Vehicle Line Manager

Body & Chassis

Solihull - Hybrid

Permanent

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

The Role:

• The individual will join a fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out projects that deliver the Company's visions and strategy.
• The Vehicle Line Managers will be close to all departments to bring the project concept to production.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
• Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and to the correct specification.
• You will manage a portfolio and resources to ensure client engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis.
• Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the project's progress, challenges, resolution and evaluation of the whole project.
• Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement
• Collation of data for drawing releases from appropriate systems.
• Chasing of drawing releases from the Engineering department.
• Collating lists of parts for inspection alongside Engineering/Quality.
• Analysing data and producing chase lists/progress reports etc.
• Budget creation alongside Team (Sub and Product Coordinator)
• Monitoring ISIR/PPAP status prior to production.
• Personal Specification

Personal Specification:

• Strategic and financial planning
• 4+ years' experience within a similar product/project role
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization with strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Fully competent on various packages: Microsoft, SAP Systems and other Project software
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies and commitment to improving internal practices
• Ability to travel overseas to support programme delivery

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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