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Company Profile:Cosma Casting UK is an operating unit of Magna International, one of the world's premier globalautomotive suppliers. Magna's pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to askfor solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.Cosma Casting UK has established a manufacturing facility in Telford, UK. For this venture, we arelooking for a Production Data Analyst. Cosma Casting UK will specialise in high pressure die-casting that designs and builds medium to large aluminium die-cast automotive components.Position Summary:Reporting to the MPL Manager, the Production Data Analyst is responsible for the collection andinterpretation of production and process data to aid Production Planning, Process and BusinessUnits in the day to day facility operation and improvements.Role Responsibilities:This role entails but is not limited to: -Using SOLIDAT (MES) to export RAW data and convert to Excel and Power BIUploading the daily reports using POWER BI and share with relevant stakeholders (MP&L andOperations)Collection of Manual rework and production data for daily reportingOversee Access Database for all manual production entries requiredPresenting of data trends and analytics to support operationsEnsuring data accuracy in all manual and MES data capturing systemsChallenging production and planning on data input anomaliesCreating and presenting executive summaries of operations performanceVisualisation of production data at all reporting levelsUpdating CCUK plant facility scorecardsSupporting production planning and operations on strategyDeal with queries regarding planned availability to ensure OEE accuracyCreation of reports using Power Point and ability to present dataPromote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant and adhere to all Health and Safety Environmental requirementsOther related duties as determined by the Departmental Manager or SupervisorPersonal Attributes:Data driven, analytical and logicalGood problem-solving skillsDetail orientatedTeam player and promotes a team approach to problem solvingConfidence to challenge the status quoConfident delivery of positive and negative information to single and multiple audiencesWork collaboratively to achieve project/company goalsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentGood communicator both written and verbalOrganised and able to multi-taskProactive in approach with a "can do attitude"Self-motivatedEligibility to work in the UKEXPERIENCE:EssentialProficient in MS Power BIExcellent excel and Power Point abilityWorking knowledge of MicrosoftAccessExperience of problem solving - 3CMES experienceCreation of relevant and improvementdriving KPIsGroup communication deliveryGood working knowledge of MicrosoftAble to create SWIsAbility to train othersAbility to carry out auditsExcellent communication at all levelsDesiredExperience within castings sectorWhite belt trainedTier 1 automotive supplyProduction planning experienceVBA or SQL experiencePresentation skills to a higher levelWork EnvironmentPlant conditions necessitate exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises within ourmanufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for all conditions.

Continuous Improvement AdvisorTelford, ShropshireCirca £32,000 + Overtime @ Premium Rates + Enhanced Pension Scheme + Benefits. Internal Access to a virtual University- offering a range of courses- both Ci and non CI related.Monday to Friday Day Shift (Early Finish on Fridays), Night Shift available + shift premium My client, an internationally recognised manufacturer, working within the FMCG sector, are looking for 3 continuous improvement advisors to work across their manufacturing facility- 2 on day shifts and 1 on night shift. The company offer fantastic levels of training and development, offering a 'promote from within' culture on site, offering an unrivalled level of growth for the successful candidates. Reporting in to the CI Manager, each Continuous Improvement advisor will be designated an area of the factory and will be responsible for generating reports, taking part in root cause analysis investigations, creating and implementing improvements, rolling out training and development, acting as a CI champion across site, while offering regular coaching to staff. The role will be a mixture of office based computer work, coupled with being an active player on the production floor. Other responsibilities will include; supporting the CI Manager in developing plans for day to day ownership areas, analysing data to identify and priorities loss elimination opportunities, working with team leaders, shift managers and engineering to address ongoing issues. To be successful in this role, you will have had previous continuous improvement based experience working in a production manufacturing environment. You will be familiar with terms and methodologies such as: LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, FPQ and others. This role might suit someone who is currently working as a senior production operative, team leader or other production orientated roles, having received some training in the world of Continuous Improvement. The Role: Identifying development opportunities, creating improvements and coaching staff to ensure CI best practiceRCA- Root cause analysisSupporting CI Manager in all continuous improvement initiatives Monday to Friday, Day ShiftCirca £32,000 + Overtime + Benefits The Person; Previous working knowledge of; LEAN, Kaizen, 5S, Six sigma and other methodologiesComputer LiterateAbility to understand and write SOP's, WINS, and OPL'sInfluencer and relationship builder Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

H&S Implementation ManagerCompany Profile:Cosma Casting UK is an operating unit of Magna International, one of the world's premier globalautomotive suppliers. Magna's pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to askfor solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.Cosma Casting UK has established a manufacturing facility on a site in Telford, UK. For thisventure, we are looking for H&S Implementation Manager. Cosma Casting UK will specialise inhigh pressure die-casting that designs and builds medium to large aluminium die-cast automotivecomponents.Position Summary:Reporting to the HR Manager, with a dotted line into the Group HSE Director, the H&SImplementation Manager is responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and ergonomic (include'health' in all references) standards are maintained and compliant to UK EHS Regulatoryframework and Cosma Casting UK (CCUK) and Magna policies.Role Responsibilities:The role entails but is not limited to:- In conjunction with the Group HSE Director, develop the H&S strategy for the site- Execute the H&S risk management programme across the site covering all hazards andcontrols associated with the business- Responsibility for maintaining and compliance with ISO45001 Safety management systems- Accident reduction through risk reduction programmes- Operational H&S implementation & Support- Safety leadership- Behavioural based safety development- HSE Linx H&S & Ergo inc Occupational health- Lead safety L&D programmes- Effective change management support- Ensure Cosma Casting (UK)'s Health and Safety policies and procedures are consistently applied based on the principles of the Magna Employee's Charter, the Corporate and Divisional Health, Safety and Environmental and Ergonomic policy, as well as being in compliance with legislation- Promote and practice "safety first" by immediately addressing any hazards, defective equipment or unsafe conditions within the department- Conduct monthly safety and ergonomic audits and report results to division Leaders as well as offer improvement suggestions to fill the gap- Conduct monthly safety and ergonomic audits and report results to division Leaders as well as the General Manager- Monitor new and amended legislation and remain current with the latest health, safety and ergonomic requirements- Review all accident/incident investigation reports and provide leadership in developingand implementing corrective actions.- Maintain effective communication and coordination with all internal customers, plantLeaders and Team Members; maintain positive employee relations; listen to issues and concerns and respond within 48 hours.- Plan and coordinate internal and external safety training for all Team members as well asensuring that everyone is kept up to date on H&S changes- Continually evaluate the H&S processes in place and advise on any necessary changes required- Manage External Certification body surveillance visits and regulators- Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant and adhere to all Health and Safety Environmental requirements- Other related duties as determined by the HR Manager or Group HSE DirectorEXPERIENCE :Essential - Post-secondary education in safety engineering or equivalent experience in an industrial environment- Experience in health and Safety in the Automotive sector, Engineering or Manufacturing environment, preferred- Member of IEMA- Ergonomics- TS-16949- NEBOSH & COSHH- Working towards CMIOSH- Working knowledge of H&S legislation- Knowledge of control of substances, vibration, asbestos, Legionella, noise and work equipment- Experience of press work and fabrication processes- OHSAS18001 and ISO14001 lead auditor- Behavioural safety- Ability to manage technical staff- Risk assessor- Investigator / problem solver- PC Literacy - MS officeDesirable - Experience in a Castings environment- Trainer qualified- Automotive industry- New projects risk management- Behavioural safety programmes- Previous experience of Major risk business- Lean manufacturingPersonal Attributes:- Good interpersonal skills with "hands on" problem solving expertise- Team player and promote a team approach to problem solving- Strategic critical thinker- Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals- Ability to work in a face paced environment- Strong communicator both written and verbal- Ability in influence and manage stakeholders- Ability to work under pressure with short completion times for projects- Very organised- Safety innovation- Proactive in approach with a "can do attitude"- Flexibility to travel extensively overseas for long periods of time when required- Valid Driving Licence- Eligibility to work in the UK- Work Environment- Plant conditions necessitate exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises withinour manufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for allconditions.

