Project Engineering Manager

ADR Eng Specialists Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Widnes is seeking a Project Engineer to enhance liquid processing standards and lead change control initiatives. Candidates should have strong project management experience in fast-paced environments and ideally hold a degree in Engineering or Chemistry. The role offers a competitive salary package including a car allowance and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Bonus scheme

Life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong track record in project management in a fast-moving, private-label manufacturing environment.
• Great communicator with stakeholder management skills.
• Expert in managing liquid processing focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure liquid plant process standards are met.
• Lead change control processes.
• Deliver feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Liquid processing expertise

Education

Degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Company Overview

This FMCG business produces over 400 million+ packs of their product every year in Europe alone and employ circa 500 people across their two UK facilities. Their customer base includes UK and European retailers and global consumer brands. Sustainability is a very live and key component of the business's strategy. As a result of its extensive innovation programme and influential position in the marketplace, this business is proud to declare that over 90% of the product they manufacture for the UK market are plastic free with plans for this to reach 100%. This approach to sustainability extends to all areas of its business including its two factories. The business constantly strives to support and empower employees, 50% of the team have over 5 years\' service with circa 30% having more than 10 years with the Company. At their second site, it has nearly 70% of colleagues with over 5 years of service, and an impressive 50% have more than 15 years.

Pay and Benefits

• Role reports into the Project Engineering Manager
• Package of £60-65k Salary
• Car allowance of £7.5k
• Pension contributions at 8% employer (increasing to 9% after 5 years)
• Bonus scheme at 10% (not guaranteed and based on business performance)
• Life insurance x 2 base increasing to x 4 after 5 years
• Holiday entitlement 23 days plus statutory increase to 25 days

Role and Responsibilities of the Project Engineer

• Liquid Plant Process Standards
• Converter liquid Delivery Standards
• P&ID and 3D model owner
• Change control lead
• FEED study delivery
• Feasibility creator
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Control philosophy for LP SCADA and Converter dosing and liquid delivery

The Ideal Project Engineer

• The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in project management in a fast-moving, private-label manufacturing environment.
• The Project Manager must be a great communicator with a track record of stakeholder management within fast paced manufacturing. The ability to handle objections at senior level and influence key stakeholders, with a view to improving plant process and achieve OEE targets.
• Technically you will be an expert in the management of liquid processing focussed projects with a preferable background in chemical/chemistry education. In addition, you will have successfully implemented a project centred around lean manufacturing strategy.
• Ideally you will have a degree in a relevant area extending to Engineering or manufacturing, chemistry related.

ADR Specialists Ltd are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency