Project Manager Of Critical Parts

Recart; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Manager to ensure timely delivery of critical parts. This role acts as a liaison between suppliers and manufacturing teams on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing critical parts in an engineering/manufacturing environment, particularly in aerospace. Availability to start immediately is required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in project/programme management of expediting critical parts.
• Experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment is ideal.
• Must be able to deliver clear and concise action plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely delivery of critical parts at a busy manufacturing plant.
• Liaison between suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and improve part expediting processes.

Skills

Project/programme management

Experience in aerospace manufacturing

Working under pressure

Job description

Overview

This role involves managing the timely delivery of critical parts within a busy aerospace manufacturing plant. The primary responsibility is to ensure that all necessary parts for production are provided in accordance with the end client's requirements. This position acts as the key liaison between suppliers and the manufacturing teams of the end client, coordinating with internal departments to effectively and efficiently chase, plan and manage expedited critical parts.

This role is working onsite at the supplier(s) - you will be the key interface of communication, and your role will include:

• Communicating with the end client via a daily review call between the supplier and end client to determine critical parts requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust part expediting process to ensure on-time delivery of critical parts.
• Monitor and manage the expediting process daily to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Working closely with manufacturing managers to understand production schedules and prioritise expedited parts within the production flow.
• Partner and collaborate with supply chain departments and operational leadership teams to track parts availability, lead times, and shipping logistics to ensure they are integrated smoothly into the production workflow.
• Work with suppliers, internal teams, and operational leadership to identify and solve potential delays or risks by implementing corrective actions to prevent further delivery failures and improve the overall expediting process.

Must be able to work onsite at the supplier (West Midlands), five days per week

Must have experience in project/programme management of expediting critical parts within an engineering/manufacturing environment - ideally aerospace.

Experience working under pressure and delivering clear and concise action plans.

You must be available to start immediately.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite at the supplier (West Midlands), five days per week
• Must have experience in project/programme management of expediting critical parts within an engineering/manufacturing environment - ideally aerospace.
• Experience working under pressure and delivering clear and concise action plans.
• You must be available to start immediately.

Application information

• Please provide a copy of your CV, along with the following information: Relevant example(s) of your experience project managing critical parts within an engineering and manufacturing environment
• When you are available to start.
• How flexible you are with location / your preferred location / how flexible you are to travel (UK or Europe)
• Once you have provided the above information (in addition to your CV) - you will be contacted for next steps