Manufacturing Project Manager

Job description

Manufacturing Project Manager

Plymouth (Commutable from: Saltash, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton)

6-12 Months Contract (potential opportunity to lead to permanent)

Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Early Finish on Fridays + Pension + Additional Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an Project Manager to join a leading and forward-thinking engineering organisation, where you will play a key role in delivering innovative new products from concept through to launch.

This well-established manufacturer is experiencing continued growth and invests heavily in modern technology, advanced product development, and the progression of its people. Due to increasing project demand, they are now looking for a Project Manager to join the team on a contract basis.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales and more, ensuring all new product introduction activities are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. You will act as the key link between product development and complex manufacturing operations, managing project plans, risks, resources, validation builds, and launch readiness.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business where your contributions will have a direct impact on future product success.

The Role:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and budget, develop NPI plans, timelines and resource needs, drive phase-gate governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, collaborate with customers and internal teams on deliverables, coordinate prototypes, testing, validation and pilot builds, and manage scope, schedule and cost changes through robust change control.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• 6-12 Months Contract with the potential opportunity to go permanent

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or similar, with substantial project management experience (ideally in manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, product development lifecycles, and project management tools (SAP experience advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential
• Available for an immediate start