About Our Client
A privately owned, nationally recognized food manufacturer, with a key site located in Plymouth/Cornwall. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of well-known brands and manufactures private label products for leading retailers such as Sainsbury's, M&S, and others. As a prominent player in its industry, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at a pivotal moment, where you can make a significant impact in driving cost-efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices for long-term success.
Job Description
Key Internal Stakeholders:
* Site Leadership Teams
* Project Engineering Teams
* Group Roles (Finance, Manufacturing Excellence, IT, Systems, Digital)
* Operations Teams
Key External Stakeholders:
* Category and Site Leadership Teams
* Key Group Roles (IT, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing Excellence)
* Key Suppliers (as required)
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Program Lead and Transformation Lead to deliver complex business transformational investment projects.
* Identify necessary project resources, allocate them effectively, assign responsibilities, and track progress, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and meeting safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Work with the Program Lead to develop the master plan, define milestones, scope the project, plan activities, conduct workshops, and estimate costs and benefits.
* Monitor and coordinate the project team's activities to ensure efficient task completion.
* Maintain detailed documentation to ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements, including planning and building regulations, CDM Regulations, contractual obligations, hygienic manufacturing, and validation specifications.
* Ensure the Samworth Brothers Responsible Business Strategy is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
* Communicate project status and issues to the project team, stakeholders, and Category leadership.
* Support adherence to robust project processes and high-quality standards.
The Successful Applicant
* Manufacturing Project/Program Management: Extensive experience managing large-scale projects, particularly in the Food, Beverage, or Consumer Goods sectors, ensuring efficient execution while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
* CAPEX or Continuous Improvement Management: Proven ability to manage CAPEX or continuous improvement projects, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving cost-effective, sustainable improvements in manufacturing processes.
* Stage Gate Methodology: Strong understanding of Stage Gate project management, ensuring systematic progress and effective risk management, with familiarity in Prince2 methodology to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and ensure effective collaboration across teams.
* Problem-Solving and Accountability: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to hold team members accountable, ensuring projects remain on track and meet deadlines despite obstacles.
* Budget Management: Experienced in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
* Location: The ability to be on-site 4-5 days a week in Plymouth/Cornwall, fully integrating with the leadership team.
What's on Offer
* Attractive Salary
* Comprehensive Benefits
* Job Stability and Career Advancement
* Flexible Working Hours
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