Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Location: Derbyshire

Job Opportunity:
Project Manager 🌟

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Location:

Near Swadlincote / Church Gresley
💷 Salary: £40,000 – £55,000
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Start Date:

ASAP
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Hours:

Monday–Friday with half day Friday
⚙️ Flexi

Hours:

Start between 7:45am–8:15am, finish between 4:30pm–5:00pm

Join a global manufacturing business and play a key role in delivering new product introductions and operational projects across a busy engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer ready to step into Project Management, an established Project Manager, or a Senior Project Manager seeking a new challenge.

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About the Role:

• Manage new product introduction (NPI) and operational improvement projects

• Act as the key point of contact between customers, suppliers, stakeholders and manufacturing teams

• Drive projects through the business, ensuring actions are completed and milestones achieved

• Work closely with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Leadership teams

• Support the implementation of new work and product transfers within the factory

• Coordinate activities across departments to ensure successful project delivery

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What We're Looking For:

• Engineering or manufacturing background is essential

• Previous Project Engineering or Project Management experience

• Around 4–5 years' experience for candidates looking to step up from Project Engineer

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive approach with the confidence to challenge, influence and drive actions

• Automotive, Aerospace or similar manufacturing experience desirable

• Senior candidates with people management experience are also encouraged to apply

🚀 What's in It for You:

• £40,000 – £55,000 salary depending on experience

• Early finish every Friday

• Flexible start and finish times

• Opportunity to join as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

• Clear progression opportunities within the business

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment