Project Manager

Project Manager

£65-70k plus package

Suffolk

Project Manager opportunity – ideal for someone wanting to draw on those skills and progress their career into project management in a business with a diverse customer base in the UK and internationally.  Great leadership in place setting a positive and progressive culture.

FMCG or Food industry background essential

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing projects, able to lead from start to finish: You’ll be in charge of making sure things are on track, on time, and on budget.
• Delivering mechanical engineering, production, H&S improvements.
• Taking a proactive approach to ensure all projects are delivered ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Working with different teams: You’ll work closely with engineers, production staff, and other key players so clear communication is critical.
• Be seen as a key part of the site team, contributing to the overall efficiency of the operation.
• Things don’t always go as planned and this role needs someone who can think around the issues and blockers that arise in all manufacturing environments.
• Quality is everything and this will be part of your remit along with everyone else involved in producing the end product.

What we’re looking for:

• A background in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Engineering background in one of the above sectors.
• Project management skills – even if this is part of your current role.
• Strong communicator: You’ll be talking to lots of different people, so you need to be able to explain things clearly and work well with others.
• Problem-solver: When things don’t go as planned, you’ll need to come up with practical solutions quickly.
• Organised and detail-oriented: You’ll be managing multiple tasks at once, so being organised with attention to detail is key.
• Solid understanding of CMMS’s, familiarity with Excel and Microsoft Project.
• A flexible approach – things happen in the food industry out of hours and there may be times you are needed!

Why work with us?

• You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team.  You don’t always get this in this industry but you do here.
• A business with a pipeline of growth down to reputation, longevity and product category.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

If this sounds like the new role for you in 2025, please get in touch with Sarah in the Novus Team and let’s start the process.