| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | West Sussex, West Sussex |
| Industry Sector | Food/Drink |
| Start Date | 29/04/2008 |
| Salary/Rate | £42000 per annum |
| Reference | 164933DAC |
| Date Advertised | 03-06-2008 - 00:01 |
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We are currently looking for a Project Manager with previous project management experience within the food industry to join a leading food manufacturer.
Main function
Working in partnership with all functions of the business, the Project Manager will manage the development and implementation of capital projects, as well as improvements to the existing production processes across both sites.
Qualifications
Degree educated or of graduate calibre (or equivalent)
Experience required:
Previous manufacturing experience
Specialist training required:
Proven track record of managing and delivering projects within a food manufacturing environment, to both timescale and budget
Ability to lead and motivate a project engineering team
Experienced in effective prioritisation, demonstrating sound commercial awareness
Ability to communicate to and influence at all business levels
Excellent analytical problem-solving approach and numerical capability
Good written and verbal communication skills
IT literate , in particular CAD and MS Office
Duties & responsibilities
To design, manufacture and install equipment that will increase efficiency and yield, whilst also reducing labour costs and wastage, using proven and new technology.
To contribute to the Engineering strategy for the site, and the business as a whole. To look for ways to constantly deliver increasing operational and business performance, product quality and improved people management for their site. Ensure that continuous improvement projects are seen through to a successful conclusion.
To oversee the management of external contractors, including budgetary control.
To actively champion Health & Safety, ensuring that a safe working environment exists for all employees and that, as a minimum, it meets the standards set out in the Company's Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
To manage the Project Engineers, ensuring that all projects are prioritised effectively and business requirements are met.
To conduct a regular budget review of existing and future projects.
To ensure all employees are made aware of process improvements and have sufficient training and development in the required areas.
To work to agreed company engineering standards and formulate improvements where possible.
To uphold and exceed standards of product quality, food safety, hygiene and GMP within their area that are appropriate to an industry-leading quality food manufacturer
To be responsible for regular communications to the business regarding pending and future projects.
To adhere to the Engineering Charter regulations, ensuring that standards of behaviour are upheld at all times.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
