• Strong FMCG / Food / Pharmaceutical
• Located Northwest, Sydney
• Willing to travel 45 minutes
• Short notice
• $60-65K + super

If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Oksana Tymoc quoting Ref No CM-120518-OT or call Oksana on 02 9421 5900.

With a university background in Science [Food Science & Technology] our candidate has a great overview of multi functions within FMCG grocery.

In respect to skills, strong achievements within the Innovation, NPD and Marketing functions across major Global Blue Chip FMCG organisations in relation to the Quality Function, great exposure and achievements within Beverage Category, this candidate outlook is end to end from inbound Raw Materials through to Sales & Marketing function is S.T.A.R material.

Great confidence, big brand exposure and growing empathy to the demands of the Major Retailers and pressure on the Sales & Marketing function.

Word speak is around engagement at a Sales & Marketing level….working from the ideation phase right through NPD Stage Gate process and into Commercialisation phase and Post Launch Score Card.

When it comes to Food Processing knowledge, great solid examples on working around Formulation Development, Hot Fill, Extrusion Processing, Factory Trials through to being guided by Consumer Insights & Research results.

In summary, an awesome young candidate keen and looking to grow professionally, wants a Technical direction in the next phase of their career, well worth the time to consider, interview for potential Contract, Permanent opportunities.

In respect to Salary requirements, our candidate is looking for around $90k to $110k Packaged all up. Please contact Stephen Ibbotson on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting reference number CM–120517-SI

• Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle; product development to product rollout;

• Strong decision making, negotiation and influencing skills have ensured projects success and has enforced a pro-active approach to project management and program management;

• Excellent communication and relationship with customers/clients, suppliers, consultants and internal parties;

• Dynamic and articulate strategic thinker who drives innovation. Worked and trained with European companies;

• MBA and mechanical engineering qualifications;

• Located in Northwest Sydney and looking for a stable business with the ability to use his diverse skills and experience;

• $130-140K + super;

• Available 4 weeks notice;

This candidate has comprehensive expertise extending to: Project and people management, ability to solve complex financial control issues to revitalise business growth and direction.

Please contact Oksana Tymoc on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting Reference Number CM-120213-OT

The candidate is currently on a spousal visa that ends December 2012. The candidate’s spouse was seconded from Schneider Electric in Iran to work in Macquarie Park in Sydney. Schneider has applied for Australian Permanent residency for the couple and the candidate advised this is due for issue in August 2012.

Primarily I would like to draw attention to the candidate’s work over the 11 years at Sapco and in particular their Project Management in procurement for the various Peugeot 206 models for manufacture for the global market in joint venture with Peugeot, France.

The candidate was responsible for the tender process and contract management of parts and components that included trunk, bumper, rear mirrors, axel and suspension systems, body parts related to the trunk, dashboard, trim, mats, carpet and lights. Overall 300 new parts had to be developed for the 206 with trunk.

The candidate had a team of 8, reported to the Senior Project Manager and the project elements the candidate managed had a cost of $13M AUD with a life cycle of 36 months. When completed, the project areas in the candidate’s portfolio was 98% of the allocated budget.

Overall the whole of vehicle project cost was $150M AUD.

Various companies in Germany, France and Iran were invited to tender and the candidate was responsible for this process and helped make the final selections and ongoing management of the warranty agreements of the part manufacture.

However the candidate was integral through the whole process from:

• Concept sketch
• Design
• Clay Modeling
• Prototyping
• Installation of retype on vehicle shell
• Finalization of the SLA
• Building and assessment of the mass production tooling
• Establishment of quality targets
• Managing the stage gate process through to commercialization
• Issuing the orders for mass manufacture.
• Sign off after the completion of the commissioning phase
• Monitoring the SLA in respect to warranty

The candidate was also responsible for the set up of second and third tier suppliers as a contingency plan though these relationships were not true partnerships just back up planning.

Please contact Luke McDonald on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting reference number CM-120570-LM

• Resides near Penrith NSW;

• Availability July 2012;

• Currently around $100K Package (willing to negotiate this).

A hardworking and well qualified Operations Leader about to complete their current role in June. The candidate delivered on difficult KPI’s for Sony BMG, Valspar / Wattyl & Johnson Diversey in key operational roles in manufacturing , warehouse & quality.

Please contact Luke McDonald on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting reference number CM-120569-LM

With a university background in Science, Chemical Engineering, further studies within International Business, this candidate has a great overview of multi functions within and organisation such as Procurement, Supplier Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain through to the Consumer.

In respect to Skills, an insight in relation to the Quality Function, great exposure and achievements within Beverage Category, this candidate’s outlook is end to end from inbound Raw Materials through to FPS and Consumer Complaints.

Word speak is around engagement at a Manufacturing Level i.e. Production and Lone Supervisor level through to Documentation Systems Management. Examples are based off working with Key Suppliers on Compliance [ i.e. Flavours, Sugars, Barley, Meats, packaging and Labelling through to Cleaning Chemicals ].

When it comes to Food Processing knowledge, great solid examples on working around Cold Fill Beverage, High Speed Packaging [ Cans, Bottles and Flexi Pouches ] & Pasteurization … to this Cook, Hot Fill, Retort processing insights to name a few.

