Manufacturing Project Lead – Aerospace & Defense

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses access

Referral rewards

Flexible benefits up to £500

Résumé du poste

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the Operations team in Luton. You will lead an IPT to deliver manufacturing objectives, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.

The role requires experience in project and budget management within manufacturing, ideally in defence/aerospace, with ERP (SAP) and PLM (Teamcenter Unified) proficiency. Hybrid working with opportunities in a global leader in aerospace and security.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project, operational and budget management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the defence or aerospace sectors.
• APM PMQ/PPQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP) and PLM systems (Teamcenter Unified).

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional Integrated Project Team to deliver manufacturing objectives.
• Manage manufacturing budgets and risk provisions across the full project lifecycle.
• Drive manufacturing input into bid activities for new business opportunities.
• Manage resource and capacity plans to ensure successful product delivery and support.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, increase throughput and deliver cost efficiencies.
• Monitor and review production trends to ensure early warning systems are in place to de-risk potential delivery and quality issues.
• Regularly review expenditure on labour and material to ensure efficient and appropriate usage, aligned with sales forecasts and project performance reviews.
• Champion and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Optimise WIP and stock holdings to maximise cash flow while maintaining delivery of products in line with business requirements.
• Drive inventory optimisation in line with Lean Manufacturing principles, Line of Business requirements and site targets.
• Empower teams to find, analyse and robustly solve manufacturing and supply chain challenges.
• Work closely with the Integrated Project Teams and Commercial & Finance functions for optimal demand & supply management.
• Prepare and present business reports as required by IPT and/or business area.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across internal functions and with external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Lifecycle management

SAP

Teamcenter Unified

Defence/aerospace sector

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Formation

Degree or HND in relevant discipline

Outils

SAP

Teamcenter Unified

Description du poste

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join the Operations team in Luton. You will lead an IPT to deliver manufacturing objectives, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.

The role requires experience in project and budget management within manufacturing, ideally in defence/aerospace, with ERP (SAP) and PLM (Teamcenter Unified) proficiency. Hybrid working with opportunities in a global leader in aerospace and security.