Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Location: Smethwick

Salary circa £50,000+ | 33 days annual leave | Friday lunch-time finish

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Project Manager to oversee customer-driven projects in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, coordinating teams, and delivering against time, cost, and quality targets. With a strong order book and a stable long-term outlook, the business offers an environment where project delivery is valued, improvements are encouraged, and decisions are made locally.

Project Manager Overview:

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to production launch, working closely with sales, engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.

Project Manager responsibilities include:

Managing projects from customer enquiry and RFQ through to production launch
Coordinating feasibility reviews, quotations, and contract requirements
Controlling project plans, milestones, and key deliverables.
Managing suppliers, tooling activity, and external partners
Owning project budgets, costs, and commercial performance
Leading clear communication across internal teams and customers

Project Manager skills and experience:

Experience in a Project Manager or Project Engineer role within manufacturing
Understanding of RFQ processes, feasibility, and structured project delivery
Exposure to APQP / PPAP and customer-facing projects
Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisation and communication skills

What's on offer:

Salary circa £50,000+
33 days annual leave
Early finish on Fridays (lunch-time finish)
Stable, well-established manufacturing business
High-visibility role with access to senior leadership

If you're a Project Manager or Project Engineer looking for a role with clear ownership, strong benefits, and a healthy work-life balance, apply now via the link in this advert.

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