Cooper Recruitment is thrilled to collaborate with an industry-leading packaging solutions provider. Renowned for their innovative products, unparalleled customer service, and dedication to merging traditional values with modern technology, This company is an esteemed partner in our mission to connect exceptional talent with remarkable career opportunities in the packaging industry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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Your role will be the Management and implementation of new machine projects.
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Travelling to customer sites is an important part of this role. It will be a combination of Site visits to measure up at the beginning of a project or to check progress of an on going job.
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Foreign travel to their suppliers in europe is part of their validation of machines and for training.
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For which a valid UK/Irish/EU passport and/or full residency will be necessary.
RESPONSIBILIITIES
Management and implementation of all new machine projects. Including but not limited to;
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Conduct regular site visits to customer locations and suppliers for technical training, machine acceptance tests, and to address any technical or commercial aspects related to specific inquiries/orders.
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Assist Sales Managers with customer visits and presentations to drive business growth.
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Participate in site project review meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
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Utilise the company's internal ERP system to manage new machine orders, including issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
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Maintain effective communication with third parties, sub-suppliers, and on-site teams through various channels, including in-person visits and virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams.
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Coordinate and oversee both domestic and international delivery and collection of machinery.
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Oversee and manage the revenues and costs of multiple projects, ensuring contract profitability is maintained.
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Perform commercial tracking of new machine projects and manage project timescales to meet deadlines.
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Utilise Microsoft tools such as Teams, Project, Word, and Excel for project management and documentation purposes.
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Prepare and submit visit reports to keep relevant parties informed.
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Attend exhibitions, as required, to stay up-to-date with industry developments and foster professional connections.
SKILLS REQUIRED
• 3 years experience of project management (open to candidates with engineering/packaging experience looking to get into project management)
• Engineering knowledge
• Strong communication skills
DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
• Autocad
• Salesforce CRM
• Simpro ERP system or equivalent
• PRINCE or equivalent
• Logistics import knowledge
Hours of work
Benefits
Pension: Employers contribution 3% rising by 0.5% per year for 7 years after two years of employment
Bonus: Discretionary (but never not paid)
Equipment: Mobile, laptop and company credit card
Vehicle: Use of a company van when travelling to customer site