Manufacturing Project Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver manufacturing objectives; manage project budgets, risk provisions, resources and capacity.
• Contribute manufacturing input to bids and oversee delivery and support across the product portfolio.
• Drive improvements in lead times, throughput and cost efficiency; monitor production trends and delivery or quality risks.
• Review labour and material expenditure against forecasts and project performance.
• Optimise work in progress, stock and inventory in line with Lean Manufacturing principles and business targets.
• Coordinate demand and supply with project, Commercial and Finance teams; prepare business reports and build stakeholder relationships.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven project, operational and budget management experience in manufacturing; defence or aerospace experience.
• Understanding of Life Cycle Management, including Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, and manufacturing supply and demand.
• Experience delivering manufacturing operational improvements; degree or HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and PLM systems such as Teamcenter Unified.
• APM PMQ/PPQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification is listed.
• Must be eligible for full security clearance.

Capabilities

• Leadership, delegation, team motivation and the ability to drive change in complex environments.
• Manufacturing theory and practice, customer focus, commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.

Workplace

• The role is based in Edinburgh; the description mentions flexible hours and hybrid working options.

Benefits

• Benefits include leave with the option to accrue up to 12 flexi-days, pension contributions, wellbeing support, bonus eligibility, online learning and flexible benefits.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options are mentioned; part-time possibilities may be discussed.