Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Hastings Salary: 50k Job Type: Permanent
Workshop Recruitment is recruiting a Manufacturing Project Manager to take ownership of key customer manufacturing programmes within an established engineering and manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong project management, manufacturing knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple departments to deliver projects on time, to specification and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end manufacturing programmes and customer relationships.
- Coordinate production, planning, engineering, quality, procurement and logistics.
- Monitor production schedules, materials, work in progress and delivery commitments.
- Manage customer quality issues, corrective actions and engineering changes.
- Track programme costs, risks, milestones and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency and delivery.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ project or programme management experience within manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, materials and quality processes.
- Experience managing customer relationships and complex manufacturing programmes.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commercial awareness and experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Desirable Experience
- Automotive manufacturing or programme management experience.
- Experience within precision engineering, specialist metal products, high-value manufacturing or bespoke engineered assemblies.
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D and formal change control.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or PMP.
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Manufacturing Project Manager in Hastings employer: Workshop Recruitment
Join a well-established organisation that values proactive and organised individuals in the role of People and Operations Assistant. With a predominantly remote working environment, you will enjoy the flexibility of home working while being part of a supportive team that prioritises employee growth and development. Located near Portsmouth, this role offers a collaborative work culture where your contributions are recognised, and you can thrive in a dynamic setting focused on operational excellence.