Note; a key insight and issue to consider … this candidate does not have WQA, SQF or BRC exposure. Australian FSANZ and Quality Systems exposure is learning … a management / leadership role is out of their reach, however a support role that would allow 6 to 12 months exposure I believe will produce a valuable employee.

In summary, an awesome young candidate, keen and looking to grow …. at best their skills set are relevant to Australia can be described as learning … well worth the time to consider, interview for potential Contract, Permanent opportunities.

In respect to Salary requirements, our candidate is looking for around $80 to 90k packaged all up. Please contact Stephen Ibbotson on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting reference number CM-120412-SI

• Northern Suburbs – near Hornsby;

• Willing to travel – up to an hour;

• Availability – 2 weeks;

• At Graduate Level – was on $55K + Super in contract role in automotive.

This candidate attended high school in Northern Suburbs of Sydney with many extra curricular activities with high achievement levels. A little nervous when my interview started , kept saying the same phrase “Of course“ after I would explain something to him, however, the candidate did relax after about 10 minutes into the interview. Very detailed and clear in their explanations about the projects they have managed in terms of design through to component manufacture.

When the candidate left school studied accounting, found it didn’t suit, and moved across to Mechanical Engineering at UNSW, academic transcript sighted – great results.

Worked a 10 month contract at Chery Automotive last year and their experience there would be valuable to a role that requires some hands especially the component design prototypes : 2 plastic part ( caps & seal retainers) & sheet metal brackets for the transmission block.

The candidate went into great detail about the concept , research of relevant literature , dealing with Du Pont for advice, vendor feedback, refining the concept, Conducting FEA (especially in respect to chemical lubricants & heat generation resistance), validation calculations, final design drafts, negotiating with vendors about manufacture, utilising Japanese production methodology, testing of products and finally product into production for use.

Proficient in CAD – 2D & 3D modelling software including Catia & Solidworks , gives themself an intermediate to advanced rating. Has some hands on skills in the workshop , working with the mechanics at Chery.

Please contact Luke McDonald on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting reference number CM -120402-LM.

• Located Sydney;

• 4 weeks’ notice;

• $130K package;

• Diploma Logistics Management

High energy, results oriented Supply Chain professional with over 12 years’ experience in Supply Chain operations, planning and logistics coordination roles.

Ability to liaise and influence a diverse range of key stakeholders to achieve improved operational efficiencies, lines of communication and cost reductions.

Please contact Oksana Tymoc on 02 9421 5900 for more details about this candidate quoting Reference Number CM-110531-OT-2

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    Many of you will be aware that Technical Focus is only a small recruitment firm. The fact that we are focused on manufacturing, supply chain and technical management roles only and the fact that we predominantly only deal with FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, and hi tech companies in Sydney and Melbourne at the moment means that we can pick up on a new recruitment trend very quickly.

    It’s been very disappointing over the last ten years to see so many manufacturing sites close down in Australia due to globalisation etc and I’m sure that most of us involved in this industry have our own opinions on what the government could do to improve/support the situation without just quoting “free market” to us.

    The good news is that we have seen a flurry of activity in engineering recruitment over the last six months. Such roles as:

    In Pharmaceuticals:

    Process Validation and new equipment installation (due to product recalls), commissioning contracts

    In Food:

    Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Team Leaders and overall Site Engineering Manager positions due to lack of current leadership and ability to manage/drive cultural change processes in alignment with competency based awards and EBA renegotiations. There have also been three or four major Packaging Development Manager roles pop up in the last month with a particular focus on bedding in new product/packaging runs into manufacturing without adversely affecting efficiencies.

    In metals:

    Again Modern Maintenance Managers have been the flavour of the last 6 months to drive cultural based change through the operation.

    In Hi Tech and Electronics:

    This sector has been strong for the last three years and there is a constant need for Production Engineers to set up new lines and continuously improve others. Testing Engineers also seem to be highly sought after.

    - How did they finish off the interview?

    - What were your thoughts about the client(s)?

    - Do you see any drawbacks to the position?

    - How do you feel about the position overall?

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    Preparing the shortlisted candidates for an offer

    Ask questions such as these throughout the final stages and at every opportunity and phone call with the candidates:

    - What are your salary expectations now you fully understand the role? (again pick up on any variances)

    - What other offers, applications do you have in the pipeline? (qualify why they are of interest and ask how your role fits in their preferences)

    - So, if I was to offer you the job tomorrow on $X + Xsuper etc would you accept?

    (the “TRIAL CLOSE” is THE most powerful component of this whole process)

    - What would you do with that other pending offer if I was to offer you this today?

    - How long are you willing to delay the other offer?

    - How would you rate your leaning on this role compared to the other pending offer/s? (ask the to use 90/10 or 50/50 etc and this will give you a very good feel as to where they are at)

    What are the other danger signals to look out for in the process?

    Difficult to pin down for interview times, poor punctuality, poor reliability in calling you back, too many objections to over come in explaining the role, some reluctance to provide reference checks, variance in previous or existing salary package and or expectations, don’t jump at verbal offer, lukewarm reactions to good news, delay in hearing back on how resignation went, unable to confirm start date etc. etc.

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