Project Manager - Operation Transformation

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This is an amazing opportunity for a skilled FMCG Project Manager to join a our newly appointed Operational Transformation Team who are responsible for identifying opportunities and lead projects to transform the efficiency or capacity of our already extraordinary operations.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Transformation the purpose of this position will assist to identify best practice operational improvement solutions, developing proposals that align with business strategy to either hand over to the Continuous Improvement Team or to lead to conclusion.

This is a multi site, hybrid role meaning that you will be required to spend at least one day per week in Park Roya and one day per week in our Quarry Kitchen in Wells, Somerset. You will be required to be onsite at least 3 days a week.

Core responsibilities

Research best practice manufacturing processes and infrastructure and construct business cases to align best practice with business strategy; to include supplier visits and overseas travel as applicable.

Monitor and analyse operational processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement

Analysing data to discover areas that need improvements and upgrades

Develop and maintain relationships with process, technology and equipment suppliers

Identify and explore opportunities for automation to allow better use of the current headcount whilst maintaining exceptional product quality

Project budget and milestone management

Work closely with the site finance teams to understand costs and opportunities

Working closely with 3rd party contractors to manage the design and integration

Manage a portfolio of our capital projects from concept to commissioning

Who are you?

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Experience:
Degree qualified with industry experience

Experience of working with chilled food production operations is desirable

Cross-functional project management

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing LEAN manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance and Continuous improvement

Previous experience of managing a budget including forecasting and reporting of expenditure

Process engineering experience desirable

Skills

Analytical thinker and experienced at root cause analysis and problem solving

Strong Interpersonal skills

Computer literate, familiar with M365

Influencing others

Accomplished verbal and written communication skills

Attributes

Ability to work with and challenge key stakeholders

Ability to work and lead cross-functionally, with for example NFD, Technical, Commercial, People teams, Ops, Finance etc

Capable of adapting to a fast-growing, privately-owned company

Calm, logical thinker with positive approach

Collaborative and capable of working in either a supporting or lead role

Self-motivated – able to set and manage priorities

Ability to organise and manage large amounts of data and continuous change

This is an amazing opportunity to work for an amazing organisation who takes care of their people are wants to make a difference.

No agencies please, our PSL will be advised when required.