Job Title: Paper and Pulp SME - Project/Programme Manager Location: Remote Salary/Rate: £500 - £600 per day Start Date: 02/02/2026 - 31/05/2026 - may be extended Job Type: Contract

We have an exciting new contract opportunity with one of their top clients in the manufacturing industry. They need a Paper and Pulp SME - Project/Programme Manager to join their team on a remote 14 week contract, which is likely to be extended.

The Paper Domain SME will serve as the technical authority for all paper manufacturing, pulp processing, and mill optimisation activities. The role demands deep industry knowledge, process expertise, and a strong ability to guide cross-functional teams in achieving excellence in quality, productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

You will act as the bridge between operations, process engineering, digital transformation, and R&D, helping to improve mill performance, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement across all production units

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and domain expertise for paper and pulp processes - from pulping, bleaching, and refining to papermaking, coating, and finishing Analyse mill data to identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and process deviations; implement corrective and preventive actions. Lead process optimisation and energy efficiency programs, focusing on reducing raw material waste, steam/electricity consumption, and downtime. S...