Title:  Project Lead

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving innovation and managing transformative projects? We are seeking a highly motivated Project Lead to join our Manufacturing Plant in Wrexham. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of implementing significant changes within our plant, from spearheading innovations to overseeing multi-million-pound capital investment programs. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to make a substantial impact, we want to hear from you.  This role will require you to be based onsite and will coordinate with our wider European team. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Initial project stage – Your role will involve participating in the initial stages of the project to outline all plant requirements. This includes creating a detailed project plan with resource needs and securing one-time funding.  

• Creating a start-up plan – Creates a robust detailed start up plan that covers all functions in the supply chain, creating a team, tracking plan, building budgets and tracking start-up performance against all agreed success criteria KPI’s. 

• Presentation – Coordinate with the wider team, developing specific success criteria and agree with all stakeholders. 

• Training and development – You will develop training programmes for assigned projects, delivering the same to all parties involved 

• Taking the lead on in house projects – Responsible for defining start up and project plans for all assigned projects.  Presenting and delivering to our wider team. 

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment 

• Project Management experience 

• Strong technical & analytical skills, especially in use of excel, SAP  

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to prioritise and work on own initiative 

What’s Next 

 
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com 

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. 

Get to Know Us 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. 

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work. 

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. 

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. 

Let’s shape the future of snacking  

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.