Manufacturing Project Manager in Hastings, East Sussex

The Manufacturing Project Manager will take end-to-end ownership of the manufacturing programme and dedicated product portfolios of one of the most strategically important customers, ensuring on time delivery to the highest standards of quality, service and cost.

Acting as the principal operational interface with the customer, the role will coordinate all aspects of the manufacturing value stream, from customer requirements and material supply through engineering, production, specialist finishing, assembly, quality assurance and final dispatch.

The position requires a commercially aware, technically credible and highly organised manufacturing professional who can lead cross-functional activities, anticipate and resolve operational issues and consistently deliver against demanding customer expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' relevant project or programme management experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience managing complex manufacturing programmes involving multiple production processes, departments and supply chain dependencies.
• Strong practical understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, materials management, quality assurance and logistics.
• Demonstrable success in managing demanding customer relationships and delivering against quality, cost and delivery commitments.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, with the ability to interpret and utilise manufacturing schedules, production orders, bills of materials, routings and work-in-progress data.
• Experience of coordinating new product introductions, engineering changes and manufacturing process improvements.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, product specifications, manufacturing quality requirements and structured root cause analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct line-management authority.
• Strong commercial awareness, including project costs, budgets, operational efficiencies and profitability.
• Excellent organisation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce and present professional customer and management reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and relevant project management tools.

We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.