Project Manager - FMCG

C&d Recruitment; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG is looking for a motivated Project Manager to manage product development projects. This permanent role involves coordinating between departments, managing packaging developments, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food technology or food science and excellent project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

4x Death in Service benefit

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or Food manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end packaging development.
• Act as the primary liaison for customer projects.
• Ensure compliance with production and quality requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in food technology or food science

Job description

Thrive Group is excited to partner with a market-leading company based in Frome, actively seeking a Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing:

1. Serving as the main point of contact for customers regarding development, optimisation, and improvement projects from brief to launch.
2. Acting as the primary liaison between all departments to ensure the smooth launch of new products or changes within the factory.
3. Managing end-to-end packaging development, including process and legal checks, through to sign-off for development projects, design, or legal updates.
4. Organising industrial trials, communicating results, and following up on actions and improvements.
5. Ensuring compliance with production, quality, legal, and customer requirements.

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in FMCG, Food manufacturing, Food transformation, or NPD.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and conduct customer meetings.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Educational background in food technology or food science (degree preferred).

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (100% site-based role).
• Opportunity to work with a market leader in their sector.
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution (subject to contract).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company sick pay.
• 4x Death in Service benefit.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including free eye tests and a £90 contribution towards prescription lenses.

What to do next:

If you are interested in this position, please email [e-mail].

Thrive Group acts as an employment agency regarding this vacancy.

If you do not hear from a consultant within 7 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.