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CI/ Business Transformation Manager - Food Manufacturing

Dartford Permanent View Job Description
This role is for a passionate and dedicated Business Transformation / Continuous Improvement / Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and executing projects from concept to launch in the FMCG Food Manufacturing industry, particularly within the Engineering & Operations department. This role will utilizes risk assessment and fully lifecycle project management skills, as well as pitching projects to board members / c-suit.
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  • Leading and growing Food Manufacturing / Brand
  • An exciting change management role with lots of stakeholder management

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the Food FMCG sector, that is part of a greater group with over 1,000 employees. They focus on producing high-quality and healthy products, and are recognized for their innovative approach within the consumer food products.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage transformational projects within the manufacturing and greater business areas
  • Work collaboratively with teams across the business departments with a greater focus in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering & Manufacturing department
  • Drive change and process improvements within the greater business
  • Implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency, map out project life cycle from concept/pitch to completion.
  • Preform cost-modeling of various projects.
  • Using data, identify potential risk and bottleneck issues of projects prior to pitching, assist with the project pitches
  • Ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget
  • Communicate project progress and results to stakeholders; communicate to various department heads project benefits and that department budget needed for projects.
  • Identify potential risks and devise mitigation strategies
  • Provide training and support to team members
  • Lead, mentor and manager a team of four; overseeing their career growth, etc.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Transformation Manager should have:

  • Must have Food or Beverage Manufacturing experience
  • A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or a related field
  • Proven experience in managing transformational projects within the FMCG industry; food manufacturing greatly preferred
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities; must be able to get 'buy-in' from various executives and team leaders
  • Data drive problem-solving, with an inquisitive aptitude and strategic thinking
  • Experience with project management from full life-cycle; concept /pitching to full delivery / commercialization
  • A process driven, logical and organized individual

What's on Offer

  • An attractive and competitive salary
  • A stimulating and work environment in the FMCG industry
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth (they are a growing brand)
  • A supportive team and company culture
  • Generous holiday leave and other benefits to be disclosed



We encourage all UK based candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity in the FMCG sector. This role is your chance to contribute significantly to a company that values innovation and progress.

Contact
Sally Ristine-Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6544601
Phone number
+44 207 269 2108

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Project / Programme Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Dartford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sally Ristine-Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2108
Job reference
JN-092024-6544601