Project Manager of Critical Parts (contract)

This role is responsible for managing the timely delivery of critical parts in a manufacturing facility, ensuring that all necessary parts for production are provided in alignment with the end client’s requirements. The position involves acting as the key liaison between suppliers and the manufacturing teams of the end client, as well as coordinating with internal departments to ensure the effective and efficient management of expedited critical parts.

This role is working onsite at the supplier(s) – you will be the key interface of communication, and your role will include:

Communicating with the end client via a daily review call between the supplier and end client to determine critical parts requirementsDevelop, implement, and continuously improve a robust part expediting process to ensure on-time delivery of critical parts
Monitor and manage the expediting process daily to ensure delivery deadlines are metWorking closely with manufacturing managers to understand production schedules and prioritise expedited parts within the production flowPartner and collaborate with supply chain departments and operational leadership teams to track parts availability, lead times, and shipping logistics to ensure they are integrated smoothly into the production workflowWork with suppliers, internal teams, and operational leadership to identify and solve potential delays or risks by implementing corrective actions to prevent further delivery failures and improve the overall expediting processMust be able to work onsite at the suppliers (UK or Mainland Europe)Must have experience in project/programme management of expediting critical parts within an engineering/manufacturing environmentExperience working under pressure and delivering clear and concise action plans

Must Haves / Non-Negotiables…What next?

Please provide a copy of your CV, along with the following information:

Relevant example(s) of your experience project managing critical parts within an engineering and manufacturing environmentWhen you are available to startHow flexible you are to work in the UK and Mainland Europe location

Once you have provided the above information (in addition to your CV) - you will be contacted for next steps.