Manufacturing Project Manager

Signify; Kętrzyn; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify in Poland seeks a senior professional to lead manufacturing projects in the Agriculture business. You will coordinate resources and schedules, ensure quality compliance, and deliver projects that meet time, cost, and quality targets.

The role emphasizes developing strategic plans, cross-functional collaboration, and tight cost control. Fluency in English and Polish is mandatory; PMP certification is a plus, with a strong willingness to learn modern project management methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing manufacturing projects.
• Experience in cost control and risk management.
• Fluent in English and Polish.
• Willingness to learn project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic manufacturing projects.
• Create and execute project plans in consultation with stakeholders.
• Monitor time, cost and quality targets and report progress.
• Maintain a data-driven approach to project decisions and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing projects

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven mindset

Cost monitoring

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

Leads manufacturing projects by coordinating resources and schedules to meet objectives in the Agriculture business sector. Ensures compliance with quality standards and optimizes processes for efficient project delivery.

• This role is responsible for developing and delivering strategic manufacturing projects aligned with business needs.
• Responsible for formulating and executing project plans in consultation with stakeholders.
• Prepares and executes comprehensive project plans meeting time, cost, and quality targets.
• Reports on the progress of the project with an agreed frequency on quality, status, time, and money.
• Applies a proven project management approach with a fact-based and data-driven mindset.
• Monitors costs of the individual projects.
• Manages project team members in their contribution to the project and their individual development.
• Manages stakeholders toward the successful delivery of projects.
• Manages people resources toward successful delivery of projects.
• Has a proactive, forward-looking view on potential project risks and anticipates them to eliminate or minimize their impact.
• Collaborates effectively, contributes to best practices sharing throughout projects, and promotes consistent use of appropriate tools and methodology.
• Keeps abreast of technical developments in the field through literature, technical contacts, and industry competition.
• Develops and manages project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams to align manufacturing activities with project goals.
• Monitors project progress and implements corrective actions to address deviations.
• Communicates project status and risks to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies to minimize project impact.
• Facilitates continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and recommending enhancements.

More about you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related technical field, essential for understanding manufacturing processes and project management principles.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience managing manufacturing projects, including planning, execution, cost control, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Preferred candidates hold a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent or demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and develop expertise in project management methodologies and tools essential for successful project delivery.
• Fluency in English and Polish is mandatory to ensure effective communication with internal teams and stakeholders.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.