Supply Chain Project Manager in Nuneaton

We’re looking for a people savvy, experienced Supply Chain Project Manager to lead high-impact supply chain projects across Proper Snacks. This is an incredible opportunity to join the UK's fastest growing major snacks company and play a critical role in getting our great‑tasting snacks into the hands of as many people as possible.

The Person

Someone who is passionate about guiding teams and the business to make the right decisions, at the right time. A real hustler, always capable of getting things done and breaking down blockers, they will be comfortable operating at a strategic level as well as rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail. They love getting projects to land, but also constantly adapting how things are done for a better outcome.

The Role

Based in Nuneaton and reporting to the Head of PMO + Operations & Supply Chain Director, this role is responsible for leading high-impact supply chain projects, ensuring robust stakeholder management, clear reporting, and effective critical path delivery across multiple internal and external partners. This individual will lead a cross functional team to ensure program and project completion, adherence to timeline and scope requirements, and successfully execute programs while communicating regularly with internal senior leadership and stakeholders. This is a pivotal role that ensures speed + agility remain a core competency + that the team is focused, energized + on track to meet the long‑term objectives of our business.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross functional project teams in operations and manufacturing, integration programs, as well as one‑off special assignments across the Supply chain.
• Lead collaboration, ensuring project teams work together to deliver cross‑functionally and work through challenges to present viable solutions.
• Report status and provide visibility on progress, risks, and timings.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on‑time, on‑budget and on‑strategy.
• Own the critical path, forward‑think, and problem‑solve the project plan to ensure teams meet milestone, critical business and customer dates.
• Act as the voice of reason at executive‑level steering committees down to the detailed project teams.
• Facilitate decision‑making, arbitrate impasses, remove barriers to drive project progress.
• Be the central contact between key business functions, projects and/or project workstreams.
• Identify interdependencies and actions needed to satisfy project delivery.
• Proactively oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage programme and project resource/risk.

Supply Chain

• Partner closely with the Operations and Supply Chain Director to define and maintain a clear delivery roadmap, identifying interdependencies and proactively managing risks across projects.
• Own and programme manage the Operations and Supply Chain Continuous Improvement (CI) agenda, delivering budgeted savings and working closely with Supply Chain Finance to ensure benefits are fully realised.
• Facilitate strategic workshops with senior Operations leadership (OPSLT), including prioritisation sessions and quarterly capital planning in collaboration with Supply Chain Finance.
• Support the Operations Leadership Team with strategic planning, including forward‑looking initiatives (e.g. 2027 planning), targeted project delivery, reporting, and senior stakeholder management.
• Own the development of business cases to support strategic investments, coordinating input from different functions within Ops & SC.
• Partner with Ops & SC Director on development of a SC Masterplan for the Nuneaton site and PS supply chain.

Example Initiatives + Projects to LEAD and/or MANAGE might include:

• Cost Savings
• Supply Assurance
• Warehousing
• Site Master Planning (SC)
• SC process implementation or improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience, in an equivalent role, preferably in FMCG, food, or drink.
• Direct Supply Chain experience is a must.
• PMP or other certification a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An inspirational people person who knows how to get the best from teams.
• Proven experience leading and managing project teams in a highly collaborative and dynamic business environment against tight timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines.
• A good understanding of product development, supply chain and operational and processes within a company.
• Outstanding technical skills: MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel or similar PM tools.