Manufacturing Project Manager

KP Snacks, Sunderland

Manufacturing Project Manager

Salary not available. View on company website.

KP Snacks, Sunderland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 2 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bc734f0a1d6f470d88559d0e523f73ef

Full Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Start Up Leader to join our Manufacturing & Production department at KP Snacks. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the start-up phase of a new process and wrapping line, ensuring smooth operations and successful implementation. After this phase the candidate will then be the Line Lead of that area. What will you be doing?

  • Delivery of Vertical Start Up. (VSU) for new production facility.
  • To be the lead for manufacturing readiness for the project.
  • To deliver Commissioning, Qualification and Verification within a food manufacturing environment. Can do this utilising the principles of Intersnack Work Systems and the Initiative Management Pillar.
  • Manage and Control of the VSU process.
  • Owns the staffing and resourcing for start-up support.
  • Leads and owns the communication with operations on progress against the VSU tasks, deliverables and results.
  • Site operations single point of contact for issue resolution and alignment.
  • Responsible for the reporting and tracking for start-ups to all levels of the site team.
  • To deliver the Project criteria through to close out at Verification stage.
  • To provide coaching and support to the operations team involved in the project.
  • To define and deploy a Technology Transfer and Training plan.
  • Develop effective teamwork with particular reference to integration within other functions and with a one team, one goal approach.
  • Present to all levels on Project updates and reviews.
  • Responsibility for pre-production budget and cost tracking up to close out.
  • Coordinate plant level risk mitigation plan with external partners, engineering and operations.
  • Liaise with the factory leadership team to ensure that the activities are aligned with IWS Principles and ways of working
  • Ensure company standards and statutory regulations are complied with, within own area of control.
  • Ensure those working practices in relation to Health, Safety, Environment and Housekeeping are maintained, identifying and immediately action all hazards and unsafe working practices.
  • As Line Lead you will be responsible for managing a 24/7 team of people to deliver Key Performance Indicators working closely with your Process Lead and Maintenance Lead.
  • Driving breakthrough results using a PDCA approach.
  • Using Lead tools and principles to lock in results.

    Experience of working within food manufacturing/production environment and/or FMCG
  • Experience of working within a Project Team.
  • Operational Management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques/IWS ways of working.
  • Understanding of Project management tools
  • Cost Centre Management, Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Knowledge of legislative requirements and responsibilities relating to Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
  • Understanding of Food Safety Legislation.
  • Working with Quality Management Systems.

    Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
  • Bonus scheme Annual Salary Review Medicash health cash plan Private healthcare (role/grade dependent) Digital GP and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service) Cancer care Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist) Holiday buy scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools