelines; escalating issues and reporting highlights within the governance process as appropriate

· Agree tasks and resources required to meet project objectives and manage the project within and according to the agreed budget and timescales

· Produce robust and realistic project plans for driving forward transformation initiatives, using appropriate methodology and leading to the implementation of actions and outcomes required to deliver the projects in line with locally agreed timescales

· Maintain a full and accurate audit trail of key decisions, actions and outputs, including but not limited to risk and issue logs, project/milestone plans, update/highlight reports, and action plans, and make adjustments if targets/deadlines are not met

· Produce documents, reports and presentations on a regular basis for meetings, Committees and Boards in accordance with the agreed governance arrangements.

· Use appropriate software to create and maintain appropriate project documentation including project initiation documents, business cases, project plans, project briefs, risk and issue logs and communication plans

· Ensure that the clinical perspective and clinical staff are central to the work of the projects, working with clinical teams, managers and existing Business & Transformation Managers and Service Improvement Managers to develop new ways of working

· Ensure the patient voice is at the heart of transformation planning and delivery from initial scoping discussions all the way through to agreeing evaluation and the desired outcomes of change

· Make audience-appropriate presentations, be open to challenge and opposition, raise awareness, provide training on own project etc.

· Provide support and relevant updates to project/programme boards as required

· Chair project and or workstream meetings as appropriate

· Attend programme meetings to provide updates and facilitate discussions to seek key decisions

· Manage internal and external barriers to change

· Ensure deadlines are met and delivered to a high standard

· Interpret and analyse complex information and make decisions on a range of programme issues where there may be more than one course of action
• Support the Programme Lead in coordinating and facilitating relationships between the programme and other local and other oversight and strategic group
• Work with service colleagues to champion digital innovation
• Investigate use of automation and AI to improve processes and scheduling
• Use service improvements projects as opportunities to digitise further parts of the care pathway
• Investigate use of AI (e.g chat GPT/ Google Gemini) in the production of reports, bearing in mind the need to maintain confidentiality.

· Work collaboratively across the Transformation landscape when other programmes or projects are in a resource intensive period, providing flexible support and project management as required. This may be outside of the community health portfolio.

· Deputise for the Business & Transformation Manager when required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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Be responsible for the day to day management of identified projects across the Community Health Services transformation agenda and will be a single point of contact, ensuring delivery against timelines; escalating issues and reporting highlights within the governance process as appropriate Agree tasks and resources required to meet project objectives and manage the project within and according to the agreed budget and timescales Produce robust and realistic project plans for driving forward transformation initiatives, using appropriate methodology and leading to the implementation of actions and outcomes required to deliver the projects in line with locally agreed timescales Maintain a full and accurate audit trail of key decisions, actions and outputs, including but not limited to risk and issue logs, project/milestone plans, update/highlight reports, and action plans, and make adjustments if targets/deadlines are not met Produce documents, reports and presentations on a regular basis for meetings, Committees and Boards in accordance with the agreed governance arrangements. Use appropriate software to create and maintain appropriate project documentation including project initiation documents, business cases, project plans, project briefs, risk and issue logs and communication plans Ensure that the clinical perspective and clinical staff are central to the work of the projects, working with clinical teams, managers and existing Business & Transformation Managers and Service Improvement Managers to develop new ways of working Ensure the patient voice is at the heart of transformation planning and delivery from initial scoping discussions all the way through to agreeing evaluation and the desired outcomes of change Make audience-appropriate presentations, be open to challenge and opposition, raise awareness, provide training on own project etc. Provide support and relevant updates to project/programme boards as required Chair project and or workstream meetings as appropriate Attend programme meetings to provide updates and facilitate discussions to seek key decisions Manage internal and external barriers to change Ensure deadlines are met and delivered to a high standard Interpret and analyse complex information and make decisions on a range of programme issues where there may be more than one course of action Support the Programme Lead in coordinating and facilitating relationships between the programme and other local and other oversight and strategic group Work with service colleagues to champion digital innovation Investigate use of automation and AI to improve processes and scheduling Use service improvements projects as opportunities to digitise further parts of the care pathway Investigate use of AI (e.g chat GPT/ Google Gemini) in the production of reports, bearing in mind the need to maintain confidentiality. Work collaboratively across the Transformation landscape when other programmes or projects are in a resource intensive period, providing flexible support and project management as required. This may be outside of the community health portfolio. Deputise for the Business & Transformation Manager when required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Decontamination Team Leader - Maternity Cover Until 17th January 2025

Department: HSDU

Band 3 £24,071- £25,674 Per annum pro rata

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Early shift 8am – 4pm – Late shift 11am – 7pm(This also includes 1 Saturday in 4 and full participation in the weekend on call rota)

The department has a vacancy for a fixed term -full-time team leader to cover maternity leave. The team leader role encompasses direct supervision of technicians combined with full participation in the operational aspects of the department.

The Decontamination Unit provides a comprehensive decontamination service to theatres, wards and departments within the hospital complex. The unit processes reusable surgical equipment and medical devices.

As a clinical support service, the department operates from 8am – 7pm (Monday – Friday) and 8am – 4pm Saturday. An on-call system is in operation from 4pm Saturday until 8am Monday. This on call system forms part of the team leader role. The on call covers trauma & emergency service for theatres and departments out of hours

The current shift patterns are 8am – 4pm (early) and 11am – 7pm (late) on a rotational basis but the person appointed would need to flexible and change shifts at short notice to manage the needs of the service.

The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System.

This role can not be sponsored.

Interview date: To be confirmed.



The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.

The ideal candidate will have recent HSDU experience and be familiar with the operational aspects of a Quality Management System.

The successful candidate should hold the e-learning qualification in decontamination, and you would be required to complete the introduction certificate in team leading.

To supervise and participate in daily activities ensuring the effective decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices

Supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution to ensure standards are maintained and work quotas met. Working within a controlled environment to ensure that QMS is effectively operated and monitored in accordance with the Quality Manual and associated Policies and Procedures.



'71% expressed they have achieved an excellent work-home life balance.'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024