Mechanical Project Manager

Wigan and Bury

Up to 50,000 (Rising to 60,000 after sucsessful completion of development)

Are you a dynamic Mechanical or process engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology, safety, and efficiency?

Our client, a n international manufacturing company, is seeking an Mechanical Project Manager 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 Operations Vision for sustainable, year-on-year improvements in cost and yield.
• Operational Excellence: Utilise performance systems and Lean Manufacturing principles to optimise 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 or HND qualified in mechanical or process engineering
• Must have relevant hands on post graduate working experience in manufacturing
• Passionate, charismatic and a keen desire to be successful with reliable and professional approach

Pathway to Growth:

While prior team management experience is not a requirement, this role is ideal for an ambitious engineer eager to develop into a leadership role. We are seeking someone with the potential to grow into the company's next Engineering Manager for Projects. Over the next 12 to 24 months, you'll have the opportunity to develop into this position, with an expected salary increase to around 60,000 as you step into this elevated role.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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