Project Manager

-; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Project Manager to support strategic transformation projects across its UK sites. This role includes planning and coordinating project activities, stakeholder management, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination within the food production environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in project management tools. The position offers a salary of £45,000 plus a car allowance and benefits including 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension match 4%/4%

33 days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Discount scheme

Well-being support

Charity initiatives

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Driving license is essential due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project delivery including planning and coordinating activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and site leadership for project execution.
• Track project status and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project coordination in manufacturing

Organisational skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in project management tools

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, escalate 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
• Makes recommendations for improvements in processes or timelines

Qualifications

• 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 license 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)

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, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.