Senior design engineer sought within a special purpose component manufacturer offering long term career development opportunities to the successful candidate. My client is looking for a highly experienced Design/Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering team. The candidate will have strong experience in product design and designing/developing gas sensors, physical sensors, medical devices or other devices for demanding applications. They need somebody with strong problem solving skills and who will help the whole team succeed. Moreover, a strong wish to make a difference and an open mind are required! The core responsibilities of the role include the design from proof of concept through to the production phase of special purpose components. You will form part of a close knit supportive design team where you will need to be forward thinking and proactive in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines. The person required:3D CAD experienceProactive, Forward thinking and open mindedHands on design experienceExposure to sensorsExposure to the medical device / electronic industry - desirable Product Design experienceGood problem solving skills Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are looking for a proven Estimator with experience in the Window Glazing / Cladding industry that wants to work for a well-established and successful company based in Droitwich! Role:Permanent £30,000 - £35,000Holiday - 22 + BH (5 days to be used at Christmas)8.40 AM - 17:10 PM Mon - Thurs & Friday @ 15:30 PM (40 min lunch)Parking on-siteResponsibilitiesPreparation of accurate estimates in accordance with weekly/cumulative objectives.Preparation of accurate estimate revision.Communication and agreement with the potential customer on any revisions.Compliance with the customers' specification in accordance with current Building Regulations. Highlighting to Senior Management any obvious conflicts to the specification and requirements that may have a health and safety effect.Produce tender costs in an agreed consistent format to within an agreed accuracyThe creation and despatch of the detailed quotations in time with the customer's requirements.On secured orders responsible for producing contract breakdown information along with collation of all paperwork which is to be put into a contract file.Reporting to Sales Director any feedback from customers regarding quotations both positive and negative.Aiming to improve purchasing allowances after successful conclusion of quotation.Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by Senior ManagementAbout you? 3+ years experience as an Estimator in the commercial sector of window glazing / cladding industry or similar is essentialNeed to possess technical & commercial knowledgeGood communication and negotiating skillsProven experience in an estimator role Proven track record working on contracts ranging £100k to £1.5 million Confidence in dealing with customersFamiliar with different types of softwareIT literate - must be competent on excelPlease apply today! Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Do you have experience of working as a Die Casting Machine Operator?Are you able to work in a fast paced, team orientated environment?If so, you could be perfect for this role. We are currently looking to recruit a number of DCM operators on a temporary basis for one of the world's premier global automotive suppliers.Company Profile:Cosma Casting UK is an operating unit of Magna International, one of the world's premier globalautomotive suppliers. Magna's pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to askfor solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.Cosma Casting UK are establishing a manufacturing facility in Telford in the UK. For this newventure, we are looking for DCM Operators. Cosma Casting UK will specialise in high pressure die-casting that designs and builds medium to large aluminium die-cast automotive components.Benefits:-Competitive hourly pay plus shift allowance-On-site parking-On-site shop-Retail discounts Hours:- 2 shift rotation 6:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00- Set shift 22:00 - 6:00 Position Summary:Reporting to the Team Leader the DCM Operator is part of the team responsible for themanufacture of castings on site, ensuring a safe working environment and satisfying all customerquality standards. Responsibilities:- Guarantee a safe working environment- Ensure all production processes conform to current quality standards- Manufacture parts in time to satisfy customer demand- Strive to improve production processes- Part of team to root cause analysis of non-conforming production and implement corrective actions- Quality check of parts produced- Record hourly performance and Key characteristics of parts produced- Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant and adhere to all- Health and Safety environmental requirementsPersonal Attributes:- Results driven with good written and oral communication skills- Able to work in a faced paced team environment- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)- Self-motivated, able to initiate and follow tasks through to completionExperience:-Proven Production experience- Experience of problem solving- Use of 5S to improve production environment- Good working knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, Word etc.)- Understanding of KPI's to track performance- Proven experience of technical ability (Die cast machine/mouldingmachines/machine Op/setter etc) If this role suits your current skill set and experience please apply using the link on the advert or viahttps://ourclients.randstad.co.uk/cosma/vacancies/