Food and Beverage Projects Director

adi Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in food and beverage engineering in Birmingham is looking for a Projects Director. The role involves overseeing food and beverage projects, managing a team, and driving site performance. Ideal candidates should have expertise in food and beverage projects, strong financial management skills, and a track record in industrial roles. This position offers a variety of benefits and the chance to lead high-profile projects totaling up to £30 million.

Benefits

Savings and discounts portal

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company-wide Christmas party

Annual employee awards

Free workwear

Qualifications

• Expertise in food and beverage process or design engineering projects.
• Proven track record in industrial/manufacturing roles in food and beverage.
• Strong ability to connect with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive site and project performance to ensure positive outcomes for clients.
• Manage a team of Project Managers and oversee operations.
• Develop detailed quotations and manage procurement processes.

Skills

Food and Beverage subject matter expertise

Financial and operational management

Project management under financial constraints

Relationship building

Technical understanding of engineering drawings

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Job description

adi Food and Beverage Projects Director

As the Projects Director, you will work closely with the Managing Director to implement a growth plan aimed at expanding customer reach and enhancing profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the adi F&B business. Your responsibilities will include driving site and project performance to ensure positive outcomes for clients, serving as the primary point of escalation for resolving key challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturing clients, and developing detailed, competitive quotations that impress clients without incurring excessive costs. Additionally, effective resource management across multiple sites will be crucial to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Managing Director on operational decisions and strategic goals.
• Reporting to the Operations Director, with dotted line responsibility to the Managing Director
• Working closely with the Managing Director and Business Development Director to lead the preparation of proposals and quotations within the F&B sector, liaising with internal and external suppliers
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth progress.
• Line management of a team of Project Managers, providing constructive feedback.
• Overseeing high-profile food and beverage projects ranging up to £30 million
• Assessing and developing PM team training and inputting into engineering team training needs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Cultivating subject matter experts within the team to enhance competitive advantage.
• Evaluating and improving business procedures based on organisational objectives.
• Managing procurement processes and PM team resource allocation.
• Enhancing customer support processes for better satisfaction.
• Reviewing financials and adjusting budgets to improve profitability.
• Managing key relationships with external partners and vendors.

About You

• Expertise - Food and Beverage subject matter expert with a solid understanding of process or design engineering projects.
• Industry Knowledge - Understanding of manufacturing pressures and challenges.
• Track Record - Proven success in food and beverage industrial/manufacturing roles.
• Best Practices - Experienced in financial and operational management.
• Project Management - Skilled in managing various budget projects under financial constraints.
• Relationship Building - Strong ability to connect with stakeholders.
• Technical Skills - Proficient in understanding engineering drawings and creating Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Health and Safety - Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and CDM regulations.
• Full UK driving license.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

The Company

Find out more about adi - https://www.adiltd.co.uk/

Other organisations may call this role a Head of Engineering Projects, Food and Beverage Manufacturing Project Delivery, Director of Projects, Chief of Projects or Food and Beverage Projects Director.

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