Materials Management
We have an in-depth knowledge of the materials management market and work closely with our clients to support with the range of roles that fall within this. We provide our candidates with a variety of opportunities to develop their materials management careers.
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Production Manager
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
Hemel Hempstead
Exciting new opportunity for a Production Manager to join a leading global organisation. This permanent role is based in Hemel Hempstead, offering a salary of up to £50,000. In this position, you will oversee the complete production process - planning, managing, and controlling operations to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and the highest standards of quality. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in production within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and operational expertise. Role responsibilities of the Production Manager include: Developing, implementing and managing production plans and schedules to meet business objectives. Overseeing production budgets, product costing and estimating processes in line with business requirements. Leading, training and developing production staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Monitoring production processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficiency improvements. Managing the allocation of resourcing including staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Person Specification of the Production Manager: Prior hands-on experience in a production role within a manufacturing setting, working with raw materials such as wood, metals, and other materials. Demonstrated success in team management and proven leadership capabilities. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks. Proficiency in ERP systems or production management software. Salary Up to £50k This position requires full on-site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within production as a production manager, production coordinator, production team leader, production scheduler, materials scheduler, materials planner, or materials manager
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Warehouse Manager
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A global manufacturing organisation is looking for a permanent Warehouse Manager to join their team in Cheltenham, offering a salary of £55,000 + £8,000 car allowance. This position will be leading and developing the distribution centre so that the organisation can reliably exceed customer expectations and fulfil customer demand. The ideal candidate will have previous with warehouse and logistics management alongside strong managerial skills. Role responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager include: Lead and develop the Distribution Centre to consistently exceed customer expectations and meet demand through effective leadership and collaboration with key supply chain functions. Foster an engaged and values-driven warehouse culture focused on continuous improvement, career development, and operational excellence. Ensure health and safety compliance by implementing safe processes Maintain high-quality standards to prevent damage, delays, and disruptions, aligning with customer expectations and safeguarding brand reputation. Drive operational efficiency by removing barriers, optimising processes, and working closely with logistics partners and internal departments. Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies to ensure smooth operations despite external challenges. Support talent growth by identifying skills gaps, conducting performance reviews, and providing necessary training for team members. Person Specification of the Warehouse Manager: Previous experience managing Warehouse operations including logistics and inventory Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills to inform strategic decision-making. Leadership capabilities in team management, performance coaching, recruitment, and talent retention. Ability to interpret data, derive insights, and implement actions to optimise supply chain and logistics operations. Airfreight experience advantageous Salary Up to £55k + £8,000 cash car This position requires full on-site presence. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within Warehousing and Logistics as a warehouse manager, logistics manager, warehouse supervisor, logistics and warehouse lead, supply chain warehouse manager, distribution centre manager, inventory and logistics manager, distribution logistics manager, operations manager or operations supervisor
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Production Planner
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A renowned organisation is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis in Cheltenham. They are offering a salary of up to £45,000, along with excellent opportunities for career growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of production performance, continuously seeking ways to optimise processes and challenge deviations. The Production Planner will collaborate closely with central functions and quality assurance to align production schedules with overall business priorities. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Role Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Develop and refine production schedules based on demand forecasts, stock levels, and resource availability. Collaborate closely with central teams to ensure alignment and seamless workflow across departments. Identify production bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions to enhance output and reduce costs. Monitor ongoing production activities, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained. Address and resolve issues that arise during the manufacturing process promptly. Analyse production data to assess performance, detect trends, and generate comprehensive reports for management. Person Specification for the Production Planner: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment in a production planning role. Solid understanding of production processes, material flow, and inventory management principles. Strong organisational skills and excellent time management capabilities. Proficiency with scheduling, inventory management, and data analysis software. Effective communication skills, capable of liaising with diverse teams and stakeholders. Salary Up to £45k This position requires full on site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within production as production controller, production planner, production coordinator, production co-ordinator, production specialist, production control specialist, supply chain planner, production operations planner, material requirements planner, material planning analyst, planning and scheduling analyst or manufacturing specialist
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Supplier Quality Engineer
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
Poole
Butler Ross are pleased to be recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on behalf of our client operating in the marine sector. This is an exciting opportunity, suitable for someone new to the field or a an individual with previous quality inspection, or quality engineer experience. In this position you will be ensuring that all materials and components supplied to manufacturing facilities meet the organisations quality standards, and supporting these suppliers, helping them to develop and improve their quality systems and ensuring compliance to requirements. This opportunity is offering a salary of £30-35,000, and operates on a hybrid-working basis (2 days a week from home) with the remainder spent either in their office in Poole, or their facilities and suppliers internationally (20-30% of the time estimated)- making it a great opportunity for those who want to enjoy some time outside of the UK whilst they work. You will be joining a pre-existing team of 2, a Quality Manager and another Quality Engineer, who split the travel requirements as required. Desired Experience Attitude - Having a desire and determination and an interest in problem-solving is crucial; skills and knowledge can be taught! Some prior experience/background in quality, manufacturing or engineering Any familiarity with any quality systems, methodologies, controls, or processes - for example: PPAP, APQP, 5Y, 8S, 8D, ISO's etc. would be advantageous Key Responsibilities: Supplier Management & Development - Build strong supplier relationships with new and existing suppliers, conducting regular audits, assessments and performance reviews. Quality Assurance & Compliance - Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and regulations, reviewing control plans and quality documentation. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement - Monitoring supplier quality metrics and solving supplier quality and non-conformance issues Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams. Documentation & Reporting - Maintaining records and reports on audits, non-conformance, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance If this opportunity sounds like something you would love to be involved with - please apply via this advert or reach out to us at Butler Ross directly, to discuss additional details and the application process. This position would likely suit individuals with a background or experience where any of the following may be relevant: Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Quality Engineer / Quality Engineering / Quality Management / Graduate Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Production Control / Supplier Quality / Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Development / SQA / SQE / SQD / Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Inspector /
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Production Planner
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A renowned organisation is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis in Cheltenham. They are offering a salary of up to £45,000, along with excellent opportunities for career growth. The successful candidate will take ownership of production performance, continuously seeking ways to optimise processes and challenge deviations. The Production Planner will collaborate closely with central functions and quality assurance to align production schedules with overall business priorities. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Role Responsibilities of the Production Planner: Develop and refine production schedules based on demand forecasts, stock levels, and resource availability. Collaborate closely with central teams to ensure alignment and seamless workflow across departments. Identify production bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions to enhance output and reduce costs. Monitor ongoing production activities, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards maintained. Address and resolve issues that arise during the manufacturing process promptly. Analyse production data to assess performance, detect trends, and generate comprehensive reports for management. Person Specification for the Production Planner: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment in a production planning role. Solid understanding of production processes, material flow, and inventory management principles. Strong organisational skills and excellent time management capabilities. Proficiency with scheduling, inventory management, and data analysis software. Effective communication skills, capable of liaising with diverse teams and stakeholders. Salary Up to £45k This position requires full on site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within production as production controller, production planner, production coordinator, production co-ordinator, production specialist, production control specialist, supply chain planner, production operations planner, material requirements planner, material planning analyst, planning and scheduling analyst or manufacturing specialist
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