At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects from planning to completion in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join G&H, a leader in optical technology with a rich history of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on mutual respect and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in innovative projects that impact various industries.
- Qualifications: Project management experience and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
- Ilminster, GBR •
- Operations
Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT USG&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing.
As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products.
G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.
ROLEG&H is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our Ilminster manufacturing site.
You will manage a range of projects across customer programmes, manufacturing, engineering/NPI and continuous improvement.
Working closely with the Site Lead and cross-functional teams, you will bring structure, ownership and pace to projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality.
In your role you'll be a key link between the program management team at our design innovation hub in North Wales and our manufacturing site in Ilminster, Somerset.
RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURESManage multiple projects from planning through to completion.
Develop project plans, milestones, actions and timelines.
Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and other teams.
Track progress, costs, risks and issues, escalating where required.
Lead project meetings and drive actions to completion.
Support NPI, manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide clear project updates to the Site Lead and key stakeholders.
Identify problems early and drive practical solutions.
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIESAdherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSRecent project management or project coordination experience.
A project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 is desirable but not essential.
Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment.
Strong organisation and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Good understanding of project planning, risk and change management.
Confidence working with both technical and operational teams.
G&H BENEFITS INCLUDE26 days holiday plus
Junior Project Manager in Ilminster employer: G&H Photonics
G&H is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in St Asaph, Denbigshire, where innovation meets excellence in optical technology. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions, and a culture that values integrity and teamwork, G&H empowers its employees to thrive while contributing to cutting-edge projects in the life sciences and defence sectors.
