Our client is a chocolate and dessert manufacturer with one of the most diverse and innovative product portfolios in the UK confectionery market.

An Interim Production Planner is needed for minimum 3 months. Reporting to the Production Director, the main tasks are:

• Report weekly on the previous week's peformance against plan, detailing quantity made vs. planned
• Report monthly recording year-to-date production volumes, planned % changeovers and conformance to plan
• Liaise on a daily basis with Supply Chain and Production to discuss major issues and variances to plan
• Report and comment on daily shortages and production discrepancies on a daily basis
• Chair a monthly meeting to interrogate the sales forecast, prior to setting up and validating the planning process
• Chair weekly meetings with Sales and Production to critically review the forthcoming week's plan, amending if necessary according to sales priorities
• Review, with Raw Materials, the provisional plan prior to issuing, flagging any potential raw material availability issues
• Liase with external raw materials suppliers, place orders and book in deliveries when necessary

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Numeracy
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to lead and influence and present and defend a business case
• Familiarity with MR200 data entry
• Knowledge of raw material market and suppliers in chocolate and confectionery

Interested? Send CV to cv@affordableinterims.com or phone us on 00 44 (0)207 073 2742

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The client organization aims to become a world leader in the installation management of Steam Turbine retrofits and industrial new equipment applications, developing a USP of speed combined with engineering excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Function (Steam Turbine Retrofit)  processes and Work Instructions correctly configured
• On-time delivery of Balanced Score Card and other allocated and regular reporting
• Allocated Six-Sigma projects and related activities
• Training of colleagues in correct use of related procedures
• Timely, on-target and on-budget implementation of business improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Experience/Behavioural Skills/Competencies:

• Experience in analysing and improving business processes and tools
• Good knowledge of financial business drivers and the ability to create convincing business cases in support of improvement projects
• ISO Standards - e.g. 9001, 14001
• Quality Management
• Internal Auditor Certification
• Engineering Knowledge
• Process Management knowledge
• MS Office Tools
• Leading, Managing, Communication, Teamwork

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These are permanent positions. Salary variable according to role and experience

Due to new marketing campaigns, and pushing forward brand possibilities, exciting opportunities exist with this highly-respected company for Brand Managers with FMCG, retailing or food industry experience.

You will be degree qualified with a track record of managing at least one food industry or recognised consumer brand. You will be able to demonstrate that you have been instrumental in profitable and innovative brand management, and you have been the principle gate-keeper in your organization for all activities related to the brand management life cycle.

Competencies:

• Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence key interfacing functions within the organization, and to create a passion for the brand both within and outside the organization
• Numeracy
• Competency with the full range of MS packages
• Deadline driven and detail conscious
• Commercially driven
• Innovative, with a propensity for problem solving

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This is a Permanent Role. Salary Competitive

A chocolate specialist is required to spearhead new product development with this much-respected and established brand. You will be an experienced hands-on Chocolatier, with a track record of balancing new product innovation with technical production, retail and logistic opportunities and constraints. It is likely that you have already been successful in a similar role in an established UK/European food or desserts manufacturer or retailer.

Key competencies and experience:

• Recipe development, product trialling and NPD track record
• Innovation and problem-abilities
• Deadline driven
• An aptitude for PR, and the ability to spread the company brand and marketing message, inspiring confidence and loyalty in the product
• A confident communicator, able to interact confidently with production, marketing, packaging, and raw materials suppliers
• Commercially driven
• Sound market knowledge on product, processes and competitors.

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The client organization aims to become a world leader in the installation management of Steam Turbine retrofits and industrial new equipment applications, developing a USP of speed combined with engineering excellence.

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THERE IS NO NEED TO RELOCATE FOR THIS POSITION, BUT MOBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS.

The Lead Technical Field Advisor will be responsible for planning and co-ordination as well as for providing technical advice in support of the tendering, design, pre-planning and installation of a retrofit project.

As you support three product lines, you must be able to meet the demands of multiple reporting structures and interfaces. Mobility is essential as installation projects are planned in the US and Poland amongst other locations. It is important that you have a background in, and understanding of, power generation, and the sort of operational, technical and commercial problems you are likely to encounter. You will be assessed on your ability to meet deadlines with quality technical advice and installations, with a strong adherence to the correct commissioning procedures and correct completion of documentation and records

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Opportunity/Tender Development Phase:

• Perform plant walk-downs for tender support purposes
• Obtain integrate and evaluate approved sub-supplier quotations with regard to technical adherence, costing, scheduling and risk management
• Facilitate integrated outage planning, costing and risk evaluation with partners and sub-suppliers to achieve project capture strategy targets
• Provide Installation Management specialist support for Tendering and Capture in development of steam turbine retrofit tenders e.g. customer meetings and promotions
• Support of site measuring and survey activities

Project Execution Pre-Outage Phase:

• Technical and organizational interface to management, colleagues clients and suppliers
• Manage installation related document exchanges and requirements for specific projects
• Provide interfacing and planning support for projects where the client has installation responsibility

Project Execution Phase:

• Project specific reporting to TSR Project Manager, and ensure conformance of all applicable local plant, state and country legislation and company procedures in respect of EHS issues
• Record and report project lessons-learned and participate in closeout meetings with all involved parties
• Perform, supervise and conduct instruction training for specialist/technical tasks to be performed as part of the retrofit site scope
• Site supervision and technical direction of erection, inspection and repair scope of work
• Manage, and, on occasion,  perform return-to-service commissioning of steam turbine plant and auxiliaries

Post Project Execution Phase:

• Support incident investigations and Through-Life Management group

Installation Management Resources:

• Maintenance and development of generic and project specific procurement specifications, installation and site work instructions, check sheets and training documentation

Installation Management Development Activities:

• Training and instruction of colleagues and client O&M staff
• Lead and participate in all IM related process improvement and best practice activities and initiatives

Educational Background/Knowledge/Experience:

Degree qualified (Mechanical Engineering, alternative Electrical Eng.) or equivalent relevant experience.
Recognised staff management training or Project Management training is an advantage, e.g. CNSG Safety passport course, ECITB courses for site supervisors, etc. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate international experience in power station and turbine maintenance, planning and execution. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and execution of steam turbine retrofits including direction of site staff and sub-contractors. Strong technical expertise in steam turbine erection and maintenance. Working knowledge of planning software and techniques an advantage (P3(e), MS Project etc. Competent in the application  of Quality and EHS Systems. Risk analysis and financial evaluation, and selection between opportunities and suppliers. 

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mentioning Lead Technical Field Advisor - UK and International Heavy Engineering/Power Sector

THERE ARE THREE POSITIONS VACANT. ONE POSITION WILL REQUIRE FLUENCY IN SPANISH, AND ONE POSITION WILL REQUIRE FLUENCY IN SWEDISH. THE THIRD POSITION ONLY REQUIRES WORKING IN ENGLISH.

The client organization aims to become a world leader in the installation management of Steam Turbine retrofits and industrial new equipment applications, developing a USP of speed combined with engineering excellence. The Retrofit Outage Co-ordinator is responsible for planning, co-ordinating and execution of the most complex site installation projects, including overseeing all aspects of planning, budgets, and resources and interfaces to project management, engineering, customer site teams, partner installation teams and sub-contractors. You will support all three product lines which are Turbine Retrofits, Integrated Retrofit and Small Steam Turbines.

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There is no need to relocate from your home base for this position, but mobility is essential, with an estimated 90% of time spent on travel and overseas assignments

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

Opportunity/Tender Development Phase: 

• Provide Installation Management specialist support for Tendering and Capture in development of competitive tenders for complex integrated projects as well as for standard scope stream turbine retrofits; intergrated retrofits, fossil or nuclear retrofits or small conventional or industrial steam turbine installations. This extends to the preparation for and participation in customer meetings and promotions, the presentation of technical papers, and support for internal tender approvals process
• Perform plant walk-downs for tender support purposes
• On occasion obtain integrate and evaluate approved sub-supplier quotations for technical conformance, costing, scheduling and risk management
• Define Site Management and contract structure for installation sub-suppliers
• Facilitate integrated outage planning, costing and risk evaluation with partners and sub-suppliers to achieve project capture strategy targets

Project Execution - Pre-outage Phase:

• Integrated outage planning with partners, sub-contractors and customers; schedule, procedures, budgets, risk management, EHS etc. covering all resources manpower tools and equipment
• Develop overall integrated outage plan including risk review, mitigation plan and follow-up
• Technical and organizational interface to all necessary internal parties, clients and suppliers
• Manage installation related documentation exchanges and requirements for specific projects

Project Execution Phase:

• Provide technical installation expertise in support of the Site Outage Manager, and in selected projects, fulfill the role of the Site Outage Manager
• Project specific reporting to managers and ensure conformance to all applicable local plant, state and country legislation and company procedures in respect of EHS issues
• Record and report project lessons-learned and participate in close-out meetings with all involved parties

Post Project Execution Phase:

• Support incident investigations and Through-Life Management group

Installation Management Resources:

• Maintenance and development of generic and project specific procurement specifications

Installation Management Development Activities:

• Training and instruction of colleagues and client Operations and Maintenance staff
• Champion and participate in all appropriate design and process improvement and best practice initiatives

You will be measured on:

• Correct and timely technical input and advice
• Correct input and support in the preparation of tender schedules and cost estimates in support of Sales and Tendering
• Overall project management skills
• Incident-free and on-time execution of intallation part of scope of work, according to your area of responsibility for the specific project
• Correct implementation of prevailing EHS and Q standards, processes and methods, according to project specifics.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

Degree qualified (Mechanical Engineering, alternative Electrical Eng.) or equivalent relevant experience.
Recognised staff management training or Project Management training is an advantage, e.g. CNSG Safety passport course, ECITB courses for site supervisors, etc. Ideally, you will have demonstratable international experience in power station erection and steam turbine maintenance including responsibility for both the planning and execution phases. Demonstrated installation management skills including planning and execution for steam turbine retrofits. Experience as overall site outage manager with full responsibility for achieving outage objectives and targets covering schedule, budgets, specifications and safety standards. Proven responsibility for management of sub-contractors and site staff. Working knowledge of planning software and techniques an advantage (P3(e), MS Project etc.) Overall plant systems knowledge required, beyond turbines.

Send CV's to cv@affordableinterims.com quoting the job reference AI18, or phone us on 0207 073 2742.
quoting  Retrofit Outage Co-ordinator UK and International Heavy Engineering/Power Sector

The client is considering suitably qualified candidates for this position on a permanent basis.

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THERE IS NO NEED TO RELOCATE FROM YOUR HOME BASE FOR THIS POSITION, BUT MOBILITY IS EXPECTED FOR PROJECTS.

The client organization aims to become a world leader in the installation management of Steam Turbine retrofits and industrial new equipment applications, developing a USP of speed combined with engineering excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing planning support and expertise for the tendering or fulfillment of the site installation part of a retrofit project. You will support all three product lines which are Turbine Retrofits, Integrated Retrofit and Small Steam Turbines.

You must be able to meet the demands of multiple reporting structures and interfaces across the three units, as well as the client, sub-contractor and labour interfaces on multiple sites. The three key requirements for the role are:

• Mobility. Installation projects are planned in the US and Poland amongst other locations
• Clarity of thought. Deadlines are sacrosanct and your planning skills will be paramount in meeting project milestones
• Understanding of the business, and the sort of operational, technical and commercial problems you are likely to encounter

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

As well as sub-supplier quotation evaluation and approval at tender stage, and the schedule planning of complex integrated projects at each subsequent installation stage, the successful candidate will have the following accountabilities

• Development and maintenance of detailed resourced outage and pre-planning
  schedules.
• Periodically reporting of progress as per project specific requirements.
• Well structured planning for integral projects with input from the projects business partners.
• Complete project risk evaluations.
• Correct enforcement of applicable procedures and work instructions.

