Production Project Manager

ISI Global; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in the UK is seeking a Production Project Manager to oversee multiple projects. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a strong technical background in manufacturing, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced changes. Exceptional communication skills are essential for this role, focusing on delivering projects that meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively.
• Experience in budget management and creating supplier POs.
• Understanding of sustainable materials and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage production projects with a focus on quality and timelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal colleagues for project delivery.
• Conduct quality checks and produce relevant reports.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Technical understanding of manufacturing

Quality control

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

• Reporting directly to the Head of Production, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects of medium to high complexity.
• The role requires excellent organisation and ability to prioritise effectively to deliver in line with customer expectations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• As a Production Project Manager, you will need to have a good technical and a practical understanding of manufacturing and materials.
• Flexibility to manage and adapt to fast-paced changes and deadlines.
• Good eye for detail to ensure quality control of supplier goods meets specifications and is fit for purpose.
• Understanding of sustainable materials and production processes.
• Ability to follow standard processes and identify potential issues, understanding when to escalate.
• Leading programme management, reporting and risk management, with a proactive approach to finding solutions and making decisions.

Role Responsibilities:

• The role involves you managing your own time, working collaboratively with key business users
• Co-ordinating, administering and activating production projects, with a focus on quality
• Collaborate (external suppliers, partners and Internal colleagues) delivering quick effective communication at all times
• Able to identify and eradicate the risks on a project ensuring that key priorities are dealt with in the most practical order Oversee the daily quality control (QC) compliance, reacting quickly any obstacles and challenges
• Commercial awareness and a thorough understanding of the industry and competitive environment.
• Responsible for creating suppliers POs and handling commercials such as budget management
• Analysing project progress and, when necessary, adapting scope / timelines and costs
• Producing quality check reports (internal and external)
• Resilience and positive attitude in challenging situations
• Flexibility to manage and adapt to fast-paced changes
• Proficient planning, diary management and multitasking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven problem-solving abilities
• Confidence and ability to build relationships
• A background in the retail display / POP industry
• Excellent Communication Skills and be highly organised