Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Wigan

Up to £45,000

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology, safety, and efficiency?

Our client, a forward-thinking manufacturing company, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to spearhead their Automation and Digitalisation agenda and revolutionize their operations.

Our client has invested over £6M in tech upgrades over the past 2.5 years, with ambitious plans to maintain this pace. As the EPM, you will set the tone for their technological evolution, enhancing safety, efficiency, and agility across their operations. Reporting into the Plant Manager, you'll be at the forefront of their journey into the future.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting time in a company’s evolution. You will drive significant technological advancements and make a tangible impact on the future. If you’re passionate about innovation, safety, and efficiency, and ready to lead a team towards excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision & Execution: Develop and implement a 5-year Operations Vision for sustainable, year-on-year improvements in cost and yield.
• Operational Excellence: Utilize performance systems and Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize processes and drive innovation.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Promote safe working practices and a Safety-First culture, ensuring compliance with HSE legislation.
• Supply Chain Management: Cultivate intimate supplier and customer relationships, seamlessly linking Demand and Supply.
• Production & Quality: Collaborate with the Plant to maintain high-quality production standards and strive for world-class manufacturing.
• Engineering & Maintenance: Identify and initiate machinery replacements or expansions, formulating investment proposals for senior approval.
• Financial Management: Partner with Finance to produce and monitor the annual Capital budget, ensuring projects align with Capex expectations.
• People & Team Management: Foster open communication, effective training, and a family culture aligned with company values.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
• Leadership Role: Lead strategic projects and drive automation and digitalisation initiatives.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in enhancing safety, efficiency, and agility in manufacturing processes.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values open communication, teamwork, and a “family” culture.

Essential requirements

• Previous experience in a Process engineering or Mechanical engineering position, within the Manufacturing sector
• Must be degree qualified in mechanical engineering ideally, electrical or chemical may be considerable.
• Must have relevant post graduate working experience in manufacturing
• Passionate, charismatic and a keen desire to be successful with reliable and professional approach

Desirable:

• Experience or expertise in automation or digitalisation of plant assets
• Previous project management experience
• Experience of working towards / in line with Lean methodologies
• Six sigma experience
• Budget management experience