Factory Readiness Manager - Project Venice Fixed-Term Contract for 2 Years Location: Worksop, S81 7AY Join Project Venice, a major transformation programme reshaping sauce manufacturing processes. We are seeking an experienced Factory Readiness Manager to ensure the Worksop factory is fully prepared for the changes implemented by the programme, enabling smooth adoption across all workstreams. This is a high-impact role, central to the success of Project Venice, coordinating readiness activities to ensure minimal disruption and maximum operational effectiveness. What You'll Do Develop andmaintaina detailed factory readiness plan aligned with Project Venice milestones Coordinate readiness activities across all workstreams, covering processes, equipment, systems, and workforce readiness Ensure operational changes are fully tested,validated, and documented before implementation Liaise with production, maintenance, quality, H&S, andlogisticsteams for alignment Support delivery of training programmes and ensure workforce competency Provide regular updates to the Change Manager and Project Director on readiness status, risks, and issues Facilitate readiness workshops,reviews, and go/no-go assessments What You'll Bring Experience in operational readiness, project implementation, or production management in a manufacturing environment Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to work across multiple teams and functions to deliver readiness objectives Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and compliance requirements Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG isadvantageous Why Join Project Venice? Project Venice is a high-profile transformation programme with significant operational impact. As Factory Readiness Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring all factoryoperations are prepared for change, helping to embed new processes and maximise business benefits. Ready to Apply? If you thrive on ensuring operational readiness, driving collaboration, and coordinating complex programmes, we want to hear from you. Join Project Venice and help shape the future of sauce manufacturing. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.