Project Manager

SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

This project manager position is a key role at out Nuneaton site, which has recently received sizable investment to increase our packaging operations on site significantly, with the role geared towards CAPEX projects with the aim for continued growth and evolution of the site.

You will be working on a range of projects which vary in size and complexity, consisting of equipment and machinery upgrades, reviewing and removing redundancy and installation of new items. Working on projects from end-to-end, from the development of project pipelines and feasibility studies, CAPEX proposals, to completion on time and in budget with a focus on creating a 13-year plan.

A key part of this position is working with stakeholders at all levels, across functional and technical groups, internally and externally to ensure a cohesive project function; including engineering, H&S, logistics, NPD/R&D, business systems, and end users.

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY

• Developing and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with site teams to balance resource and operational considerations to manage and ensure the successful delivery of the project portfolio on time and in budget.
• Conducting PDIs, FATs and SATs in line with SDUK and legislative guidelines.
• Engaging with site teams to develop a project pipeline, scopes and specifications, looking ahead for the next 1-3 years.
• Ensuring H&S, regulatory, statutory and SDUK compliances and requirements are met.
• Preparing and submitting CAPEX requests, generating and maintaining capital project documents, capital cashflow and management and accurate forecasting, and compiling accurate reports relevant to project status.
• Implementing and monitoring engineering best practices, including asset care and improvement programs.

YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE

• An experienced project manager who can demonstrate hands-on delivery of multiple relevant CAPEX projects in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Someone who strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, and drives continuous improvement.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and functions, both internally and externally.
• Extremely organised, with effective planning and time management skills.
• A logical problem solver, with a track record of presenting ideas in a practical and pragmatic style.
• Experience with MS Project or similar tools.
• Some knowledge or experience with CDM 2015 is ideal, but not a prerequisite (experience and knowledge can be gained here)

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH

• Private Health Care
• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Individual allocated lockers
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.