Manufacturing Projects Manager: CAPEX & Installations

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wren Kitchens Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Projects Manager to join our Engineering team at the Barton-upon-Humber site. You will lead a team of Project Engineers and drive multi-site, multi-million-pound projects, including construction, refurbishment and automated machinery installation.

You will travel between sites in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, manage budgets and ensure HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Engineering Project Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering CAPEX projects, including machinery installation and commissioning.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Relevant Health & Safety training.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Project Engineers, organising workloads and project priorities.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Define project scope, managing budgets and ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Overseeing machinery delivery, installation, commissioning and final sign-off.
• Liaising with machinery suppliers, contractors and internal departments to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinating machinery service installations, including electrical supplies, compressed air and dust extraction systems.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to establish project requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks and providing regular updates to senior management.
• Ensuring contractors comply with site Health & Safety requirements and company standards.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement across our manufacturing operations.

Skills

Engineering PM

Team leadership

CAPEX projects

Machinery installation

Technical drawings

Health & safety

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

CAD (optional)

Job description

Wren Kitchens Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Projects Manager to join our Engineering team at the Barton-upon-Humber site. You will lead a team of Project Engineers and drive multi-site, multi-million-pound projects, including construction, refurbishment and automated machinery installation.

You will travel between sites in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, manage budgets and ensure HSE compliance.