Project Executive

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 Click “Apply” to get started. We are looking for a Project Executive to join our Commercialisation Team on a Fixed Term (12-month contract). As a core member of the Team, you will work closely with your Commercialisation colleagues on joint projects as well as being the sole lead on others. The role holder will work cross functionally across pladis sites and regions. Right first time and World Class execution is a core objective and deliverable. What will this role achieve? This role is responsible for the management and delivery of pack artwork origination, low complexity projects, in addition to ad hoc reporting, raising PO’s, budget and admin support and market benchmarking. Projects are varied across both the Brand and Own Label portfolios within pladis. The initiatives, over the breadth of project sources which come into the team for implementation. E.g. Innovation, marketing, procurement, supply chain, productivity, Own Label. Externally, collaboration with agencies, printers, Customers and pladis chosen artwork and originations provider. Responsible for ensuring that all key partners, are engaged and are aware of project status, progress, risks and issues in a timely manner. What will be your key deliverables? - Accountable for the end-to-end artwork process from briefing to packaging delivery - Ensure artwork delivery timelines are clearly defined and adhered to by all relevant stakeholders - Accurate tracking across all live artwork projects and appropriate risk escalation when required - Ensure accurate system set up and maintenance of key project data to support project launches - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of artwork data - Work in partnership with Marketing, Regulatory, Packaging R&D, repro agency and suppliers to ensure artwork and packaging delivered within quality and time KPIs - Work cross-functionally to manage transition from old > new packaging, mitigating write-off cost - Maintain, update and improve briefing and tracking documentation to ensure best-in-class artwork - Lead cross functional meetings as required to ensure project deliverables on track Bring your experience Essential - Proven Project Management experience - Knowledge of print design and packaging processes - Strong communication skills and team working - Excellent prioritisation & planning skills is important - Attention to detail. - Issue resolution and building recommendations. Desirable - Good understanding of packaging technical development processes - Previous experience of managing artwork change process - Project management qualification - pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated_ What does pladis offer you? - Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan - Stakeholder Pension Scheme - Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme - 25 days + bank holidays - Holiday Enhancement Scheme - 1 Volunteering Day per year - Cycle to work scheme - Discount and Cashback Scheme - make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services - Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Financial Wellbeing Support - Access to great training and development opportunities Best mix of ingredients pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive. 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.