Full job descriptionManufacturing Project Manager
Hastings
50k plus profit share scheme
Permanent
Workshop Recruitment is recruiting a Manufacturing Project Manager to take ownership of key customer manufacturing programmes within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong project management, manufacturing knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple departments to deliver projects on time, to specification and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage end-to-end manufacturing programmes and customer relationships.
*Coordinate production, planning, engineering, quality, procurement and logistics.
*Monitor production schedules, materials, work in progress and delivery commitments.
*Manage customer quality issues, corrective actions and engineering changes.
*Track programme costs, risks, milestones and performance.
*Drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency and delivery.
Requirements
*Minimum 5 years’ project or programme management experience within manufacturing or engineering.
*Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, materials and quality processes.
*Experience managing customer relationships and complex manufacturing programmes.
*Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
*Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
*Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
*Commercial awareness and experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Desirable Experience
*Automotive manufacturing or programme management experience.
*Experience within precision engineering, specialist metal products, high-value manufacturing or bespoke engineered assemblies.
*Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D and formal change control.
*Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
*Recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or PMP.