Project Manager (Manufacturing) Sydney, Australia
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - Sydney, New South Wales
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Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food thats good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet.Were bringing together cutting-edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary, and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because its nutritious and delicious, and were doing so in a sustainable way.The role:As a Program Manager at Vow, youll be responsible for driving the team towards aggressive build-out and commercialization timelines as part of Vows second facility right here in Sydney and future global facilities. The factory is already under construction, but well be looking to scale manufacturing lines to ensure that this factory can produce Vows products at scale and distribute them across Asia and Australia - critical goals that help to bring the cost of our products down to create delicious, sustainable food.This role will see you coordinating across many stakeholders with a variety of technical skills and diverse backgrounds, ranging from bioreactor operators to automation engineers, to food processing, regulatory, and quality. Were looking for a highly organized, efficient coordinator who can map out and manage project planning one day but also drill down into the technical details, challenge timelines, and support our teams with high-priority execution. This role is about getting the best out of an amazing team through ambitious goal setting, clear communication, and an unrelenting determination to clear the path ahead.The experience/skills you will bring:Experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment (e.g., manufacturing, startups) with exposure to technical teams.Project planning (scope).Cost management (budget).Speed (time).1-2 years experience being a direct people manager.Great communication skills and an ability to empathize with and effectively lead diverse teams.Top-notch organizational skills.Clear track record of reliability and ability to consistently deliver on tight timelines, especially in high-pressure situations.Either a relevant or applicable technical background (e.g., engineering, biotechnology, science) or experience as a generalist with a strong technical inclination.Passion for learning and continued growth, and an eagerness to operate and create clarity in ambiguous environments.Note: you do not need to satisfy 100% of the points listed above. If you have some of the skills and believe you could make an impact in this role, please apply - we want to hear from you!You will:Define & own goals and key monthly objectives across project(s) in Vows manufacturing expansion plans.Ensure the team is executing on relevant project plans in the most timely and effective way possible.Ensure that there are sufficient lines of communication across workstreams in manufacturing when required and provide succinct but relevant updates to leadership.Ensure that manufacturing costs are being effectively tracked so that the team can make informed financial decisions.Challenge the team to think creatively about the way in which problems that arise in manufacturing are resolved.Report to Vows Head of Manufacturing and be responsible for directly managing a team of technical contributors.What success looks like:In the first month, youll ramp up on all things Vow and cultured meat and develop a holistic understanding of the happenings across Vows factory expansion. Youll spend a lot of time being a sponge by getting to know people across all teams at Vow but specifically those within manufacturing.Over the next few months, youll be expected to take high levels of ownership over critical manufacturing project(s) such as the build-out of our second factory. This will involve working with workstream leads to assemble & install new bioreactor lines, introduce new products into our food processing room & improve operating procedures. To achieve this youll ensure the team has a clear set of goals and executable objectives that are both ambitious but achievable.In your first year at Vow, youll become an expert in the happenings of Factory 2 and manufacturing. You will have developed a strong trust with the various workstream leads involved in delivering on critical aspects of Vows mission by building out the physical space that allows us to create our products. You will have played a key role in ramping up the capacity of Vows production capability and ensuring we can sell irresistible food to a great number of people.In the years beyond, youll explore the applications of project management in manufacturing across the business. This could be in the continued fit-out of Factory 2 or subsequent factories that come online as Vow continues to grow.Who we are and why join:We are building a diverse, mission-led dream team of Vowzers. Our mission is to make food products for everyone. To do that well we need a workforce thats representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view - so were building a culture to match.Work with and learn from the best. Our team includes some of the worlds top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience.Everyone is an owner. In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every Vowzer owns equity in the company.Generous paid parental leave. We offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.Generous relocation budget & support. Support for interstate or overseas team members and their families (including pets!).Flexible working hours and location. We value work-life balance.Unlimited personal leave. At Vow we recognize that sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency.Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre. Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes.An awesome converted warehouse campus in Alexandria. Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing line, free snacks, a culinary centre, and professional-grade coffee machine in our cafe.Human and dog friendly office! An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office.A variety of social clubs. We encourage all our Vowzers to build the culture with us and share what you love.Apply for this job* indicates a required field #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-09-27