Senior 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 is proudly manufacturing and producing all coloured cosmetics for some of the global leaders in the beauty industry.

We are a company driven by fearless kindness and that’s what makes us committed to creating beautiful experiences in everything we do!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Project Manager is a vital role for the site. In this pivotal role, 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. Leading and participating in key projects involving new installations and enhancements to existing equipment in order to continue to grow volume and develop capability for the dynamic changes within the cosmetic markets.

• Manage project portfolio, setting target and priorities with alignment of site leadership team.
• Ensure investment budget is managed inline with agreed plan.
• Be responsible for all aspects of the projects from technical specification, Factory Acceptance Tests, training, budgeting and contractor management through to project handover.
• Responsible for the management of the Project Implementation Team.
• Manage project budgets including monitoring/reporting cost expenditure against estimates and report cost position to Engineering Director on a regular basis.
• Manage project management process and documentation for site engineering projects.
• Use probing and investigatory approach when defining project scopes, benefits, objectives, cost estimate, schedule and business case.
• Ensure that Safety, Health, Environment, Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality design principles and implementation practices are robustly embedded in the project.
• Ensure a collaborative working relationship with Procurement Team for contract strategy and ensure the right selection of contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure that the execution of the project is in accordance with the contract and any relevant technical specifications.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day preparation, management and deliverable completion of the engineering aspects of the project.
• Ensure that design, fabrication and installation complies with the relevant Coty Design Guides, local engineering practices and project deliverables through robust concept and detailed design activities & reviews.
• Be responsible for managing and preparing the validation success criteria, ensuring a detailed programme for the validation execution.
• Lead the execution of the validation exercises, prepare snagging lists, and meet acceptance requirements for the handover plan.
• Comply with global and local asset management procedures such as making related amendments to the asset register for new, relocated or scrapped assets.

Communication:

• Effectively partner all Stakeholders and Project Team members to understand requirements as well as make informed recommendations.
• Be responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
• Foster good team working, coach team members, manage conflict, and implement escalation routes for issue resolution.
• Ensure excellence in the progression of a project reporting back to Senior Project Manager and/or Project Sponsor.
• Organise and chair project meetings and ensure all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required.
• Liaise with the Equipment Manufacturer or Construction Representative to track and monitor their activity against the project schedule and financial forecasts.
• Send out timely communications in clear and concise manner to all relevant parties.

Working for Coty means being part of a team and embracing different cultures and diversity. Working for Coty means contributing to producing excellence. Working for Coty means embracing the freedom to think of new and innovative ideas. You will be responsible for managing a team of 3 who consist of an Automation Engineer, Project Engineer and Project Manager and you will work closely together with departments such as Operations, Engineering and Quality teams.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As an experienced Senior Project Manager you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:

• Have an understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
• Experience of hygiene design, ATEX and operation in clean environment.
• Strong People Leadership experience; Promote cross functional teamwork while ensuring team deliver set expectations.
• Hold people accountable, delegate and coach individuals.
• Co-invent processes while promoting a culture of responsibility, continuous learning.
• Collaborative Influence & Cross-Functional Partnership; works effectively with operation, QA, central engineering and site leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Decisive, Pragmatic Problem-Solving.
• Risk management; managing effectiveness, ensure balance of deliverables.
• Keep clarity on the desired outcome.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities, around cost, quality, and time.
• Continuous improvement and optimise project process efficiency.

OUR 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 your salary).
• Private medical insurance (taxable benefit), life insurance and critical illness insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview.
• A second interview.
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!