Project Production Manager

Zebra Technical Recruitment Ltd.; Acton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical manufacturer in Acton is searching for a Project Production Manager. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing medium-to-large projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery while adhering to ISO 9001 standards. You will also lead a team, guiding them through the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a degree-level education and experience in project-led manufacturing. This full-time position offers an engaging environment for proactive leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production management or project-led manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to identify errors in Bills of Materials and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle within the production environment.
• Lead and mentor a team of Team Leaders and Operators.
• Ensure complex orders are built perfectly and shipped on time.

Skills

Production management

ISO 9001 compliance

Technical specifications analysis

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Project Production Manager

Are you a Manufacturing Leader who loves the ‘Project’ side of Production? We are currently partnering with a leading technical manufacturer to find a Project Production Manager who thrives at the intersection of engineering precision and operational delivery.

This isn’t your typical "keep the line moving" role. This is a high‑visibility position where you will take total ownership of medium‑to‑large‑scale projects, coordinating everything from the initial Bill of Materials to the final Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with the customer.

Challenge

Our client needs a "bridge‑builder" – someone who can walk into a room of Engineers, Sales Ops, and Warehouse teams and get everyone pulling in the same direction. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you’ll be the point person ensuring that complex, high‑value orders don’t just get built, but get built perfectly and shipped on time.

Benefits

• End‑to‑End Ownership: You aren’t just a cog in the machine; you manage the entire project lifecycle within the production environment.
• Leadership: You’ll lead and mentor a team of Team Leaders and Operators, shaping the culture of your shifts.
• Complexity: If you enjoy highly regulated industries and technical documentation (ISO 9001), you’ll find the work here deeply engaging.

Qualifications

• Experience: Production management or project‑led manufacturing role.
• Compliance Savvy: You live and breathe ISO 9001 standards.
• Technical Mindset: You can spot an error in a BOM from a mile away and enjoy the "nitty‑gritty" of technical specs.
• ERP Proficiency: Advantage if you’ve used Microsoft Dynamics.

Ideal Profile

You likely have a degree‑level education and a proven track record of managing resource allocation in a fast‑paced environment. Most importantly, you are proactive. You don’t wait for delays to happen; you see them coming and pivot the team before the deadline is at risk.

Position Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Product Management, Project Management, and Engineering

Location: Acton, England, United Kingdom