Project Manager Manufacturing

Job Title: Project Manager (Manufacturing)
Reporting To: Master Production Scheduler and Project Manager

Murray Myers are delighted to be working with a leading engineering/manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton. Their commitment to suppling to the UK industry, reliability, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the market.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager (Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of manufacturing projects within a highly regulated environment. The role ensures manufacturing activities align with the projects objectives and are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This position plays a crucial role in driving the success of the manufacturing aspects of projects, ensuring they contribute to overall company goals and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Monitoring: Lead the creation and management of manufacturing project plans, ensuring progress is tracked against schedules.

• Cost Management: Provide the Senior Project Manager and Cost Engineer with monthly cost forecasts for manufacturing activities, adhering to the reporting calendar.

• Communication Liaison: Act as the central communication point between customers, the Senior Project Manager, and the production facility.

• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to allocate
• materials, personnel, and equipment efficiently to meet project timelines and ensure smooth operations.

• Budget Oversight: Manage the transfer of budgets to procurement for outsourcing decisions and vice versa.

• Customer Visits: Facilitate and lead customer visits and oversee witness points as required.

• KPI Reporting: Produce key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, earned value analysis (EVA), quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing projects meet company and industry quality standards.

• Non-Conformance Reporting (NCRs): Manage and ensure timely completion and communication of NCRs.

• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve project challenges related to budget, design changes, profitability, quality, and delivery deadlines.

• Production Meetings: Attend and support production planning meetings,

• contributing to schedule optimization and overall operations.

• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Adhere to all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and company standards.

This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required to support effective project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

Operational:

• Thorough understanding of production processes, tolerances, and work scopes.

• Strong knowledge of EVA (Earned Value Analysis).

• Ability to create and read project plans using Gantt chart format.

• Solid understanding of financial reporting within projects.

• Expertise in risk analysis and mitigation strategies.

• Natural leadership with the ability to win support and negotiate solutions effectively.

IT Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to interpret data, providing insights into the causes behind trends and results.

Required Qualifications & Attributes

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent capability.

• Minimum of 3 years of significant project management experience in a highly regulated environment.

• At least 3 years of experience managing projects in a manufacturing setting.

• Calm, methodical, and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering results.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from board members to operators.

• Competence in producing detailed yet concise project reports.

Desired Qualifications & Attributes

• 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing sector.

• Knowledge of Power BI

• Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or ERP systems.

Person Specification

• Delivers Results/Focuses on Solutions: Effectively plans and delivers project outcomes while addressing challenges.

• Team Builder: Brings the right people together to achieve project goals.

• Adaptability: Responds positively to individual and organizational change.

• Integrity & Professionalism: Demonstrates trust, honesty, and professionalism in day-to-day work.

• Accountability: Sets and monitors clear performance objectives for self and others, ensuring timely delivery.

• Global Approach: Works flexibly across different situations, promoting cross-cultural management and international integration.

• Customer Focus: Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet and exceed expectations.

• Collaborative Knowledge Sharing: Fosters a culture of teamwork and shared knowledge to drive collective success.

If you have a proven track record in manufacturing project management and thrive in regulated environments, apply now to join a dynamic team driving successful project outcomes in the manufacturing sector.