Manufacturing Project Manager

GTS Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive manufacturing excellence through structured project management. In this role, you will oversee cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while collaborating closely with engineering and production teams. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and operational workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities for manufacturing-based projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Planning

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP, APM)

Tools

Prince2

Agile

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Manufacturing

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in a key role supporting manufacturing and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in manufacturing who is passionate about delivering results through structured project management.

About the Role:

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering cross-functional projects from concept through to completion. Working closely with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management activities for manufacturing-based projects
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are met
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of production processes and operational workflows
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g. Prince2, Agile, MS Project)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

Preferred:

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP, APM)

If you are a motivated and experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.