Projects & Innovations Lead

6 months ago

Old Leake, United Kingdom Fold Hill Foods Ltd Full time

Fold Hill Foods Ltd are a family owned Pet Food Manufacturing business who's founders have been farming the land near Boston in Lincolnshire for over 100 years. Based just 15 minutes from the centre of Boston, Fold Hill is one of the largest employers between Boston and Skegness.

With our rich history and over 40 years experience in pet food manufacturing, we are proud to be an organisation that can offer you job security together with a successful career and a workplace where you can feel safe, engaged and motivated.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled individual for the role of Projects and Innovations Lead. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, lead engineering projects, and contribute to the continued success of our business.

**Responsibilities**:
**Project Management**:
Take ownership of projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.

Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop project plans, quotes, and justifications.

**Technical Competence**:
Proficient in AutoCAD to create detailed CAD designs for project implementation.

Liaise with contractors, providing technical expertise and overseeing their work to ensure alignment with project goals.

**Viability Assessment**:
Engage with different departments to assess the viability of proposed projects, considering technical, financial, and operational aspects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address potential challenges.

**Innovation and Problem Solving**:
Drive innovation by proposing and implementing new and creative solutions to engineering challenges.

Tackle problems with a proactive and innovative mindset, bringing fresh ideas to project execution.

**Project Variety**:
Manage a diverse range of projects, from small improvements to larger scale automation machine purchases and installations.

Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager on overall project management strategies.

**Energy Efficiency**:
Take the lead in promoting energy efficiency throughout all projects, ensuring that each initiative aligns with our commitment to sustainability.

Carry out regular assessments to identify areas for improvement in energy consumption and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency.

**Project Wrap-Up**:
Drive operational continuity from project end to operational take-over and beyond to ensure a smooth transition and maximised output.

Ensure all documentation such as wiring diagrams, parts manuals, operational manuals, and engineering manuals are put into our digital storage area.

**Qualifications and Skills**:
Electrical and mechanical engineering experience.

Experience in project management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Proficient in AutoCAD for creating detailed designs.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with contractors and manage their contributions to projects.

Ownership mentality with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) is preferred but not essential.

**Reporting Structure**:
The Projects and Innovations Lead will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will play a pivotal role in executing and enhancing engineering projects at Fold Hill Foods.

Fold Hill Foods Ltd strive to be the UK’s leading farm to bowl pet food manufacturer and our workforce make more of a difference to Fold Hill than anything else. There are many reasons why people want to join us: a fast-moving environment and good career prospects.

We respectfully request that no agencies contact us about this role.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.
- Fold Hill Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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