Project Manager

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of our Belfast client who are currently seeking to recruit a full time permanent Project Manager for their Belfast plant. This is an all-Ireland role, and some travel will be required. The successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence. As a Project Manager in the production/manufacturing industry, your primary responsibility will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within our organisation on an all-island basis. You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and implementing process enhancements to optimise productivity, quality, and efficiency across our operations. You should have a minimum of 2 years operational project management experience. Functions of the role: Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and lead improvement projects to ensure their successful execution. Define project objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements in line with the site Improvement plan. Monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Process Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, work flows, and systems to identify areas for improvement. Conduct thorough analyses, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimisation. Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse relevant data to measure performance indicators, such as cycle time, yield, quality, and cost. Use statistical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of process variations and issues. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, methodologies, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute action plans, including process redesign, automation, standardisation, and waste reduction. Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance the understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles and methodologies among employees. Provide guidance and support to team members in implementing improvement projects. Change Management: Support organisational change efforts by effectively communicating the benefits, goals, and expected outcomes of improvement initiatives. Facilitate the adoption of new processes and practices through effective management of change. Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to track the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives. Regularly report on key performance indicators and present findings to management, providing insights and recommendations for further improvements. Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in continuous improvement methodologies. Participate in training programs, workshops, conferences, and professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills. Ad hoc duties as required by your manager. Necessary Qualifications & Experience 3rd level degree in Business, Management or Engineering. A minimum of 2 year's experience in operations / project management, industrial engineering, or a related field. Proven strong analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and analyse data using statistical tools and techniques. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile. Proven experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause analysis. Experience in implementing or run problem solving, performance control or value stream mapping. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Project management abilities, including planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Power-Bi or other tools/software. Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to keep pace with evolving industry practices. Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable. A full clean UK/EU driving licence is essential for this role. Benefits Competitive remuneration the successful candidate will enjoy pension benefits, free canteen, free parking, free company events, training and career opportunities. Salary will depend on experience - up to 40K per annum Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the link Skills: Project Management Utilities Operations Gas