KPI'S

• Timely development and upkeep of schedules.
• Timely, quality and accuracy of required reporting.
• Effectiveness of use of resources and time.
• Quality of integrated resourced schedules.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree qualified (Mechanical Engineering, alternative Electrical Eng.) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Recognised staff management training or Project Management training is an advantage, e.g. CNSG Safety passport course, ECITB courses for site supervisors, etc.
• Previous training as mechanical fitter or supervisor in heavy rotating equipment maintenance is an advantage.
• Expert knowledge of planning software (P3, Suretrak, MS-Project and ideally P3(e))
• Experience in outage planning for heavy rotating power plant equipment, including interfacing with subcontractors and site management.
• Demonstrated ability for monitoring of erection and maintenance outage schedules and management of risk mitigation programs.
• Expert in the use of IT planning tools, including full ability to produce, manipulate and optimise resourced schedules. Proficiency in other IT tools (Microsoft Office, LN database).
• Report writing in English language.
• Excellent understanding of steam turbine construction and erection
• Project management fundamentals, including risk analysis and understanding of project finances
• Ability to influence and persuade relevant stakeholders
• Applying a pragmatic approach to setting and achieving project goals and displaying a good sense of judgement when setting priorities and when managing time and deliverables.
• Ability to identify and prioritise between value-adding business activities.
• Ability to motivate individuals and working groups to achieve the targets set.
• Maintain focus and interface relationships in challenging situations.
• Creates a continuous learning environment while motivating and coaching colleagues.

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THERE IS NO NEED TO RELOCATE FROM YOUR HOME BASE FOR THIS POSITION, BUT MOBILITY WILL BE EXPECTED ACCORDING TO PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Our client is seeking a Piping Engineer to work within the Turbine Retrofit Business Unit. You will have functional responsibility to the Lead Engineer for technical and time schedule responsibility, calculation and specification, and technical enquiry of pipes and valves, according to individual projects. 

You will have an Engineering Degree, (mechanical or electrical) or appropriate and detailed experience in this field. You will have had experience of piping design, and be able to apply design methods and rules for piping and valves, and how the technology impacts on other areas.

Please send your CV to cv@affordableinterims.com or phone us on 0207 073 2742.

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YOU DO NOT NEED TO RELOCATE FROM YOUR HOME BASE, ALTHOUGH MOBILITY WILL BE REQUIRED ACCORDING TO PROJECT DEMANDS

Our client is seeking a Turbine Retrofit Project Director who will be the direct interface between the end customer and our client on major projects. In some instances, he or she will need to be located in close proximity to the site, whereever it is located in the world.

Reporting to the General Manager of the Global Business Unit, and the Operational Director, you will manage the Project and/or the consortium team in order to ensure that the global contract committments are met in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Your specific responsibilities will cover four essential elements:

PREPARING AND MANAGING THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

• Implement key management tools, including work breakdown structures, scope and statement or work, master schedules, defining QCD targets to work packages, procedures for task authorization and change orders, list of deliverables, project assumptions and maintain the Project Schedule
• Ensure proper implementation of a multi-leveled scheduling process

ORGANIZING THE PROJECT TEAM

• Organize and coach the project team and set responsibilities, rules and and resourcing requirements. Interface with Partners to ensure adequate resources are available when needed. Organize the Project Platform, involving key suppliers, especially at the design phase.

MANAGING THE PROJECT

• Take all necessary decisions, (quality, performance, price, costs, contract and schedule of the systems and products delivered to the customer, given previously defined targets allocated to the work packages). All corresponding decisions will be taken in accordance with the delegation of authority in place in the business and unit
• Manage all internal and external interfaces to ensure adequate progress along the projects baseline and the contract management. Manage the contract cost budget. Manage milestones and conduct appropriate risk mitigation. Manage the project reviews and take appropriate action, and report to appropriate stakeholders as required. Organize and manage a project reporting system.

COMMUNICATION

• Regular, open communication with all internal and external stakeholders on the progress of the project, the main issues encountered and actions undertaken or proposed to manage these issues. Ensure experience feedback reviews are performed to promote a learning organization.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

You will have a relevant degree qualification and a track record in an engineering discipline. Ideally, you will have experience in the power generation industry, particularly with regard to turbine technology. PMI and/or AMP accredication desirable. You will have experience of managing international projects and have strong team leadership credentials. 

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