Project Manager - International & Supply Chain

 SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food and beverage manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is located in Melbourne CBD and runs four Business Divisions – SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

 Our Group has a portfolio of brands with a focus on providing nourishment and wellness for consumers globally. Our Group’s products span packaged fruit and tomatoes, baked beans and spaghetti, ready-made meals, beverages, juice and wellness shots, powdered milk products, and vegetable and fruit supplies to the food service industry.

 With a strong heritage in Australia, and ambitious plans to grow both domestically and internationally, this is an exciting time to join our business.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our technical team, based at our Head Office in Melbourne.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully delivered on time, in full and to scope, with a strong focus on supply chain across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business, you will lead the development and management of project timelines, scope, risk and issues, ensuring projects remain on track and deliver the required outcomes.

This is a hands-on project management role with no direct reports, reporting directly to the Head of Product Development & Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface extensively with Commercial, Finance, RD&Q, Engineering and all functions within Supply Chain (Procurement, Manufacturing and Customer Service and Logistics & Quality), to deliver projects within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of projects to meet the revenue, volume, growth and productivity goals and priorities within the category.

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, tasks and resource (people and cost) requirements

• Lead discussions with sites to work on corresponding actions to deliver commercial growth & cost optimisation plans

• Support project teams to unlock project feasibility and/or sourcing solutions to deliver business plans

• Ensure that suitable risk assessment and contingency planning (for relevant projects) takes place, is communicated and agreed upon by all stakeholders and is acted on if necessary to keep the project on track or to accelerate the project if the business need exists.

• Drive consistency and quality in the execution of projects using the appropriate methodology and tools.

• Provide project reporting and status updates through team meetings as well as through governance forums.

• Engagement within cross functional teams and external and internal stakeholders to drive out comes

• Continually drive own personal development through application of robust development plan 

• Meet People Safety behaviours and targets

What You Will Bring to the Role

• 5+ year of FMCG Project Management experience.

• Proficient level of experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project.

• Strong written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills.

• Awareness of manufacturing practices & principles with a level of technical learning and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of co-ordinating resources, prioritising deliverables, working cross functionally & working independently whilst staying organized while assuming multiple responsibilities and tasks.

Our Culture:

Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.

Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC Global will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.

You will be required to meet SPC Global’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?