Lead a business critical acquisition integration programme. Regular international travel About Our Client Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturer with multiple production sites and an ambitious growth strategy through acquisition. Following a recent acquisition, they are looking to appoint an experienced Programme Manager to lead the integration of the acquired manufacturing operation into the wider group. This is a business critical appointment where you will work closely with the Board, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams to ensure a successful transition. Job Description Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will take ownership of a complex programme involving the transfer of manufacturing product lines into existing UK production facilities, whilst ensuring business continuity, maintaining customer service levels and delivering operational synergies. You will establish and lead the integration programme from mobilisation through to completion, coordinating multiple workstreams across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, procurement, IT and commercial functions. Key responsibilities include: Lead the end to end integration programme following acquisition. Develop and manage the overall programme plan, governance, milestones, risks and dependencies. Oversee the transfer of manufacturing product lines into existing production facilities whilst minimising operational disruption. Coordinate cross functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, procurement, finance, IT and commercial functions. Ensure continuity of customer supply throughout the transition. Manage internal and external stakeholders, providing regular reporting to the Executive Team and Board. Drive delivery of acquisition synergies, operational efficiencies and cost savings. Identify and mitigate programme risks whilst managing issues through to resolution. Ensure regulatory, quality and health
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