Manufacturing Project Manager

## Manufacturing Project Manager Apply locations:
GB - Southampton time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0028585
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* Job Description:

** Salary: £59,400 - £60,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
** Your Impact
** The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and overseeing of operations programmes throughout the lifecycle of project / group of projects or work package relating to a sales contract with a customer or internal stock delivery.

This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
** Working as a Manufacturing Project Manager you will:
*** Ensure the achievement of the project / group of projects or work package goals during the entire life cycle, ensuring budgets are met and maintaining customer satisfaction.
* Ensure through the coordination of the operations team, the correct execution of the project / group of projects or work package (e.g. management of the overall schedule and cost plan in collaboration with the Project Manager)
* Ensure the application of contractual and internal obligations, through the achievement of the financial and deliverable objectives of the project / group of projects or work package.
* Ensure that the definition and any updates of the project / group of projects or work package content are in line with contractual obligations (and any amendments) or with what has been approved in the case of internal requirements,
* Manage relations with the Customer and internal stakeholders (e.g., communication plan, reporting, escalation process, etc)
* Monitor the project / group of projects or work package performance (physical progress and costs) in collaboration with team members.
* Ensure compliance to the "Life Cycle Management" process through each phase of the program.
* Ensure project alignment with the appropriate team, responsible for managing delivery of the relevant processes stage (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management, Design Review, etc.)
* Share the programme vision with the appropriate stakeholders, including analysis of the project, helping to provide decision guidance and the timely definition of any corrective actions required.
* Provide relevant information through the bid process to the commercial team, in support of the contractual negotiation phase of a project.
* Apply consistent risk management methodologies through each project / group of projects or work package.
* Define and launch actions (with owners) aimed at the improvement of project performance.
* Manage project / program closure and Lessons Learned activities.
** Key Responsibilities (Manufacturing Project Manager)
*** Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
* Management of agreed operations budget and risk provisions through all phases of the project lifecycle
* Ownership of Operations input to Bid activities for new business opportunities
* Solid knowledge of and adherence to Life Cycle Management processes
* Planning and scheduling of resources required to successfully deliver and support products.
* Leadership of continuous improvement activities in support of business objectives
* Understanding the mechanics and factors affecting manufacturing supply and demand
* Monitoring and review of production trends to ensure early warning systems are in place to de-risk delivery and quality.
* Effective management of available resources to achieve desired outcomes.
* Regular review of expenditure on labour and material to ensure most efficient and appropriate usage of both in line with sales forecasts & project performance reviews.
* Championing and facilitation of a culture of continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes
* Optimisation of WIP and stock holdings to ensure maximum cash flow whilst retaining desired finished products in line with business…