Project Manager (12 month FTC)

About Our Client

My client is a hugely successful Leeds based manufacturer who supply an exceptional range of engineered products to a large customer base, both across the UK and internationally. Having experienced impressive growth in recent years, they are now looking for a Project Manager to co-ordinate a factory expansion/relocation.

Job Description

Reporting into the Operations Director this Project Manager role will be responsible for:

• Co-ordinating a factory expansion and production line relocation.
• Overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle from inception to completion, ensuring they are on time and in budget.
• Leading and motivating a cross-functional team including designers, engineers and production operators to achieve the project goals.
• Effectively manage resources such as materials, equipment and personnel to optimise production.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong project management background and a good understanding of factory relocations and/or expansions. You will also possess:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to lead and engage cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple external stakeholders regarding factory expansion.
• Good understanding of production operations and working with the Operations Manager to maintain output whilst expansion project is ongoing.
• Strong commercial acumen and decision making skillset at a high level.

• £55-60k, 12 month FTC