Head of Business Development and Agile Working – Primal Kitchen

• Oversee technical and supply chain readiness for new product launches, ensuring seamless execution of growth and innovation projects.
• Drive major manufacturing cost improvement programs through cross-functional leadership and regular reporting to senior management.
• Assess network capacity and losses, recommending strategic solutions to optimize production across product lifecycles.
• Manage key external manufacturing partners, acting as the primary connector between Operations, Sales, and Marketing to support commercialization and optimization efforts
• Ensure manufacturing compliance with Kraft Heinz standards and lead execution of new product development and cost-out initiatives across the network.

• Keep Primal Kitchen ingredient standards and integrity at the forefront of our sourcing strategy, executing short-term and long-term plans for supply continuity, testing protocols and brand expansion.
• Set and oversee strategic procurement direction to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable ingredient and packaging supply.
• Mitigate supply risks and resolve shortages by driving proactive planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring performance meets business needs.
• Align procurement activities with R&D, innovation, and business development to support product pipeline and growth.
• Monitor procurement metrics, market trends, and compliance, driving continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across ingredients and packaging.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing agile methodologies and best practices across teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and in full, driving accountability for schedule, scope, and quality.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows and remove barriers to efficient project execution.
• Monitor and report on project performance, using data to identify opportunities for process optimization and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Kraft Heinz to align agile practices and delivery standards with broader company objectives.

• Inspire, develop, and empower team members to achieve high performance and embrace agile ways of working.
• Foster a culture of open communication, psychological safety, and constructive feedback across diverse teams.
• Lead through change by modeling adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset in dynamic environments.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, influencing and aligning stakeholders to drive results.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) is a benefit
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, operations, or process improvement, ideally within food, CPG, or a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving complex projects from concept to execution.
• Deep expertise in continuous improvement practices; able to tailor approaches to fit both entrepreneurial and corporate settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using or building project management and collaboration tools
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, and high performance.
• Experience managing change and delivering results in dynamic, matrixed environments.

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