Manufacturing Transfer Project Manager - 12-18 Month Contract
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Engineering
Operations Management, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer
Project Manager
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organization with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organization. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures:
Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange;
Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Overview & Scope of Role
Under the direction of the Site Manager and in close collaboration with the Project Management Organization, the Project Manager will lead the end-to-end transfer of manufacturing products, processes, equipment, and technical knowledge from existing operations to the receiving facility. The role is accountable for ensuring operational readiness through the successful transfer and implementation of manufacturing capabilities while maintaining customer requirements, quality standards, and business continuity.
The Project Manager will provide leadership and coordination across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Facilities, and other supporting functions to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, effectively, and on schedule. This is a hands-on role requiring active engagement in transfer activities, process implementation, equipment installation and qualification, operational problem solving, and production readiness efforts. Success in this position requires a balance of project leadership and practical execution, with the ability to work directly with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and drive results.
The Project Manager is responsible for driving project execution, managing risks, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring timely achievement of project milestones. Success in this position requires strong project management skills, technical aptitude, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to balance customer commitments, operational requirements, and organizational priorities while supporting the long-term growth objectives of the business.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of product transfer projects, including the transfer of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, technical knowledge, and associated documentation between facilities.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and milestone tracking to ensure successful project execution.
- Define process, equipment, capacity, and resource requirements necessary to support transferred products and operational readiness.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, and customer-facing functions to ensure alignment and execution of project objectives.
- Lead equipment relocation, technology transfer, process implementation, and knowledge transfer activities between sending and receiving facilities.
- Identify project risks, resource constraints, and interdependencies; develop mitigation plans and drive timely resolution of issues that may impact project success.
- Coordinate qualification, validation, customer approval, and production readiness activities to ensure transferred products meet all quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Monitor project performance against established objectives, communicate status to stakeholders, and provide regular updates to leadership on…
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