Manufacturing Project Manager

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager in Southampton. Responsibilities include defining production methods, managing resources, and implementing continuous improvement in the Communication Systems team. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, leadership abilities, and familiarity with MRP systems like SAP. The role supports flexible working options and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Private healthcare

Holidays

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the defense sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of factory layout and manufacturing planning.

Responsibilities

• Define production methods and develop manufacturing plans.
• Manage resources and oversee production engineering.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience with manufacturing systems

Ability to lead operational excellence teams

Problem solving

Capacity planning

WIP & inventory optimization

Forecasting and reporting

Tools

MRP systems

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager, Southampton

Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2b8106c59490

Job Views:

19

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview: Leonardo seeks an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to develop a new production area for our Communication Systems team, focusing on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities: Define production methods, develop manufacturing plans, manage resources, and oversee production engineering, planning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• Experience with manufacturing systems, capacity planning, factory layout, WIP & inventory optimization, problem solving, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ability to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement teams.
• Defense sector experience.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably SAP.

Additional Information: The role is site-based with flexible working options, including home working. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible hours, private healthcare, holidays, pension scheme, wellbeing support, training opportunities, and more.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, committed to diversity and inclusion, with over 45,000 employees worldwide.