Senior Engineering Project Manager in Ashford

Our manufacturing site, located in Ashford, is the home of engineers, scientists, technicians, and product developers. Being the starting point of the UK&I supply chain, it’s where the magic happens! From weighing and mixing raw materials to filling and packing product components, Coty Ashford manufactures and produces all coloured cosmetics for global leaders in the beauty industry, such as Rimmel, Max Factor, Burberry, Gucci and Bourjois. We are a company driven by fearless kindness and committed to creating beautiful experiences in everything we do.

The Senior Engineering Project Manager is a vital role for the site. You will leverage your expertise in project management methodologies and manufacturing processes to ensure timely delivery, adherence to quality and safety standards, and alignment with strategic business objectives. You will lead and participate in key projects involving new installations and enhancements to existing equipment to grow volume and develop capability for changes within the cosmetics market. You will have accountability for all aspects of the project, working cross-functionally to achieve project objectives in time and budget. You will lead as well as participate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Your main focus:

• Manage project portfolio, set targets and priorities with alignment of site leadership; ensure investment budget is managed in line with plan.
• Oversee all aspects of projects from technical specification, Factory Acceptance Tests, training, budgeting and contractor management through to project handover.
• Manage the Project Implementation Team.
• Manage project budgets including monitoring/reporting cost expenditure against estimates and reporting cost position to Engineering Director.
• Define project scopes, benefits, objectives, cost estimates, schedule and business case with a probing and investigatory approach.
• Ensure Safety, Health, Environment, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality design principles are embedded in the project.
• Collaborate with Procurement for contract strategy and contractor/supplier selection.
• Prepare, manage and deliver engineering aspects of the project day-to-day.
• Ensure design, fabrication and installation comply with Coty Design Guides, local practices and project deliverables through design reviews.
• Comply with asset management procedures for new, relocated or scrapped assets.

Communication:

• Partner with stakeholders and project team members to understand requirements and make informed recommendations.
• Coordinate, schedule and report activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
• Foster teamwork, coach team members, manage conflict and implement escalation routes.
• Ensure progress reporting to Senior Project Manager and/or Project Sponsor.
• Organise and chair project meetings and necessary specialist meetings.
• Liaise with Equipment Manufacturer or Construction Representative to track activity against schedule and forecasts.

Working for Coty means being part of a diverse team and contributing to producing excellence. You will manage a team of 3 (Automation Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager) and work with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams.

You are a Coty fit:

• Have an understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management; experience of hygiene design, ATEX and operation in a clean environment.
• Demonstrate strong people leadership; promote cross-functional teamwork, delegate, coach and hold people accountable.
• Collaborate across functions; effective with operations, QA, central engineering and site leadership; strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Be decisive, pragmatic in problem-solving and risk management; balance deliverables in a fast-paced environment; pursue continuous improvement and process efficiency.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
• Life Assurance Program (8x salary)
• Private medical insurance, life insurance and critical illness insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recruitment Process:

• A telephone/online introductory meeting.
• A first online or in-person interview.
• A second interview.
• Proposal with terms of employment.

About Coty:

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate and strive to be an open, inclusive workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves.