Project Manager - Manufacturing

Michael Page (UK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer based in Sheffield is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate should have a strong project management background in high-value, low-volume manufacturing and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a salary of £50-60k and includes a package with private health care and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Private health care

Pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong project management background in a manufacturing context.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset to foster change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle from conception to completion.
• Drive collaboration with sales, engineering, supply chain, and production.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and maintain relevant documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project lifecycle management

Commercial acumen

Job description

• Project Management opportunity at a leading UK manufacturer in Sheffield
• Chance to work closely with a key customer and grow their portfolio

About Our Client

I'm currently partnered with a hugely successful Sheffield based manufacturer who supply an exceptional range of engineered products to a large customer base, across the UK, Europe, USA and beyond. With a growing customer base and an ever-increasing order volume, my client is looking to grow their Project capabilities with the introduction of an additional Project Manager. They are looking for a customer-focussed and results driven Project/Programme Manager who will have responsibility for several projects from cradle to grave for a key new customer.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, to the required standards and within budget.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering, supply chain and production operations to deliver the project for the customer.
• Being involved in the contract reviews, quoting and update meetings with all relevant stakeholders, holding both internal and external bodies to account.
• Identifying project risks and opportunities across the contract lifecycle, mitigating these as quickly as possible, and maintaining the relevant risk registers, issue logs and action plans.
• Ensuring project status and performance is visible throughout the business, keeping all departments updated of any changes.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong project management background and a good understanding of high value, low volume manufacturing. You will also possess:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to lead and engage across cross- functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability at managing the project lifecycle from conception to completion, delivering on time, within budgets and to the desired standards.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and work alongside customers from the UK, EU, USA and beyond.
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making skillset at a high level.
• A continuous improvement mindset, acting as an agent for change and bringing forward ideas to challenge the status quo.

What's on Offer

• £50-60k, depending on experience.
• Wider benefits package inc. private health care, pension and more.
• Chance for longer term career development within the business.

If you are a passionate project leader with a background in manufacturing, then please do apply.