Continuous Improvement & Project Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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PURPOSE :

The Project Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and executing projects that enhance the performance, safety, and efficiency of the Big Flats manufacturing site.

This individual will manage key capital investment, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to deliver measurable business results.

You'll act as a catalyst for change - driving cross-functional collaboration, embedding continuous improvement tools into daily operations, and supporting pladis' broader global transformation agenda.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES :

Project Management

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple capital and productivity projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop detailed project charters, schedules, and cost controls, reporting progress and risks to senior leadership.
• Monitor project progress, report on KPIs, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and finance.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract compliance, and site safety during project execution.

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Collaboration

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Basic Qualifications

Desirable Criteria

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED :

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS :

Base starting salary ranges from $109k - $137k / year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes :

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.