Pack & Product Change Manager

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We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.

You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!

Closing date: Sunday 22nd December

Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: Hybrid but you will need to flexible depending on team tasks and resources. Weetabix Wednesday is a non-negotiable where we all come into the office for business partnering and meetings.

The recipe!

This role is designed for someone who is ready to take charge of all pack and product change initiatives. You'll be responsible for ensuring that these changes are delivered efficiently and on time throughout the entire product lifecycle - covering everything from trials and introductions to execution and discontinuation for Domestic Branded, International, and Private Label products.

• Manage Product Change workstream aligned with Process Improvement and IBP processes, ensuring governance of hurdle rates
• Oversee the code setup during project approval to Product Stage-gate Review
• Implement process improvements to reduce write-offs from product changes and discontinuations by tracking materials
• Optimise KPI reporting to measure process effectiveness and identify improvement areas
• Manage the Pack and Product Change Programme, focusing on capacity, resources, costs, and bottlenecks
• Lead cross-functional meetings and tracking tools to ensure timely delivery of pack and product changes across teams
• Contribute as a key member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team and fulfil associated responsibilities

Requirements

Non-negotiables:

• Delivering change management through cross-functional teams
• Driving Process Improvement
• Strong communication, influencing skills, the ability to manage change and problem solve
• Demonstrated capability in organising teams and making decisions
• An ability to record and deliver process, structure and governance
• Demonstrated proficiency in project or programme management skills
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves:

• FMCG industry experience
• Supply Chain experience
• Experience in the Governance and management of packaging/artwork change
• Project management qualification
• Microsoft Project

Benefits

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible Benefits

• Annual bonus Up To 10%
• Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

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