Director of Capital/ Special Projects

2 weeks ago

Hereford, United Kingdom Recruitment Direct Leominster Ltd Full time


We are recruiting for a Director of Capital/Special Projects to lead on two independent, highly complex and time sensitive projects within the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of; a distribution centre move/consolidation, and a manufacturing facility expansion.

This is a senior position, reporting into the CEO and directly responsible for a projects team based across the UK. An instrumental role, managing the effective product transfer process, as well as the implementation of layout best practices to current and future operations of the Distribution Centre and Production facilities, all with the ultimate goal of reducing overhead costs per unit shipped.

This role will be full time site based in Herefordshire, requiring a skilled senior project manager, with an extensive background in leading on the construction and infrastructure installation of complex manufacturing and warehouse sites.


What you can expect:

  • Highly competitive
  • 18months fixed term contract and/or consulting on a self-employed basis
  • Potential to be converted to a full-time position, based on experience, performance and needs of the business
  • Frequent travel between Hereford and Thirsk


What you will be doing:

  • Move/consolidation of three facilities in Hereford UK into a single, larger facility in Hereford, to include the plans for exiting the three existing facilities
  • Office space for approximately 25-30 team members
  • Warehouse and Distribution centre, which ships approximately $20M in annual revenue, across 800+ SKUs
  • Overflow warehouse for slow moving or excess inventory
  • Expansion of a manufacturing facility in Thirsk UK, to accommodate an expected threefold increase in demand and output
  • Manage and submit monthly pay application for approval
  • Track and communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants, with at least weekly updates to leadership
  • Analyse options for warehouse setup to streamline pick-Pack and Ship, put-away and inventory management processes, to provide guidance on new layout
  • Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities
  • Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully (On-time and within Budget)
  • Delegate work to team members based on skills and expertise
  • Optimise project deliverables, schedule, and budgeting
  • Work with proposal teams to develop cost estimates and project plans
  • Create presentations and reports to communicate project status
  • Proactive anticipation of potential risks to schedule and/or costs, developing mitigation strategies
  • High level of collaboration and partnership with Leadership Team to avoid surprises, ensure alignment on plans and deliverables
  • Appropriate escalation of issues, along with proposed solutions
  • Leadership of other projects and strategic initiatives as directed by Management


What we are looking for:

  • Highly experienced in multi-site consolidations including distribution centres
  • Experience with manufacturing layout and facility expansion
  • Experience in supervising contractors, manage architects and engineers, perform inspections during construction and write reports
  • Prior successful experience managing complex facility-related projects through to completion
  • Manage construction program documentation as applicable
  • Experience within a highly regulated industry is essential e.g. medical, finance, engineering, food industry, etc.
  • Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing/supply chain processes
  • Develop and control project budgets
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus in project management, business, supply chain or related field
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
  • 10-15 years’ progressive management experience, in a manufacturing or distribution business
  • Senior leadership experience within a project management capacity
  • Experience in a midsize manufacturing environment ($100M-$500M annual revenue)


  • Director of Special Projects UK

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within...

  • Director of Special Projects UK

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company.The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within time...

  • Director of Special Projects UK

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within time...

  • Director of Special Projects UK

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within time...

  • Director Of Special Projects UK

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within...

  • Director of Special Projects UK

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within...

  • Operations Centre, Response Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom Special Projects and Services Limited Full time

    Special Projects and Services is a leading Risk Management and Security company. We provide a range of specialist security and medical services that ensure our clients in the UK and across the Globe stay safe. All SPS activities are managed and overseen from our Operations Centre based in Hereford where we are looking to recruit a new member to join our...

  • Band 8a Senior Pharmacist

    4 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom RWB Global Limited Full time

    We are recruiting for a **Band 8a**(or Band 7 to 8a progression, if Year 1 Diploma Certificate completed only**) Senior Pharmacist**for**Surgical Specialities** to join our client's progressive team in Herefordshire As the Senior Pharmacist you will be responsible for leading the support of the Pharmacy Service provided to the Surgical Directorate. This...

  • Band 8a Senior Pharmacist

    4 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom RWB Global Limited Full time

    We are recruiting for a **Band 8a Senior Pharmacist**for**Medical Specialities** to join this progressive team based in Herefordshire As the Senior Pharmacist you will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical expertise to the Medical Specialties. This includes responsibility for Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Stroke Services. You will also...

  • Senior Director of Risk Management

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom CY Executive Resourcing Full time

    Seeking a Director of Special Projects for our client, an industry-leading medical product company. The Director of Special Projects UK is a mid-term contract role, Midlands based. Estimated 6-12 months in duration, and will manage highly complex, time sensitive projects of strategic importance. Primary deliverables are the planning and execution within...

  • Director of Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Technical Network Full time

    Technical Network: Operations Director - Manufacturing Salary: Six figure package Location: Herefordshire (relocation assistance available) Technical Network is working in partnership with a market-leading global manufacturer seeking an Operations Director for their Midlands-based production facility. Role Overview: Reporting to the Managing Director,...

  • Operational Innovations Director/Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Technical Network Full time

    Technical Network: Operations Director - Manufacturing Herefordshire (relocation assistance available) Technical Network is working in partnership with a market-leading global manufacturer seeking an Operations Director for their Midlands-based production facility. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Operations Director will be responsible for all...

  • Office Assistant

    7 days ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom Special Projects and Services Limited Full time

    and courteous manner. Responding to client requests for information Managing the calendars of the team, scheduling appointments and meetings, and coordinating with clients and staff to arrange the logistics of these events. Drafting and editing legal documents such as contracts and NDAs, under the supervision of a Commercial Manager. Maintaining a system...

  • Director of Construction

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece Full time

    Fawkes & Reece are working with a major main contractor on the search for an experienced Construction Director to lead on a major project they have starting in Herefordshire in excess of £120 million. This is a good opportunity for a Construction Director who wants to work for a major contractor who work on large commercial/retail/MOD and industrial...

  • Assistant finance administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Hays Senior Finance are partnering with an international manufacturing business hiring for an Assistant Financial Controller. They are a world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. The Hereford operation is the major UK production facility for the wider group. Responsible for maintaining the accounting records...

  • Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom People Group Limited Full time

    Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Defence Circa £55k + Package Due to the nature of the projects, we require individuals to hold a valid UK passport with full work rights for here in the UK, coupled with being eligible for Security Clearance. A Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is needed on a Minstry of Defence site in Herefordshire As the...

  • Senior Electrical Project Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom People Group Limited Full time

    Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Defence Circa £55k + Package Due to the nature of the projects, we require individuals to hold a valid UK passport with full work rights for here in the UK, coupled with being eligible for Security Clearance. A Senior Electrical Project Engineer is needed on a Minstry of Defence site in Herefordshire As the...

  • Construction Manager/Director

    3 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece Full time

    Fawkes & Reece are working with a major main contractor on the search for an experienced Construction Director to lead on a major project they have starting in Herefordshire in excess of £120 million. This is a good opportunity for a Construction Director who wants to work for a major contractor who work on large commercial/retail/MOD and industrial schemes...

  • Project Support

    4 weeks ago

    Hereford, United Kingdom Semperian Group Full time

    Job Advert **Project Support** Semperian Group are looking to recruit to an experienced Project Support Administrative position, on a permanent basis, based at Hereford County Hospital. This role will be to provide full administrative support to the manager of the project site in order to deliver on our contractual obligations, by helping them with a...

  • Mechanical Project Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom People Group Limited Full time

    Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Defence Circa £55k + Package Due to the nature of the projects, we require individuals to hold a valid UK passport with full work rights for here in the UK, coupled with being eligible for Security Clearance. A Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is needed on a Minstry of Defence site in Herefordshire As the...