Jarvis Johnson

Hot Candidates

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Commercial	Development	Engineering	Operations	Executive
Supply Chain	Technical/QA	Specifications	Other

Commercial

CH2282 - SALES - PERMANENT

With a wealth of experience in the food industry across Frozen, Chilled and Ambient this candidate is able to adapt to many types of businesses. He has also had exposure to different sectors including wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers.

He has the ability to communicate at all levels and has been successful in securing business with a variety of organisations.
Annualised business of £100k in less than 6 months for a range of juices and smoothies
4 new contracts worth over £400k in ingredients to manufacturers, within 12 months
Retained business with a major food producer worth over £1m per annum. Also managed to secure price increases to improve on margins
Secured 4 contracts with major food companies, for a fresh prepared onion supplier.
Maintained business with largest customer for a sandwich manufacturer, which was at risk because of poor management.
Took an unknown brand in added value poultry to a level of £4m + with wholesalers and foodservice national accounts

This candidate is able to offer a total package of securing business and managing accounts. His mature outlook enables him to quickly build relationships

Development

AT6510 - NPD TECHNOLOGIST & SPECIFICATIONS - INTERIM (available end November 2007)

Competent NPD Technologist with 11 years experience in the chilled sector. Responsible for launching products from concept to launch. Has successfully carried out 3 interim assignments through Jarvis Johnson with very positive customer feedback.

Achieved two awards for products that she developed: British Sandwich Association, Quality Food and Drink. Achieved two awards for Best Ready Meal and Best Overall Product in the Supermeats Awards.

Product sectors worked in:

Chilled Ready meals, Indian, Healthy Eating, Chinese, Organic, Children's Ready Meals, American, Japanese, Bistro, Tesco Finest Range, Sandwiches, Ingredients, Vegetarian burgers, Sausage, Tofu manufacture. Coatings, marinades, Sauces, Pastry manufacture, Baked Goods, Cakes and desserts, Seasonal products and Sandwich fillings

RM9288 - NPD / NPD CHEF - INTERIM - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

This candidate is a highly creative Interim who specialises within the field of New Product Development. In the past she has been a New Product Development Chef and a Development Team Leader for one of the UK's Leading Foods Manufacturers.

She is highly committed and driven, with the ability to spot gaps in the market and provide solutions when development work is required.

Her past experience shows she has the ability to show innovative concepts that will lead to new and sustainable products.

The quality of this individuals work accounts for the fact that she is sought after by big names; she has recently done work for M & S and British Airways.

Engineering

Operations

NF2957 - OPERATIONS, PRODUCTION, TECHNICAL - INTERIM - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

FOOD OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL with a Technical background and broad experience of fresh, chilled, ambient and frozen food production with a blue chip company.

Extensive manufacturing and technical knowledge.

A strategic planner and change agent committed to delivering real bottom line improvements through competent project management skills and empowering teams of individuals.

Supply Chain

SH3462 - SUPPLY CHAIN / LOGISTICS - INTERIM - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Key Skills and Services Offered

General and operational management
Filling organizational management gaps making a difference to the performance of a business
Confident in the use of MRP ERP and SAP systems
Has successfully completed a number of assignments through Jarvis Johnson and is a very experienced Interim Manager. Available for assignments in Warehousing and Distribution.

Technical

JS24 - TECHNICAL / PROCESS DEVELOPMENT - INTERIM / PERM (currently on assignment but interested in permanent roles in the near future)

A successful and highly motivated individual with extensive experience in FMCG and the leisure travel industry. Technically experienced with knowledge of a wide range of product disciplines. Commercially astute with strong analytical skills to assess impacts and identify opportunities for strategic development and change. Customer focused with the vision to explore new opportunities to deliver the operational and commercial aspects of the business whilst continuing to exceed consumer expectations. Utilises best practice, systems and procedures. The ability to communicate, manage, inspire and develop teams to successfully deliver business objectives.

PB806 - TECHNICAL / QA - INTERIM (available end November 2007)

Extensive experience in food manufacturing.
Strong Technical background working at Technical Manager's level
Also proficient in Hygiene and Quality Management
Successfully completed numerous Interim Assignments (3 via JJ)
Excellent Client Feedback
Worked with a wide range of products

Executive

MS10745 - R&D / INNOVATION / MARKETING - PERMANENT

A commercially astute senior innovation manager with an extensive track record of successfully delivering complex projects within blue chip companies covering the FMCG, financial services and petro-chemicals sectors. Highly analytical and results-focused, with the proven ability to deliver business growth and formulate successful strategies. Has extensive general management experience including leading large, multi-site teams and managing budgets of up to £20m. An effective and adaptable team player, skilled at motivating cross-functional teams and influencing persuasively at all levels including developing successful customer and supplier relationships.

Key Achievements

Transformed innovation function effectiveness and doubled return on investment within 18 months through restructuring team and processes
Managed extensive portfolios of new product launches from concept to launch for both branded and own label products which are now generating sales in excess of £200m pa
Championed a consumer-led strategy for product design that eliminated £2m capex, reduced costs by £890k pa and delivered a higher NPD success rate
Reduced time to market by 50% by creating and implementing a streamlined NPD approach
Achieved a £2m cost reduction through delivery of a major change management programme
Championed strategy for early roll-out a £4.5m business which secured first-mover advantage
Resolved a wide range of business critical issues, minimising business loss and protecting public safety

SG10377 - DEVELOPMENT / INNOVATION / MARKETING / MARKET & CONSUMER RESEARCH - PERMANENT

Innovation manager with 12 years experience in two large FMCG companies. Successfully developed innovation strategy and implemented new products for petcare as well as ice cream business. Offers strong leadership and project management skills. Skilled at working with the consumer. Experienced at partnering with demand, supply and finance. Excellent grounding in NPD, technology as well as science. Able to converse in four languages.

This candidate is keen to build on her recent experience of consumer marketing and move into a more market research focused role, ideally involving marketing with R&D knowledge.

Her referee's general description of her is that she is extremely intelligent and very driven. Her main strength is DELIVERY, no matter how challenging a task may be. She also described her as someone with good work ethic and courageous leadership.

AB10463 - TECHNICAL/ DEVELOPMENT / INNOVATION / CHANGE MANAGEMENT - PERMANENT

A Technical Manager with extensive experience in two multinational FMCG companies, covering a diverse portfolio of roles within R&D and Manufacturing.

Key Skills: Leadership of projects/change, people management/development, learning agility, analytical skills, integrity, networking, tenacity.

Key Motivators: Delivering changes in a way which motivates teams and individuals, across cultures, to try new things and to take on new responsibilities.

Technical experience: Product/process development, HACCP, ISO 9001(2000), continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, auditing, process capability, supplier assurance, sales and operations planning, nutrition, raw material development, customer/consumer complaint analysis, canning technology, pouch technology.