<dl class="AdvortoDefinitionList advorto-definition-list"><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Ref</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline">206477</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Category</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Buying/Packaging</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Location</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">North Wales- Deeside</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Contract type</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3">Full time</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline">Salary</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2">Competitive</dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">Company</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementInline AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem"><img src="https://jobs.icelandcareers.co.uk/assets/images/Iceland.png"></dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleWide">Description</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementWide"><p>As one of the <strong>Best Big Companies to Work</strong> For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.&nbsp;</p><p>We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for <br><strong>Program and Packaging Delivery Manager</strong> to join our growing business.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Purpose of the role:</u></strong></p><p>To actively develop and manage the overall program of product development through the stage gate process.</p><p>Ensuring that a planned own label program of work is in place and that the gated process is planned, managed, tracked-reported and delivered to ensure delivery of that program of work on time with the process followed and all stakeholders engaged.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>In this role you can expect to:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Program and Project Management</strong></p><ul><li>Continuously review current practices to identify areas for potential improvement and building of efficiency in processes operated around planning, program management, project management and reporting.</li><li>Lead the Iceland development of the own label launch cycle / annual product development work programme (stage gate process) ensuring its successful operation for the business.</li><li>Lead and manage the relationship with Iceland’s artwork repro, packaging technologist service provider.</li><li>Ensure efficient communication and follow-up with the supplier base and internal stakeholders from team to deliver the required actions through the process</li></ul><p><strong>Keeping things simple and efficient to reduce costs</strong></p><ul><li>Constantly review the approach to planning, program management, project management and communications to highlight deficiencies and agree improvements.</li><li>Build the right project plans to deliver against our key retail launch cycle milestones .</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>You should apply if you:</u></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Flexible and agile in approach able to plan ahead yet react quickly and efficiently to business changes that may occur.</li><li>Strategic thinker who always has the long term in focus whilst managing the now, or day to day activities.</li><li>Fresh thinker who brings new ideas and innovation to ways of working to drive change and build improvement.</li><li>Positive thinker who engages within functional team and wider stakeholder group to build buy in, win hearts and minds and forge great working relationships</li></ul><ul><li>Relevant experience in program management and reporting (packaging, retail)</li><li>Relevant experience in artwork &amp; repro project manager team management</li><li>An understanding of retail and retail supply chains</li><li>Commercial mindset with an eye for driving efficiency</li><li>Customer Focussed</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>What to expect from us:&nbsp;</u></strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Collaborative environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package&nbsp;</li><li>25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday&nbsp;</li><li>15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount&nbsp;</li><li>Discounted gym membership&nbsp;</li><li>Charity fundraising events&nbsp;</li><li>Educational sponsorship&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity leave&nbsp;</li><li>Long service awards&nbsp;</li><li>Reward &amp; recognition&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></dd><dt class="AdvortoDefinitionListTitle AdvortoDefinitionListTitleWide AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem">&nbsp;</dt><dd class="AdvortoDefinitionListElement AdvortoDefinitionListElementWide AdvortoDefinitionListAlternateItem"><div> <img src="https://jobs.icelandcareers.co.uk/assets/images/Other recruitment.jpg"></div></dd></dl>