Industry News http://www.dudleychild.co.uk Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:12:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/fmcg-jobs/fmcg-jobs-200-jobs-created-at-the-former-l-oreal-cosmetics-p.htm Fillcare took over the former L’Oreal site last summer and has plans to invest around£7 million into the site. Around 200 jobs were lost at the site back in 2008 when L’Oreal announced plans to transfer production abroad. Fillcare manufactures and packages hair care and styling products for many well known leading brands. It is owned by the Fareva Holding and is the only UK group’s facility. The investment is predominantly for new equipment and a new production line, which is also being supported by the Welsh Assembly Government. The local economy in Rhondda Cyon Taf, has the support of the local economy and the councils leader Russell Roberts was delighted with the news and the boost it will provide to the local economy. Dudley Child Executive Recruitment works within many sectors including the Personal Care sector, remaining up to date with market movements and trends on an international basis. With an increasing number of job opportunities, we are always keen to hear from people that are looking for their next career move. Please call us on 0113 246 8882. Thu, 27 May 2010 08:18:55 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/aerospace-defence-news/lean-manufacturing-principles-how-to-apply-lean-methodology-to-transactional-proces.htm By Carl Boslem- Operations and CI Manager at Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd- www.dudleychild.co.uk Lean manufacturing principles have been implemented across the manufacturing and engineering sector for over 2 decades. Companies are keen to implement lean visual tools mainly on the manufacturing and production side of the business. However becoming Lean is a journey that takes time and should not just be limited to this area. Eliminating waste is a philosophy that can and should be introduced to other areas of the business including transactional processes. Lean tools that can aid transactional processes. 5s- Seems basic but putting the 5s into any transactional process will reduce waste- SORT- SET IN ORDER- SWEEP- STANDARDISE-SUSTAIN. All relevant information/ tools needed for the task need to be streamlined and close to hand. Too often time is wasted looking for materials which have been lost or misplaced. Poka-Yoke- (Error proof) Mainly seen in the manufacturing environment but will be beneficial in transactional activities as it will try to eliminate errors made. This can be very simple systems such as read only documents, backups of important data etc. Kanban systems are lean visual tools and can be used to stop bottle-necking such as pile up of documents, and can be used for stock levels such as stationary. For more information on lean manufacturing principles including 5’s, kanban, JIT, Kaizen please visit www.dudleychild.co.uk Keywords Lean, Manufacturing, Engineering, JIT, 5’S, Kaizen, Poka Yoke. Wed, 26 May 2010 17:57:20 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/fabrication-heavy-industry-news/lean-manufacturing-principles-what-are-the-most-common-lean-tools-used-in-the-manufacturing-sec.htm Part 1 5S By Carl Boslem- Operations and CI Manager at Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd www.dudleychild.co.uk Over the last decade British manufacturing and engineering companies have often identified that being LEAN is the way forward in becoming more efficient and intern improves bottom line. . It is a cultural change that takes time and consistency. It is a journey that will reward both shop floor and senior management and LEAN tools are just the visual aspects- the top of the iceberg in essence. So what are the most common LEAN manufacturing tools implemented in the manufacturing and engineering sector? This part will look at 5s. 5s –SORT- (SIERI). As the name suggests it is merely getting the tools/ equipment that you need daily into your work space. Any unnecessary tools are removed from this space. Phase 2 SET IN ORDER (SEITON). This is where each piece of equipment/ tools are given a set place in your work area. All tools much be accessible quickly and efficiently and thus eliminate time wastage. This process should be thought out first, discussed with the workforce to make sure all areas are covered. It is more than just a quick fix clean up operation. It is the start of a lean journey. Phase 3 – SWEEP/SHINE (SEISO). This sound like common sense but again it is a simple and common sense approach but needs to be done daily. After every day, tools and equipment need to be stored in its correct place (eliminates theft, loss of equipment) and will speed up processes for the next day. Every employee needs to have this mentality as a dedicated workforce is paramount for the lean process to begin and maintain its journey. Cleaning rotas need to be established and responsibility for areas of the production site need to be handed out and properly managed. Phase 4 – STANDARDISE (SEIKETSU). All areas need to be standardised. As mentioned above people need to be given responsibility and managed appropriately. If implemented correctly you will have the “buy in” from your workforce; they will understand why these new procedures are being put into place and thus will want to be a part of this journey of continuous improvement. Phase 5 – SUSTAIN (SHITSUKE). The process of becoming lean is not an over night process or indeed a 3 month exercise. It is an ever changing program which needs to be addressed constantly and changed from time to time. It has to be sustained otherwise the company will considered itself lean when in fact it is in a worse position than before. Sustaining a lean culture and attitude is what separates a market leader form the rest. By introducing the above 5S companies will be on the first run of the ladder to becoming lean. However it is important that the management and workforce do not see 5s as a clean up activity- it is much more than that. It is a simple way of getting people to work more efficiently and reduce waste. For more information on Lean manufacturing principles such as Kanban, Kaizen, please visit www.dudleychild.co.uk Key words: LEAN 5S SORT SHINE SUSTAIN STANDARDISE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Wed, 26 May 2010 17:33:32 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/powergeneration-news/dudley-child-executive-recruitment-news-powergen-cost-saving-exercise-reduces-customer-intim.htm As interrogated by Dudley Child Executive Recruitment recently and a well publicised activity for UK industry over the past decade, the relocation of facilities overseas in an effort to cut costs has resulted in significant reductions in quality, reliability and branding of many leading brands and services. Powergen’s announcement that they are to relocate their call centres from Asia back to the UK highlights another issue, the lack of customer intimacy. Their operating costs were certainly reduced, but so too have their levels of customers on the back numerous issues, essentially meaning that it was an exercise without benefit. As consumer levels fell, the need to retain consumers shifted to needing to attract them also, a subsequent shortfall in the capabilities of overseas locations with no localised level of customer intimacy. My opinion, the rush to reduce cost wherever possible did not always involve the level of research that fully assessed the potential longer term implications of such actions. After all, do you get what you pay for? Dudley Child works extensively within the Powergen Industry and has an extensive candidate base within the area. To discuss your headcount requirements or our delivery strategy to you, please call us on 0113 246 8882 or by email Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk). Thu, 20 May 2010 17:18:33 +0100 http://www.dudleychild.co.uk/process-chemical-industry-news/chemical-engineering-news-celenese-acetate-closes-derbyshire-plant-due-to-increase-in-energy-c.htm The engineering polymers business, Celenese Acetate is set to close its Derbyshire plant in 2011, recent reports suggest. Energy costs are an ongoing concern to most UK manufacturers and affect all from Chemical Engineers to Process Manufacturers, Heavy Capital Equipment to Electronics. Confirmation that energy costs are the sole driver behind this decision, however, only serve to emphasise the point. To make matters worse, the site closure will not be followed by a relocation to the furthest regions of the developing nations, it is likely to be to the US or even closer to home, Belgium. The previous year’s figures indicate that average energy costs for the UK have increased by 16.7% where, for the same period, European energy costs have only risen by 3.8%. Is it starting to seem as though there may be a concerted effort to make UK manufacturing an unjustifiable option? Dudley Child works extensively within the Chemical Process Industry and has an extensive candidate base within the area. To discuss your headcount requirements or our delivery strategy to you, please call us on 0113 246 8882 or by email Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk (mailto:Darragh.lyons@dudleychild.co.uk). Thu, 20 May 2010 17:04:35 +0100