Project Manager / Project Manageress

Join Our Team as a Project & Factory Transformation Lead

CompanyW Talent Engineering is proud to partner with a renowned manufacturer based in Nottinghamshire, currently undergoing a significant investment and operational transformation. This initiative includes the introduction of new machinery and equipment, along with enhancements to factory layout, production flow, and manufacturing infrastructure. To ensure the successful delivery of this transformative program, we are seeking an experienced Project & Factory Transformation Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Opportunity

The Project Lead will serve as the central point of ownership for the transformation program, coordinating machinery installations, factory layout changes, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. This hands-on, highly visible role offers genuine ownership of a major manufacturing transformation project, with responsibilities ranging from planning and installation to commissioning, implementation, and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of the 12-month machinery installation and factory transformation program.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of new machinery and production equipment installations.
• Manage changes to factory layout, equipment positioning, production flow, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, milestones, critical paths, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate machinery manufacturers, equipment suppliers, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage installation, commissioning, production trials, and final operational handover.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies early and drive appropriate solutions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for project-related issues.
• Minimize disruption to business-as-usual manufacturing and customer commitments throughout the program.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, HSE, Finance, and other operational functions.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain control against agreed budgets.
• Manage contractor and supplier performance, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, method statements, documentation, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Provide clear and concise project updates to senior leadership covering progress, risks, costs, and key decisions.
• Develop contingency plans where milestones or operational requirements are at risk.
• Identify opportunities to improve factory layout, workflow, manufacturing efficiency, and utilization of space.
• Support the effective embedding of new machinery and processes into the operation.
• Ensure appropriate knowledge transfer and complete a structured project handover at the end of the assignment.

About You

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing project professional who is comfortable taking genuine ownership and accountability for delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering projects involving capital investment, machinery installation, factory transformation, manufacturing relocation, or significant operational change.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering complex manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Experience overseeing the installation and commissioning of new machinery or production equipment.
• Strong understanding of factory layouts, manufacturing operations, and production flow.
• Experience managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational capability.
• Experience managing contractors, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to resolve project issues quickly.
• Commercial awareness, including responsibility for project budgets and expenditure.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from shop-floor teams and engineers to senior leadership.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the confidence to make decisions and drive delivery.

What's on Offer?

We offer a competitive salary for this fixed-term contract role. You will enjoy true ownership of this exciting project.

To join our team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.