About the role
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our Operations team in Edinburgh. This role sits within a key Line of Business: Customer Support and Service Solutions - Typhoon.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of our manufacturing operations. You will lead a cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), acting as the critical interface between Manufacturing and the wider business. Your focus will be to ensure robust planning, effective resource management, and successful delivery across the product portfolio.
If you are passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.
What you will do as Manufacturing Project Manager:
Lead and coordinate a cross-functional Integrated Project Team to deliver manufacturing objectives
Manage manufacturing budgets and risk provisions across the full project lifecycle
Drive Manufacturing input into bid activities for new business opportunities
Manage resource and capacity plans to ensure successful product delivery and support
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, increase throughput and deliver cost efficiencies
Monitor and review production trends to ensure early warning systems are in place to de-risk potential delivery and quality issues
Regularly review expenditure on labour and material to ensure efficient and appropriate usage, aligned with sales forecasts and project performance reviews
Champion and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement
Optimise WIP and stock holdings to maximise cash flow while maintaining delivery of products in line with business requirements
Drive inventory optimisation in line with Lean Manufacturing principles, Line of Business requirements and site targets
Empower teams to find, analyse and robustly solve manufacturing and supply chain challenges
Work closely with the Integrated Project Teams and Commercial & Finance functions for optimal demand & supply management
Prepare and present business reports as required by IPT and/or business area
Build strong, collaborative relationships across internal functions and wit…
