Project Manager Manufacturing

Certain Advantage; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization based in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager for an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage manufacturing projects, ensuring cost control and schedule adherence while supporting the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Team. Candidates should have a solid background in project management and the ability to work onsite due to security restrictions. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator.
• Proven track record in managing manufacturing projects.
• Ability to manage stakeholder interfaces effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team.
• Define, plan, direct and deliver manufacturing projects.
• Manage project performance and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Control

Schedule Adherence

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.

Job Title : Manufacturing Project Manager

Location : Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working : due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite

Contract : 37 Hours per week

Overtime : Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration : 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status : Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description :

Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects / contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

• Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
• Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcon...