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Saputo Dairy UK
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
As Project Manager
You will lead and deliver a portfolio of projects across our Cheese, Butters, Spreads & Oils (BSO) and Plant-Based categories. Managing a mix of strategic innovation, line extensions, renovation, and value engineering initiatives, you’ll play a key role in bringing both retailer own brand (ROB) and Saputo Dairy UK branded products to market.
Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet business objectives, adapting priorities based on evolving commercial needs.
This is a fixed-term opportunity, offering exposure to a broad and dynamic product portfolio while covering a period of maternity leave.
Working Monday - Friday, this role is based at our Weybridge office with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
- Managing projects pre Gate 0 (strategic sign off) through the stage gate process to Gate 3 (approval to launch) and launching to the market. This would include running project meetings, owning the critical path, leading risk assessments, and reporting on progress.
- Leading cross-functional project teams, developing strong working practices and relationships between all functions to deliver the projects on time and in full.
- Being responsible for providing timely project updates into monthly innovation meetings.
- Influencing all project and business stakeholders to ensure project milestones are approved on time.
- Supporting the Head of Marketing in prioritising the project pipeline to deliver the project portfolio.
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YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU …
- Are an experienced project manager within the FMCG industry.
- Possess strong project management skills with an ability to create and execute detailed project plans.
- Are organised with a methodical approach and have the ability to quickly and appropriately prioritize project tasks to meet deadlines.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully lead and manage cross functional project teams.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills across all demand and supply functions, unlocking opportunities in difficult circumstances and ensuring teams pull together to deliver project milestones.
- Hold a full driving license - this is essential as some travel between manufacturing sites will be required.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
- Private Health Care
- Completion bonus
- Inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
- Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
- Long service recognised every 5 years
- Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
- Discounted branded products
- Free, onsite parking
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
- One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
- Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
- My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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