About the Role
This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting‑edge research while working closely with an industry partner to drive innovation and commercial impact. The role is well‑suited to an expert, agile project manager with key competencies in lean management, value stream mapping, and operational analytics. You will work at the interface of academia and industry, gaining experience in data analysis, operational excellence, analytics, and commercial translation.
As part of this Knowledge Transfer Partnership, you will benefit from access to expertise and resources from both Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor Ltd. The role will lead a complex project within a fast‑paced fresh produce environment, requiring analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to design and conduct lean‑based activities. The successful candidate will present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences, and identify and upskill internal champions to ensure a lasting legacy of continuous improvement.
Although you’ll be employed by ARU, you’ll be based at Wealmoor Ltd’s Greenford factory in Middlesex.
Requirements
* Essential to have an MSc (desirably a PhD) in operations management, supply chain management, or industrial engineering.
* Undertaken research in industry‑related process review, operational excellence (lean six Sigma), and value chain optimisation.
* Experience in data‑driven operations and supply chains, participatory methods for value chain analysis/value stream mapping.
* Knowledge of automation/technology deployment.
* Knowledge of PowerBI or SQL.
* Experience of project management.
* Strong prioritisation, organisation, and time‑management skills.
* Pro‑active, with strong leadership skills.
* Ability to build strong relationships and trust across the organisation, establishing credibility and working cooperatively with others.
* Presentation skills, oral and written communication.
Benefits
* Work in a cutting‑edge, industry‑leading, highly commercial food sector environment.
* Access to world‑leading academics.
* Opportunity to gain further qualifications and certifications.
* Own dedicated training time and a generous training budget (approximately £5,000).
* Project lead role, managing your own workload and ensuring outputs.
* Creative freedom to suggest changes and develop the project plan.
* Continuous support from Academic and Business Supervisors.
* Work with innovative staff and regular contact with key senior management.
* Opportunity to liaise with current and new Wealmoor Ltd clients and see the real‑life impact of your work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Candidates must have a current Right to Work in the UK covering the full duration of the project or apply for and have in place a Global Talent Visa in advance of project commencement.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
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