Project Manager
We have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Transformation Management Office, supporting operational projects across our chilled food manufacturing sites in the UK.
Location: The successful candidate would be ideally based near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Role to include significant travel across the UK with overnight stays.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:00.
Salary: £45,000 + car allowance.
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Purpose
To support the delivery of strategic transformation projects across the food manufacturing network, ensuring initiatives are executed efficiently, on time, and in line with operational objectives. Act as the key link between programme leadership and site teams to drive successful implementation.
Your Duties Will Include
* Day-to-day project delivery support including planning, coordinating, and tracking project activities, timelines, budgets, and milestones.
* Coordinate stakeholders through liaison with site leadership, functional teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects.
* Track project status, escalated issues and support risk mitigation activities.
* Facilitate change adoption of new processes, systems, or ways of working.
* Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and regular status reports.
* Collect data, track KPIs, and provide insights to demonstrate the impact of transformation activities.
* Support adherence to food safety, quality, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Make recommendations for improvements in processes or timelines.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
* Experience in project coordination in manufacturing or food production environment (essential).
* Experience in a multi-site manufacturing setting (desirable).
* Understanding of food manufacturing operations and operational improvement initiatives (desirable).
* Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
* Highly numerate, analytical and proficient with MS Excel.
* Driving licence essential. Role to include regular travel and UK overnight stays.
Benefits
* Car Allowance
* Pension match 4%/4%
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
Equal Opportunity
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, ensuring all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
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