Our well-established manufacturing client, located in Midrand, seeks to appoint a dynamic Project Manager/Program Manager. In this role, you will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing business process efficiency and driving improvements at a strategic level. Your responsibilities will encompass crafting program strategy, overseeing end-to-end delivery, and providing regular updates to the Executive Committee (EXCO). To qualify for this position, you should have commenced your career in production/operations within the food manufacturing sector before transitioning into Project Management. A comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing and production processes is essential. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 8 years of experience in executing business improvement projects to be considered for this role. Key duties include: Formulate a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for project management to facilitate scalable growth. Analyze manufacturing processes and data to pinpoint areas for enhancing business efficiency and fostering growth. Lead initiatives for new development aimed at expanding the business. Supervise the complete project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adherence to budgetary and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements. Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency across all projects. Develop dashboards conforming to PMI Standards to centralize and manage projects effectively. Offer guidance and mentorship to departmental leaders regarding best practices in Manufacturing project management. Continuously monitor project timelines and activities to ensure adherence and meet turnaround goals. Contribute to the formulation of project budgets, exercising control over allocated resources and providing regular reports to achieve project objectives. Identify and resolve issues or deficiencies in project management processes by proposing effective solutions. Establish clear project success criteria and communicate them to all relevant stakeholders throughout the project's duration. Manage, oversee, and optimize allocated resources, including personnel, procurement, systems, time, and budget, to achieve defined objectives and deliver agreed-upon outcomes within the project lifecycle. Take charge of both internal and external project planning and initiation meetings; facilitate routine project team gatherings involving both Vera and client stakeholders. Foster strong working relationships across teams and functional areas to promote collaboration, innovation, and efficient work delivery. Implement change management practices and procedures effectively, ensuring internal teams understand and accept changes. Lead teams within established processes, defining performance expectations and offering technical guidance as needed. Offer guidance and coaching to departmental leaders on best practices for specific Manufacturing projects. Ensure timely and accurate communication with all relevant stakeholders for each project. Educate internal teams on effective project management processes. Demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders' needs and cultivate positive relationships with them. Collaborate with the leadership team to identify new opportunities or projects aimed at reducing waste, cutting costs, streamlining processes, or automating operations. Develop a structured process and system for identifying, implementing, and delivering tangible business outcomes for new projects. Establish standardized reporting procedures. Regularly provide reports and analytics to the management team to mitigate project delays and capitalize on opportunities. Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports to the Executive/EXCO teams. Independently troubleshoot resource and budgetary challenges with internal teams and external suppliers, resolving disputes effectively Essentials: Degree educated or hold a qualification at NQF 7 level Worked within a food manufacturing environment in either a production or operational role and then moved into project management. 8 years' work experience of working on business improvement projects Have a background in managing multiple projects with the responsibility for reporting back to EXCO Hold a valid driver's licence. Nice to haves: Lean Manufacturing/ Six sigma experience Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Program Manager, Project Manager, Change Management, Food Production, Manufacturing Food, EXCO reporting Apply Now

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