Project Manager - Reed : Job Details

Are you interested in working with a fast-growing company, working in their food business?

Are you keen to learn and build yourself a career in the Food industry?

Reed Food & FMCG have been briefed to recruit for a top employer, based in Hereford to join the business on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management and implementation of projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation

Please do read on to find more information on the responsibilities:

Project Manager

£50,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience

Full time on site

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing detailed project plans, that ensure the successful execution of projects that are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establishing the framework to deliver manufacturing excellence by improving efficiency of packaging lines and efficient delivery of projects whilst being complaint – compliant with H&S legislations
• To support the business with the elimination of non-added value tasks to improve efficiency and reduce complexity. Identify better ways of working.
• Take ownership of change programmes to identify efficiency improvements and deliver consistently with internal controls / governance
• Ensure that all projects that have wider links or risks are identified, escalated and managed at all times.
• Ensure that all activity complies with technical standards for the site (BRC, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45000, Organic soil association, etc)
• Ensure Technical are involved from the start of the project to ensure that all environmental impacts are taken into account and resolved where possible
• Focus on Food Safety requirements at all times
• To work with staff to undertake fact finding to drive change in process and packaging areas.
• To ensure that teams and individuals have sufficient knowledge of the project and understand all H&S aspects before the project is signed off and handed over to the area manager.

Person Specification:

• Previous project management experience in an FMCG environment.   
• Financial management skills.
• Degree in Business Management (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

If you have the right drive and interest, and are interested in starting a new role, please do apply at your earliest convenience to be considered for an immediate interview.