Manufacturing Project Manager

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo seeks an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to develop a new production area within their Communication Systems team in Southampton. The role focuses on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, collaborating across functions and offering growth potential as the business expands. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing systems and the defence sector, with a need for MRP system knowledge.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Pension schemes with up to 15% employer contribution

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Extensive online training

Referral incentives

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing systems and practices.
• Experience in the defence sector is required.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into manufacturing plans.
• Develop material schedules and manage resources.
• Optimize solutions for the business unit.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Capacity Planning

Forecasting

Tools

MRP systems

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to develop a new production area within our Communication Systems team. The role involves defining production methods and systems, focusing on Lean Manufacturing methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers growth potential as the business sector expands.

The role is primarily site-based, working across functions, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for remote work.

Responsibilities include collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into manufacturing plans, developing material schedules, and managing resources. The role encompasses all aspects of production, including engineering, planning, and continuous improvement, to optimize solutions for the business unit.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with manufacturing systems and practices such as capacity planning, factory layout, WIP & inventory management, problem solving, output planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ability to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement teams.
• Experience in the defence sector.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably SAP.

Security Clearance: Required

Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours tailored to employee and customer needs. Opportunities include flexible hours, hybrid working, private healthcare, dental schemes, pension schemes with up to 15% employer contribution, wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, extensive online training, referral incentives, and bonuses.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company specializing in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

Leonardo UK values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming and accessible environment where all employees can thrive, feel safe, and belong.