Role: Project Manager
Salary £40-45K
Monthly Paid
5% matched pension
UNUM – Critical illness insurance
Simply Health – Health Cash Plan
Death In Service – 1x Annual Salary
25 days Annual leave, plus BH’s and 1 additional day to celebrate birthday.
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8am till 17:15pm, Fri 8am till 12pm
The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for planning, executing, and closing Projects. They define the project, build a comprehensive work plan, and then managing to the budget. The core function will be to collaborate with other functions within the business to implement new projects that are aligned to the company’s growth expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent competency levels in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Demonstratable Project Management experience within a Mechanical and/or Electrical Manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects, of varying complexity levels, and at various maturity stages.
Desirable
Formal Project Management qualification
Product knowledge in Electrical Control Cabinets and/or Electro-mechanical assemblies.
Competency in Microsoft Sharepoint.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication.
Constructing and adhering to project plan.
Good understanding of a number of project management software tools.
The ability to construct project plans with multiple variables.
Be assertive with other functions whilst demonstrating a professional approach.
Attend morning SQCDP meetings and further daily communication meetings as a member of the team to ensure their understanding of targets and objectives.
Build and maintain direct relationships with colleagues and customers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations. (WOW CUSTOMERS)
Escalate relevant issues by promptly bringing them to the attention of the Engineering Manager.
Safety.
Collaborate with the H&S officer and the leadership team to reduce risks in the area by following risk assessments and work instructions.
Ensuring they are working safely and maintaining a safe working environment. (5’s & Risk Assessments)
Comply with all safety controls (method statements) in the area.
Report accidents, near misses and safety concerns to a member of the leadership team in a timely manner.
Quality.
Ensure that projects adhere to customer expectations, provide clear accurate responses to Customer Concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Report any quality concerns to their line manager and actively seek to improve quality whilst carrying out their duties
Comply with Company quality standards.
Cost.
Ensure compliance with project key mile stones, targets and objectives.
Meet project deadlines in an efficient manner, 100% efficiency with an improving trend.
Constantly strive for productivity gains through VA activity and removal or 8 wastes
Delivery.
Manage allocated budget to support the company’s objectives
Work closely with other support functions to deliver the companies objectives.
Collaborates with the NPI function to deliver exceptional internal customer service
Accountable for the project plan
Providing accurate project progress on a weekly basis
Utilizing capacity efficiently and effectively
Monitors and executes project plan
Advocate for the customer and uphold the promised delivery date.
Keep customers and systems fully updated on any delays and expected planned dates.
Coordinate with leadership and other departments to address exceptions.
People.
Engage with our ‘Switched On’ Rewarding and Recognition process
Follow and uphold Company policies and procedures
Engage with other team members to Optimize Workgroup efficiency
Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Engage with learning and development, by engaging with our PDR (Performance Development Review) Cycle.
Share best practice and voluntary support learning with other team (Coaching for Excellence)
Maintain company standards, promote Company values, standards, policies and procedures.
Participate in CI through our SQCDP processes to achieve and then to improve company standards.
Engage team in Ci activities, Kaizen, 5S and problem-solving activities (Project Charters, Challenge Zero)