- Company Name
- Apply Recruitment
- Job Title
- Manufacturing Project Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Manufacturing Project Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead the 9‑month integration of two manufacturing sites into a single facility, while relocating certain production operations to Europe as part of a broader M&A programme. Manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure seamless ERP alignment and operational continuity.
**Expectations**
- Deliver the integration on time, within scope, and to specification.
- Demonstrate proven experience in relocating and merging manufacturing facilities.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, including senior leadership, operational staff, and external ERP specialists.
- Maintain clear, regular communication with the COO and other executive sponsors.
- Provide accurate forecasting, risk management, and status reporting throughout the engagement.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Define integration strategy, scope, and detailed project plan, including milestones and deliverables.
2. Lead planning and execution of plant relocations, shutdowns, and re‑commissioning activities.
3. Oversee ERP configuration, data migration, and system integration with existing manufacturing processes.
4. Coordinate with procurement, supply‑chain, quality, and safety teams to ensure alignment of SOPs and compliance.
5. Manage project budget, cost controls, resource allocation, and contractor relationships.
6. Conduct risk assessments, issue logs, and corrective actions to keep project on track.
7. Provide bi‑weekly status updates to the COO and executive sponsors; articulate KPIs, metrics, and lessons learned.
**Required Skills**
- Project Management Methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile).
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and plant relocation processes.
- ERP implementation experience in manufacturing context (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data‑driven decision making.
- Ability to work independently and manage a distributed team.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply‑Chain Management, or related field.
- Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
- ERP technical certification preferred (SAP Certified Application Associate, Oracle Cloud Planning and Budgeting, etc.).
Caerphilly, United kingdom
Hybrid
07-01-2026